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Safe Cell Phone Use

The document discusses the safe use of cell phones on job sites, highlighting the dangers of distraction and inattention that can lead to property damage or personal injury. It provides guidelines to avoid distractions, such as not using phones while operating equipment and being aware of hazards like flammable liquids. The material serves as an informational resource and does not replace local regulations or expert consultation.

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Safe Cell Phone Use

The document discusses the safe use of cell phones on job sites, highlighting the dangers of distraction and inattention that can lead to property damage or personal injury. It provides guidelines to avoid distractions, such as not using phones while operating equipment and being aware of hazards like flammable liquids. The material serves as an informational resource and does not replace local regulations or expert consultation.

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Safe Use of

Cell Phones

Toolbox Talks are intended to facilitate health and safety


discussions on the job site. For additional Toolbox Talks, please
visit [Link]™.
Discussion Date:
TOPIC: Safe Use of Cell Phones
Employee Participants:
Dangers of Improper Cell Phone Usage

– Cell phone usage can cause inattention on the job site


– Co-workers can be distracted by others’ cell phone usage
– Inattention and distraction may result in property damage or
personal injury

Avoid Distractions

– Never use a cell phone while operating equipment


– Never use a cell phone to send or receive text messages while
operating equipment
– Store your cell phone in a location that will prevent its ring from
startling you or anyone in the area
– Let calls go straight to voicemail to be retrieved at a later time

Be Aware of Hazards

– Do not operate a cell phone near flammable liquid


– Turn off cell phones within 100 feet of any blasting area
– Know site-specific hazard areas associated with cell phone usage

The material in this document is provided for informational


purposes only and not as a comprehensive or exhaustive
resource on this topic. This material has been compiled from
a multitude of sources believed to be accurate; however,
Caterpillar Inc. assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or
currency of this information and encourages you to consult
experts in this area for more information. In no event does
the content of this document supersede any applicable
local, state, or federal statutes or regulations.

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CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow” and


the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be
used without permission. © 2009 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved

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