Hardi Mercury Covamax series, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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10 - Risk Assessment
10. 2
Crushing
RISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE
#
• Can anyone be crushed
due to:
A
• Material falling off the
plant
•
Yes
- If improperly secured
on sprayer
• Operator to make sure all parts
are
properly secured – visual
inspection required before start-
up
B
• Uncontrolled or
unexpected movement
of the plant •
Yes
- If improperly secured
when not in use
• Operator to make sure sprayer is
properly
secured, park brake is
applied, remove key, lock cabin
and isolate battery.
C
• Lack of capacity of plant
to be slowed, stopped
or immobilised •
Yes
– if improperly
maintained
•
Make sure that sprayer is properly
maintained and brake systems
are functioning properly prior to
use.
D
• Plant tipping or rolling
over •
Yes
– If
it is used on
excessively inclined slopes
and if improperly controlled
by the operator
• Use a low gear on steep inclines.
The sprayer may gather speed
during downhill turn
manoeuvres, so reduce speed
accordingly. Operator to make
sure the sprayer is operated at a
safe turning speed, taking into
consideration field conditions
and terrain.
•
E
• Parts of the plant
collapsing •
Yes
– If fasteners are not
tightened to specifications
• Periodic checking of all
fasteners (Bolts & Nuts etc)
F
• Coming in contact with
moving parts of the
plant
•
Yes
– If in contact with an
exposed shaft, wheels or
boom when in motion
• Operator to make sure
appropriate
guards are in place
and not allow anyone near the
boom or wheels when in
motion.
Never place fingers in
breakaway claws
•
Yes
– breakaway claws on
boom
G
• Thrown off or under the
plant •
Yes
– If standing on the
sprayer or ladder while it is in
motion
•
Do not allow passengers to ride
on the
sprayer, platform or
ladder when it is in motion.
H
• Being trapped between
the plant & materials of
fixed structure • YES –
If on or near the sprayer
while it is in operation .
• Operator should make sure no
one is in area when sprayer is
moving.
I
• Other factors not
mentioned
No