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5. Safety Assessment
The Ezi-MT has been designed to be as safe as possible without restricting the ease-of-use
and versatility of the machine.
Before the machine is used for the first time, a site-specific Hazard and Risk Assessment
should be carried out as per
§5.3 .
5.1 Safety features
The safety features of the Ezi-MT are as follows:
1. A geared, braked winch which requires operator input both to raise and lower the
cradle, and which immediately stops all movement as soon as the handle is released.
2. A sheet metal guard panel which physically prevents the operator from accessing
moving parts while using the machine.
3. A tipping action which keeps the weight of the bin within the machine footprint at all
times to ensure stability.
5.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The reasonably foreseeable misuse considered in the Ezi-MT design is as follows:
1. Use of the machine by untrained operators;
2. Failure to follow correct operating procedures;
3. Tipping bins that the cradle is not specifically designed to hold;
4. Use of the machine with a frayed strap, faulty or ineffective winch brake, or other
items worn, missing, or out of adjustment.
5.3 Hazard and Risk Assessment Guide
Most jurisdictions require machinery owners to conduct a Hazard and Risk Assessment for
their equipment, which considers all relevant factors such as the area it is used, the skill and
training of operators, the proximity of other persons, frequency of use, etc.
The following section is not a comprehensive site-specific Hazard and Risk Assessment, but an
assessment of the risk factors that are intrinsic to the Ezi-MT design. Blank template spaces are
provided for additional site-specific hazards.
The procedure for carrying out a Hazard and Risk Assessment is typically defined with
reference to ISO 12100:2010, issued by the International Standards Organisation. This
standard describes procedures for identifying hazards and estimating and evaluating risks
during relevant phases of a machine life cycle.
As with all powered lifting equipment, certain residual hazards may be present despite
any safety measures that can be implemented by the manufacturer and/or owner. It is