(Safety Guidelines, ANSI employer responsibilities, continued)
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If the compactor will be loaded by an in-floor (pit)
conveyor, moving floor, or any surface at or below the level
of the floor on which employees walk, provide protection
for employees by limiting access within six feet (6’) of the
edge of a pit only to authorized employees, train employees
to know and avoid the hazards related to the loading area,
require that any other companies whose employees use the
pit provide evidence of equivalent training, limit access
with signs such as “RESTRICTED AREA: AUTHORIZED
EMPLOYEES ONLY”, and provide some kind of device to
prevent vehicles from rolling into the pit.
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Prevent the use of compactors that cycle automatically
unless the loading chamber is not accessible whenever the
compactor cycles.
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Provide guard railings at least 42” high and toeboards
around raised platforms or ramps to be used by employees
for loading.
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Use the manufacturer’s recommendations when shutting
down the compactor and locking out power (OSHA 29 CFR
1910.147, Appendix A recommends procedures for locking
out power).
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Provide a work area around the compactor that is
sufficient for safe maintenance and cleaning.
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Keep walking areas around the compactor clean and
unobstructed.
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Inspect safety devices, interlocks, switches, and guards to
be sure they are not disabled, bypassed, or inoperative,
and do not allow the compactor to be operated until all
safety devices operate as designed.
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Make sure that no compaction containers are used unless
they can withstand the maximum forces produced by the
compaction system.
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Make sure that only authorized employees 18 years or
older operate, inspect, or work on the compactor.
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