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Baler Operation
ANSI Guidelines
Responsibilities of the Owner / Employer
The employer / owner shall ensure that the vertical baler is properly maintained and meets all applicable regulatory standards
and shall be responsible for the following:
1. Ensuring that the installation of the equipment conforms with all local codes, ordinances, and manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
2. Providing instruction and training to employees on safe work methods, including procedures provided by the manufacturer,
before assigning them to operate, clean, service, maintain, modify, or repair the equipment. The owner / employer will main-
tain records as to the names of employees and the dates of training.
3. Monitoring the user’s / employee’s operation of the baler and taking appropriate action to ensure proper use of the equipment
including adherence to safe practices.
4. Repairing any mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns that affect the safe operation of the baler.
5. Establishing and following a program of periodic and regular inspections of the equipment to ensure that all parts, component
equipment, and safeguards are in safe operating condition, and adjusted, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommend-
ed procedures. This shall include keeping all malfunction reports and record inspections and maintenance work performed.
6. Using the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for the lockout/tagout of hazardous energy sources. (See OSHA 29 CFR
1910.147, Appendix A, for recommended lockout/tagout procedures.)
7. Providing for an adequate work area around the equipment for safe maintenance, servicing, and cleaning procedures (see
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303 for electrical equipment).
8. Keeping all surrounding walking areas and floors free from obstructions, and accumulations of waste matter, grease, oil, and
water.
9. Maintaining records or employee reports of malfunctions.
10. Specifically inspecting safety interlocks, switches, and other protective devices to ensure that these devices are not disabled
or bypassed, and not to permit the equipment to be operated unless these devices are fully functional. These inspections
shall be in accordance with item 5.
11. Ensuring that only authorized employees (18 years old or older) operate, inspect, or maintain the equipment.
Responsibilities of the Operator / Employee
The operators / employees who work on and around the vertical baler shall be responsible for the items listed below:
1. Using all applicable safety features provided on the equipment.
2. Using the equipment only after receiving instruction.
3. Reporting any damage to, or malfunction of, the equipment by submitting a report to the employer or responsible authority
when the damage or malfunction occurs.
4. Ensuring that all access doors and service opening covers are in place, secure, and/or locked before operations begin.
5. Ensuring that the area of operation around the baler is clear of all persons during all phases of the dumping operation prior to
energizing the dumping system.
6. Ensuring that all persons are clear of the equipment point of operation before actuating any compaction cycle controls or
dumping controls and shall be ready to stop the compaction cycle or dumping operation if necessary.
7. Ensuring that all persons are clear of the chamber door before the chamber door is opened or closed. The operator shall
warn all persons not to cross behind or under and open chamber door.
8. Using the equipment in accordance the manufacturer’s instructions, including ensuring the proper position of all locks, doors,
guards, etc.
9. Ensuring that no one disables or bypasses safety interlocks, switches, or other protective devices and that the equipment is
not operated unless these devices are fully functional.
10. Locking out the unit when: inspecting malfunctions, jams, or other problems arising from daily operations; servicing; or per-
forming maintenance (except maintenance testing). The affected employee shall identify the type and magnitude of energy
that the equipment uses, shall understand the hazards, and know the methods to control the energy.
11. Operating, inspecting, and maintaining the equipment only if 18 years old or older and after being properly instructed and
trained.
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