REV JUNE 2020
Rapid Spray Water Cartage Tank Operators Handbook
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PRODUCT RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK
HAZARDS
RISK
CONTROL MEASURES
Ensure tank mounted
correct on vehicle. Do not
overload vehicle. Partially
fill tank with water and
test the tank or pumping
system if necessary
before use.
Load not secured;
overload vehicle;
manual handling;
slips, trips or falls;
fingers jammed;
overhead power-
lines - electricity
leaks; tanks is a
confined space.
Med
Read / follow decals on tank; follow safe
manual handling techniques; don’t lift
on your own if > 20kg, bend knees and
keep back straight; keep fingers clear;
keep tank is at least 8m away from
overhead powerlines; keep water away
from electrical sources; make sure tank
mounted securely - mounting to comply
with all relevant codes of practice and
transport authority requirements; don’t
exceed vehicle load limit; follow state
legislation & AS 2865:2001 Confined
Spaces; chassis mount frame to be
designed by licensed truck body engineer
if used on public roads.
Check weather and
ground conditions for
stability.
Manual
handling; ground
instability.
Low
Follow safe manual handling techniques
as above; drive cautiously to suit ground
and weather conditions.
Fill tank with water /
other liquid using a
pump, hydrant, hose or
similar apparatus.
Manual handling;
slips, trips or
falls; ground
instability;
weather
conditions; falling
from height; use
of chemicals
Med
As above; ensure fall prevention strategy
exists if on the tank whilst on the back of
a vehicle filling the tank; work platform or
hand rails in place; person secured with
safety line or harness fall arrest system in
place; follow MSDS
Check the transport
vehicle is safe before use
i.e. where applicable:
wheel nuts, tyre pressure
and condition, bearings,
tow hitch, up to date
servicing etc.; driving and
using water tank from a
vehicle; take into account
the sway of the water in
the tank when driving.
As above; loss of
load; work in heat
& cold; noise;
exceed load limit
of vehicle; strap
breakage; hose
entanglement;
exhaust fumes;
terrain & slopes.
High
As above; wear clothes to suit heat & cold,
wear hearing protection if pump noise
> 85dBa; follow the manufacturer’s safe
operation instructions for the vehicle and
the pump / spray unit; don’t overload
- water weighs 1kg : 1L; secure load to
vehicle; keep hose attachments tidy.
Rapid Spray recommended s the use of
the Ball Baffle system to control liquid
surge.
Clean up, maintenance
and storage
As above where
applicable
Low
As above; store tank in a dry, well
ventilated area.
