Hugh Crane COMMANDO 1000 Range, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd
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COMMANDO ®
1000 Range BARROW UNIT
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Chemicals/hazardous substances (used to aid the cleaning operation)
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All chemicals used should be approved by the machine manufacturer, be suitable
for the task in hand, and subject to a detailed COSHH assessment which will
identify the hazards and necessary precautions.

Chemical injectors (where used) draw chemicals direct from their containers which
can be located at ground level adjacent to the machine. No pouring or dispensing of
chemical is thus required.

Following use of any chemical the machine should be flushed through with clean
water to remove any residues, directed to a safe location where no environmental
harm will be caused.
Ergonomic hazards
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All COMMANDO
®
equipment is manufactured either with wheels to ease handling or
for direct (skid) mounting on to a vehicle or tractor linkage.

Larger and heavier versions are trailer mounted to enable direct towing/positioning
by a tow vehicle.

Long lengths of hose can be heavy, therefore the minimum length to allow the task
to be carried out safely and effectively should be used. Hose reels are provided on
larger machines or by specific user request.

The need to lift drums containing cleaning chemicals is minimised by the provision of
chemical injector systems which allow chemical containers to be located at ground
level directly adjacent to the machine.

Users should assess each work situation to ensure that all ergonomic hazards have
been identified with appropriate precautions put in place, including the need for
suitably trained persons.
Other hazards associated with the work area or task

Units are mobile and can thus be used and located in many different environments
for a wide range of tasks.

Users are therefore reminded of the need to ensure that all tasks and locations are
risk assessed before activity commences to ensure that all significant hazards are
identified with appropriate precautions put in place.
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Such hazards/considerations may include for example (but not exhaustively):
o
Any chemicals use to improve the effectiveness of cleaning (COSHH
assessment required)
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Wet/slippery surfaces
o
Trip hazards from hoses, cables or rough surfaces
o
Moving vehicles
o
Working at height
– which requires specific assessment and safe provision as
per the Working at Height Regulations 2005.
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Inadequate lighting
o
Open manholes (if drain jetting)
o
Inclement weather