Hire and Rental Industry Association Ltd
Product Safety Assessment Sheet
PLANT INFORMATION
PSA Ref #: 00301
Model No: HD99SX
Plant Name: GROUND HOG 1MAN EARTH AUGER HD99SX
Manufacturer: Crommelins Machinery WA
Manufacturer's Website: www.crommelins.com.au
Web Link for Plant: www.crommelins.com.au.
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment:
Dust Mask
Foot
Hearing
Protective
Protection
and
Clothing
Eye Protection
RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Operator Competency: Plant Licence Not Required
Potential Hazard(s)
Risk Level
Control Measure(s)
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
if working outdoors.
Medium
• Wear sunscreen, hat, long sleeves and long
trousers.
Explosion or fire from fuel
vapours.
Medium
• Stop the engine before refuelling. Do not
refuel while hot. Avoid spillage of fuel when
refuelling. Ensure the fuel cap is properly
secured after refuelling. Carry out visual
inspection for fuel leaks and repair before
operation. Keep flammables away from the
engine. Do not smoke while operating,
servicing or refuelling this machine.
Coming into contact with hot
parts of the engine.
Medium/Low
• The muffler is fitted with a heat shield. Let
the engine cool down before attempting any
maintenance. Avoid contact with hot
components.
Inhaling exhaust or fuel fumes.
Medium/Low
• Only operate in a well ventilated area. Do not
operate in a confined space. Avoid breathing
petrol fumes. Avoid skin contact with petrol.
Hearing damage from excessive
noise.
Medium/Low
• Hearing protection with a rating of 20db must
be worn.
Inhalation or eye contact with
dust generated from digging in
the ground.
Low
• Wear an approved dust mask and eye
protection to avoid contact with any dust
generated during drilling.
Issue #: 24 • Issued Nov 11, 2008 • Printed Mar 6, 2009 • Copyright ©2009 HRIA Ltd.
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