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6. Safety Assessment
The Microstacker has been designed to be as safe as possible without restricting the ease-of-
use and versatility of the machine.
Before the Microstacker is used for the first time, a site-specific Hazard and Risk
Assessment should be completed as set out in
§6.3 .
6.1 Safety features
The safety features of the standard Microstacker design are as follows:
1. A dual-hand control system, which prevents the operator from moving their hands
away from the control panel while using the machine.
2. A monomast design which provides a clear view of stacking operations while
preventing access to the lift ram and chain.
3. A prominent EMERGENCY STOP button to instantly disable the machine.
4. A lifting action which maintains the mass of the bin within the machine footprint.
5. A pressure-compensating lowering valve, which automatically regulates the lowering
speed regardless of the weight of the bin.
6. Covers to prevent unauthorised personnel from accessing internal electrical and
hydraulic components.
6.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The reasonably foreseeable misuse considered in the design of the Microstacker is as follows:
1. Attempts to use the machine by untrained operators;
2. Attempts to lift bins that the arms are not specifically designed to hold;
3. Attempts to bypass the two-hand controls, emergency stop or other safety systems;
4. Attempts to clean the machine without following proper procedures.
5. Service or repairs carried out by unqualified personnel
6.3 ISO12100 Hazard and Risk Assessment Guide
In most jurisdictions, health and safety legislation requires machinery owners to assess the
safety of their machinery
in the actual conditions of use, considering all relevant factors such
as the area the machine is to be used, the training of operators, the proximity of other
persons, frequency of use, etc.
The following section uses the ISO12100:2010 risk assessment model to assist Microstacker
owners in carrying out this process. Hazards intrinsic to the Microstacker are pre-filled, while
blank spaces are provided for assessing site-specific hazards.