Hardi Mercury Covamax series, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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10 - Risk Assessment
10. 6
Other Hazards
Condition / Stability
RISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE
#
• Can anyone be injured or
suffer ill-health from
exposure
to:
A
• Chemicals •
Yes
- Due to spills or
equipment failure
• Personal protection
equipment must be
worn.
Inspect all hoses, guns,
fittings and clamps and
replace if worn. Follow
chemical manufacturers
label instructions
B
• Toxic gases or vapours •
Yes-
Incorrect chemical use •
Read chemical label to make
sure suitability.
Check with
chemical manufacturer
before mixing chemicals
C
• Fumes •
Yes
- Incorrect chemical use •
Read chemical label to make
sure suitability.
Check with
chemical manufacturer
before mixing chemicals
D
• Dust No
E
• Noise No
F
• Vibration No
G
• Radiation or Lasers No
H
• Other factors not
mentioned
No
RISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE
#
• Are there other hazard
sources such as:
A
• The condition of the plant: Is
it old?
What’s it’s service /
maintenance history? How
hard has the plant been
worked?
Has it been
constantly or rarely?
•
Yes
- poorly maintained
equipment increases risk
• Inspect & service as required
B
• The suitability of the plant
for its intended
purpose, ie:
is it being used for its
intended purpose? If not
what hazards
arise from its
unintended use?
•
Yes
– if the sprayer used for
purposes other than its
intended use eg., carrying
people, transport materials
etc
• Sprayer must be used only
for its intended purpose