Rapid Spray FieldLink Operators Handbook
Rapid Spray Equipment by Rapid Spray
REV OCT 2019
3
PRODUCT RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK
HAZARDS
RISK CONTROL MEASURES
1.
Partially fill the
tank with water,
connect the PTO
shaft - DO NOT
exceed RPM for
the PTO and test
the spray unit.
Reaching & handling;
slips, trips or falls; fingers
jammed; pressure blow;
electrocution; PTO shaft
entanglement. NOTE: PTO
and machine must match;
can’t be opened when
operating or the shield is
not safely in place.
Med
Concentrate on task; follow safe manual
handling techniques; don’t lift > 20kg
if on your own, bend knees and keep
back straight; keep fingers clear; no
loose clothing; follow PTO & machine
safe operation steps; ensure guard on
PTO shaft before use; keep unit at least
8m away from overhead powerlines;
fire extinguisher nearby; follow warning
stickers on tanks; check hoses; keep
substances away from electrical sources.
2.
Check weather
and select the
appropriate PPE to
suit the chemicals
to be used.
Manual handling; slips,
trips and falls.
Low
Put on PPE as per the chemical
requirements in the Material Safety Data
Sheet - coveralls, gloves, safety, footwear,
glasses and respirator; follow safe manual
handling procedures: as above.
3.
Mix chemicals
and fill spray tank
units.
As above; spray drift,
chemical spillage,
emission of vapours or
flammability; weather;
untrained visitors.
Med
As above; user trained in the state’s
chemical mixing and administration
course e.g. Chem Cert; follow the relevant
Environment Protection Authority
requirements, fire extinguisher present;
keep visitors away from the job unless
wearing full PPE.
4.
Use spray unit.
DO NOT exceed
the RPM for the
PTO.
As above; loss of load;
work in heat and cold;
noise; exceed load limit
of vehicle; hose and PTO
shaft entanglement on
terrain and slopes; run
over by unit when in use.
High
As above; wear clothes to suit heat &
cold; wear hearing protection if pump
noise > 85 dBa; follow manufacturer’s
safe operation instructions for
the vehicle and the spray unit; don’t
overload-water weighs 1kg per 1 litre;
secure load to vehicle; hose tidy; brakes
on when vehicle stopped.
5.
Clean up,
maintenance and
storage.
As above; PTO greasing;
fresh water tank use.
Low
As above; continue to wear PPE for clean
up, store tank in a dry, well ventilated
area.
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