KP03 Mini Apartment Compactor
SAFETY
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™
Compactors, a product of McLaughlin Family Companies
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PROCEDURES FOR WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
The owner/employer shall have a written procedure for work in confined spaces meeting the criteria of OSHA
regulation 1910.146. The procedure shall utilize the LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedure previously provided.
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY
High voltage electricity can be dangerous because of many variables. Precautions must be taken against the risk
of death or injury. When any kind of electrical work is being undertaken, it is vital that a risk assessment
encompassing all electrical hazards be taken. Energized electrical work shall only be performed by or under the
direct supervision of a QUALIFIED PERSON.
Guidance for electrical safety comes from several standards:
• General Industry Safety Standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910)
• Standard for Electrical safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
• IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations (IEEE 1584)
OSHA 1910 Subpart “S” (1910.301 to 1910.399) specifies Electrical Safety-related work practices. The latest
edition of NFPA 70E is also being used as a guideline for enforcing OSHA electrical safety rules.
DEFINITIONS
OSHA 1910.399 specifically defines a QUALIFIED PERSON as “One who has received training in and has
demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and
the hazards involved.”
The NFPA 70E
®
2012 “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
®
” definition for a QUALIFIED PERSON is
almost identical.
Before entering or climbing on compactor to perform any work, read and
follow OSHA regulations concerning entry and working in “CONFINED
SPACE” OSHA 1910.146 and “LOCKOUT/TAGOUT” OSHA 1940.147.
Follow OSHA regulations while performing any work to the compactor.
Follow all safety instructions in your K-PAC
™
manual.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death.
All electrical work when installing and servicing must be
performed by a QUALIFIED PERSON.
QUALIFIED PERSON is one who has received training in and has
demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of
electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.
