Grange 6m LDT, Operator'S Manual

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Grange Machinery Ltd.
Sproatley Grange
Hull
HU11 4PT M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711
E: rjones@grangemachinery.co.uk
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk Grange Machinery Ltd.
Sproatley Grange
Hull
HU11 4PT M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711
E: rjones@grangemachinery.co.uk
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk
TABLE 1.0: RISK ASSESSMENT: USE OF GRANGE 3M LDT
1.0: Activity 2.0: Hazard 3.0: Persons
who might be
harmed
4.0: Applicable
sections in this
manual
5.0: Residual risk
(responsibility of end-user)
6.0: Overall
risk rating
Lifting &
slinging of
3m LDT Cuts / bruises
Crush injuries Haulage
driver, other
persons in
immediate
area 5.0; 6.0; 7.0;
8.0; 15.0 Only use approved lifting
systems and slings / hooks.
Lift only from the specified lift
locations.
Contact Grange Machinery Ltd
for replacement components if
any damage occurs to lifting &
slinging eyes.
MEDIUM
Connecting up
to the tractor Cuts / bruises
crush and
entrapment. Operator and
by-standers 4.0; 5.0 8.0; 9.0;
10.0 Only trained and authorised
personnel to operate tractor
coupled to Grange 3m LDT.
Operators to read this manual
and understand content before
use of Grange 3m LDT.
Verify tractor front ballast
requirements.
LOW /
MEDIUM
Maintenance
schedules Cuts / bruises /
entrapment Operator 4.0; 8.0; 13.0;
14.0; 15.0 Use of compliant axle stands
systems for supporting Grange
3m LDT. Use of appropriate tools
and PPE. Adhere to maintenance
schedules.
MEDIUM
Use of
2nd stage
cultivation
/ seeding
equipment Cuts / bruises /
entrapment Operator 4.0; 5.0; 10.0;
11.0 Uses of compliant coupling pins
with securing lynch pins.
Set-up 2nd stage cultivation/
seeding equipment in
accordance with relevant
operators manual. Verify tractor
front ballast requirements.
LOW /
MEDIUM
Transportation
on the public
highway Road traffic
incident
with other
road users.
Collision with
pedestrians. Other road
users and
pedestrians 4.0; 9.0; 10.0;
11.0 Adhere to public highway
legislation and any specific
weight limit restrictions on
routes. Check all tractor and
machinery couplings are secure
& lighting / braking systems
functioning correctly.
MEDIUM
Setting up in
the field and
use for tillage
operations. Cuts / bruises /
entrapment Operator 4.0; 5.0; 12;0;
13.0; 14.0; 16.0 Operate Grange 3m LDT
and 2nd stage cultivation/
seeding equipment to suit soil
conditions. Apply safe working
practices for any maintenance
activities undertaken in the field.
LOW /
MEDIUM
The risk assessment summarised below in Table
1.0 demonstrates how the design specification of
the Grange 3m LDT when operated in accordance
with the guidance from this operators manual have
reduced the risk to operators and other persons
to an acceptable level. The risk assessment also
identifies what further control measures are
required by the end-user when operating the
Grange 3m LDT.
OVERALL RISK RATING – REF COLUMN 6.0
LOW
The operation and use of the Grange 3m LDT presents a low level of
risk.
MEDIUM
Please note; some hazards may occur during operation with the use
of the Grange 3m LDT which require the operator to demonstrate
caution. For example when the Grange 3m LDT is in a raised position
or during transport mode. Also take care when operating tractor
controls and undertaking linkage connections.
HIGH
Please note; extreme caution is required during all operational use
of the Grange 3m LDT.
3.1 Risk assessment for use of Grange 3m LDT across its
intended lifecycle