(Safety Guidelines, ANSI employer responsibilities, continued)
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Monitor the employees who operate the compactor and
take whatever action is necessary to be sure they are using
it correctly and following safe practices.
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Repair any malfunctions that affect safe operation of the
compactor before allowing anyone to operate it.
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Establish and follow a regular inspection program to be
sure that all aspects of the compactor are in safe operating
condition and adjusted properly. Keep records of all
inspections, malfunctions, and repairs.
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Use the manufacturer’s recommendations when shutting
down the compactor and locking out power (OSHA 29 CFR
1910.147, Appendix A recommends procedures for locking
out power).
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Provide a work area around the compactor that is
sufficient for safe maintenance and cleaning.
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Keep walking areas around the compactor clean and
unobstructed.
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Inspect safety devices, interlocks, switches, and guards to
be sure they are not disabled, bypassed, or inoperative,
and do not allow the compactor to be operated until all
safety devices operate as designed.
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Make sure that no compaction containers are used unless
they can withstand the maximum forces produced by the
compaction system.
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Make sure that only authorized employees 18 years or
older operate, inspect, or work on the compactor.
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