5.3.2
Identified Hazards
The following hazards have been identified that are intrinsic to the Eurover design. For each
hazard a full Risk Evaluation has been completed and control measures described.
Blank template spaces are also provided to identify, assess, and describe control measures
for application-specific hazards.
Entanglement or amputation of fingers or limbs in moving parts
Operator
LO:
1
FE:
4
DPH:
2
NP:
1
Risk
Factor:
8
Operation of the Eurover requires the operator to stand on the opposing
side of the machine from the lifting mechanism.
Other
persons
LO:
1
FE:
2.5 DPH:
2
NP:
1
Risk
Factor:
5
The operator has a good view of the cradle while lifting and lowering, and
can simply stop all movement by releasing the control button if any other
persons approach the cradle while moving.
Control
measures
Operators are responsible to obey all warning signs and instructions
regarding keeping himself and others clear of all moving parts.
The Eurover has a slow 0.12m/s operation speed, minimising the
entanglement risk to personnel.
Comments
The Eurover is designed so trapping hazards are minimized.
Crushing due to unauthorized rapid descent of cradle
Operator
LO:
0.5
FE:
4
DPH:
2
NP:
1
Risk
Factor:
4
There is nothing to stop an operator or other person moving under the
cradle while it is inverted. A failsafe lock system prevents the cradle from
descending even in the event of a mechanical failure. Significant safety
margins ensure that the probability of failure of any steel, hydraulic, or
control parts failing is very low.
Other
persons
LO:
0.5
FE:
2.5 DPH:
2
NP:
1
Risk
Factor:
2.5
As above.
Control
measures
Operators are responsible to obey warning signs and instructions regarding
keeping themselves and others away from the area beneath the cradle.
The machine must be regularly inspected, and any faults promptly repaired.
Comments
In regular operation the gearbox restrains the maximum travel speed of the
cradle to approximately 0.12m/s.
Operator or others being hit by falling or flying debris
Operator
LO:
1
FE:
4
DPH:
0.5 NP:
1
Risk
Factor:
2
Operation of the Eurover requires the operator to stand on the opposing
side of the machine from the lifting mechanism, where they are partially
shielded by the mast. There is some additional risk if tipping into poorly
designed chutes or receptacles.
Other
persons
LO:
1
FE:
4
DPH:
0.5 NP:
1
Risk
Factor:
2
Some risk if tipping into poorly designed chutes or receptacles.
Control
measures
Operators are responsible to obey all warning signs and instructions
regarding keeping himself and others away from the machine while in use.
Appropriate PPE should always be worn when operating the Eurover.
Comments
