Aussie Pumps MINE BOSS SCUD 351, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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WORK SMART … STAY SAFE | Aussie Scud, Ultra A & Predator A … Operator ’ s Instruction Manual
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Aussie Pumps
Mar 2021
Hazard Risk
Risk
Rating
Controls
Entanglement with hose
(tripping, falling) Personal injury of the
operator or bystanders 13
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Warning stickers
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hose reel option
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Ensure firm footing before operating machine
Injury from high
pressure water Personal injury of the
operator or bystanders 13
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Warning notice on blaster
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Wear eye protection & PPE
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Use high pressure resistant gloves
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Always point spray jet at area to be cleaned
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Use barriers to keep bystanders away from work area
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Stop jetting if persons enter working area
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Never leave machine unattended
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Never point hose at any person or animal
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Never put your hand over the spray nozzle when operating
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Stop operating if a malfunction occurs
Suffocation Fatality is the risk 18
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Do not operate engine without suitable ventilation
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Operator training in working in confined spaces
Ergonomic lifting or
movement on site, Personal injury 18
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Operator ’ s Manual
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Staff training
High temperature (from
engine muffler and
other components) Burns to operator 11
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Warning sticker on machine
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Keep clear of hot engine parts
Battery exploding if not
charged correctly Acid burns 14
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Warning sticker on battery
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Wear eye & face protection when working near battery
Fire or explosion Serious injury, burns 18
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Do not operate in explosive atmosphere
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Turn off engine & allow engine to cool before refuelling
Unsecured machine,
moves unattended Cause of accidents and/
or injury 8
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Use of chocks behind wheels or ute mounting kit
Noise Hearing damage 11
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Use of ear protection
Dislodged particles in
atmosphere Sight damage 20
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Never clean asbestos with high pressure water
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Use of eye protection
Slipping on wet surface Personal injury 17
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Use of proper footwear
Contact with chemical
cleaners used to clean
surfaces Skin contact could result
in burns, skin irritation
etc. Fumes from some
chemicals may lead to
respiratory problems 22
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Chemical cleaners to only be used as a last resort when other
methods have failed.
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Areas to be kept well ventilated.
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Staff to follow manufacturers ’ instructions at all times for use,
storage & disposal.
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Staff to wear the appropriate PPE
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Respiratory protection when required
Risks associated with operating a high pressure cleaner … for use in daily SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT
AUSSIE HIGH PRESSURE BLASTER RISK ASSESSMENT