Heavy Equipment Operator Case Study

Use complete sentences throughout the assignment and table. Provide comprehensive explanations with a minimum of 4 sentences for each rationale section. The table cells will expand as you type. Be sure to proofread and edit carefully for correct grammar and spelling.

Chosen vocational field/name of job

Heavy Equipment Operator. There are many different types of equipment you can operate. Earth movers and cranes. I have only operated earth movers.

Identify the potential problem

When operating Heavy equipment you need to protect yourself from the weather. The cold and the heat. If you’re not careful you can even die from the exposure. With the cold you can freeze and in the heat you can get heat stroke from not drinking enough water.

Include at least 4 sentences of how this problem connects to the theme of the story The Devil and Tom Walker or To Build a Fire In “To build a Fire” the character is exposed to

World, Equipment. (2012) Education and Training. The 21 best practices for winter equipment operation. Retrieved February 6th, 2018, from https://www.equipmentworld.com/the-21-best-practices-for-winter-equipment-operation/

Rationale for Solution 1 The heater will keep you warm and safe from the exposure of the cold. The defrosters will keep the equipment running properly. With the defrosters it also keeps the windows clear so you have a clear line of sight of what you are doing. Depending on the task you have been assigned.

Solution 2 Dress Appropriately. Dress warm, when working outside. Don’t touch metal with bare hands. Make sure to wear gloves to protect your hands.

Busick, J. (2017) Construction. Winter Safety Operating Tips for Heavy Equipment Operators. Retrieved February 6th, 2018, from http://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2017/01/winter-safety-operating-tips-heavy-equipment-operators/

Rationale for Solution