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H)
Never drag the Kibble horizontally along the ground.
I)
The Operator shall keep hands and feet clear of controls other than controls in use.
J)
Ensure safety features are provided, visible and working effectively.
5.3
Risk Control Measures – General Operations
A)
The Concrete Kibble shall normally be operated and have its movements directed by a
competent person with a ‘WorkSafe’ Dogging or Rigging Certificate.
B)
Gain assurance from a responsible person that the Kibble and/or load may be handled
safely and that person has provided all information necessary to ensure that risks are
eliminated or controlled.
C)
While lifting in an area subject to passing traffic, barriers or warning signs shall be
used to prevent any interference.
D)
The Operator shall check the Kibble is securely attached, refer Section (3).
E)
The Operator to ensure the Kibble Discharge Gate has been securely shut before
pouring any material into the Kibble, or transporting or lifting the Kibble.
F)
The Operator to ensure the Kibble Chute has been secured in its storage/upright
position by the anchor chains prior to transport or lifting of the Kibble.
G)
The Kibble Operator to ensure the Kibble and/or Kibble Chute has been positioned
directly over the dumping site prior to opening the Discharge Gate – flow control is
achieved by the amount the Discharge Gate has been opened.
H)
The Kibble Operator
MUST be made aware
of the need to release the concrete
gradually from the Kibble to prevent the formwork from being overloaded and risk
structural damage.
I)
The Kibble Operator
MUST
be made aware
that the sudden release of concrete from
the Kibble may make the Crane boom whip upwards causing the Kibble to bounce
dangerously.
J)
The Concrete Kibble is not designed or certified to convey Personnel.
The
Operator to ensure that
NO PERSONNEL rides on or in the Kibble at any time
.
K)
The Operator shall stay with the Crane/Industrial Truck controls at all times.
L)
The Operator shall keep clear of overhead obstructions and in particular
MAINTAIN RELEVENT CLEARANCE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
M)
Before any load is hoisted, the Operator shall lift the Kibble unladen to the required
working height to confirm that all systems are functioning correctly.
N)
The Kibble Operator to ensure the unit is thoroughly cleaned after completion of
operational use.
O)
Ensure there has been no unauthorised interference or alteration to the equipment that
may cause risk.
P)
Ensure regular maintenance, testing and inspections are carried out and recorded in
accordance with the relevant Crane and/or Industrial Truck Manuals and these
instructions (refer Section 7), and corrective action initiated where applicable.
Q)
Ensure the instructions of East West Engineering are followed.
R)
If any of the equipment becomes unsafe, stop all usage until the risk is eliminated or
controlled
WARNING
: Failure to observe the above
Risk
Control Measures
and those outlined in
Appendix A
could result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
