6.3.2
Identified Hazards
The following hazards have been identified that are intrinsic to the Microstacker design. For
each hazard a full Risk Evaluation has been completed and control measures described.
Blank template spaces are provided at the end for machinery owners to identify, assess
and control additional site-specific hazards.
Entanglement or amputation of fingers or limbs in moving parts
Operator
LO:
0.5
FE:
4
DPH:
1
NP:
1
Risk Factor:
2
Operation of the Microstacker requires the operator to have both hands on
the control buttons. The operator cannot easily reach moving parts while lifting
or lowering the bin carriage.
Other
persons
LO:
1
FE:
4
DPH:
1
NP:
1
Risk Factor:
4
The operator has a good view of the carriage while lifting and lowering and
can simply stop all movement by removing either hand from the control
button if any other persons approach the carriage while moving.
Control
measures
Operators are responsible to obey warning signs fitted to the machine and
instructions, regarding keeping himself and others clear of all moving parts.
Comments
The Microstacker is carefully designed so that trapping hazards are minimized.
Both hands are required to operate the machine.
Crushing due to unauthorized rapid descent of carriage
Operator
LO:
0.5
FE:
4
DPH:
2
NP:
1
Risk Factor:
4
The operator is protected from the carriage by the frame and guarding during
operation. There is nothing to stop an operator or other person moving under
the carriage while it is elevated. Significant safety margins ensure that the
probability of failure of any steel, hydraulic, or control parts failing is low.
Other
persons
LO:
0.5
FE:
4
DPH:
2
NP:
1
Risk Factor:
4
As above.
Control
measures
Operators are required to obey warning signs fitted to the machine regarding
keeping himself and others away from the area under the carriage when
raised.
The machine must be regularly maintained, and all faults repaired promptly.
Comments
A hydraulic flow-control valve limits the lowering speed in normal operation.
Operator or others being hit by falling or flying debris
Operator
LO:
1
FE:
4
DPH:
0.5 NP:
1
Risk Factor:
2
The operator is protected from the operating area by the frame and guarding
during operation. The Microstacker is not required to invert or tilt bins, so the
likelihood of any material falling is low.
Other
persons
LO:
1
FE:
4
DPH:
0.5 NP:
1
Risk Factor:
2
As above.
Control
measures
Operators are required to obey all instructions and warning signs regarding
keeping themselves and others away from the machine while in use.
Operators must not attempt to lift non-standard bins, or any type of bin which
the Microstacker was not specifically designed to handle.
Comments
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