Product HandBook
AquaTrans
™
& AquaMove
™
1800 816 277
www.tti.com.au
10
Task
Hazard
Risk
Control Measure/Mitigation
Ensure tank is
mounted correctly
on vehicle and do not
overload vehicle.
Partially fill the tank
with water & test
the tank or pumping
system, if necessary,
before use
Load not secured;
overloaded vehicle;
manual handling; slips,
trips or falls; fingers
jammed; overhead
powerlines - electricity;
leaks; tank in a confined
space
Medium
Read/follow decals on the tank
•
Follow safe manual handling techniques;
•
Don’t lift on your own if > 20kg, bend
knees & keep back straight;
•
Keep fingers clear
•
Keep tank at least 8m away from
overhead powerlines
•
Keep water away from electrical sources
•
Make sure tank mounted securely to
comply with relevant codes of practice
and transport authority requirements;
•
Don’t exceed vehicle load limit; follow
state legislation & AS 2865: 2001
confined space
•
Chassis mount frame to be designed by
licensed Truck Body Engineer if used on
public roads
Check weather and
ground conditions for
stability
Manual handling;
ground instability
Low
•
Follow safe manual handling techniques
as above.
•
Drive cautiously to suit ground and
weather conditions.
Fill the tank with water/
other fluids using a
pump, hydrant, hose or
similar apparatus
Manual handling; slips,
trips or falls; ground
instability; weather
conditions; falling from
height; use of chemicals
Medium
As above 1 & 2;
•
Ensure fall prevention strategy exists if on
the tank;
•
Whilst on the back of a vehicle filling the
tank - work platform or handrails in place
&/or the person filling the tank is secured
with a safety line or harness fall arrest
system in place. Follow MSDS.
Check that transport
vehicle is safe before
use, i.e. where
applicable: wheel nuts,
tyre pressure and
condition, bearings,
tow hitch, have been
serviced, etc. Driving
and using the water
tank from a vehicle -
take into account the
sway of water in the
tank when driving.
As above; loss of
load; heat & cold;
noise; exceed load
limit of vehicle; hose
entanglement; exhaust
fumes; terrain & slopes
High
As above;
•
Wear clothes to suit heat & cold;
•
Wear hearing protection if noise >85 dBa;
•
Follow the manufacturer’s safe operation
instruction for the vehicle and pump/spray
unit;
•
Don’t overload - water weighs 1kg for every
1 litre;
•
Secure unit to vehicle;
•
Keep hose attachments tidy;
•
TTi recommends LiquidLocker Baffle
System to control liquid surge.
Clean up, maintenance
& storage
As above
Low
⦁As above;
⦁Store unit in a dry, well ventilated area
Risk Assessment
