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5.
Establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections and maintenance. This shall
include keeping malfunction reports and records of inspections and maintenance work performed.
6.
Protecting the operator at the point of operation, in the case of stationary compactors having a
loading height of less than 42”.
7.
Ensuring that stationary compactors equipped with automatic cycling controls are used only in
locations where the charging chamber is not generally accessible while the compactor is cycling
automatically.
8.
Providing guard railings for dock rams in accordance with ANSI A12.1-1973. These shall be located
around the charging chamber opening if walk-on ramps are used to deposit refuse into the charging
chamber. Guard railings and toe boards shall be provided on the sides of walk-on ramps.
9.
Make certain that the person or company engaged in servicing the compactor system is qualified to
perform the work specified and understands and will adhere to all prevailing and related codes.
The employee shall be responsible for:
1.
Using all applicable safety features provided on the stationary compactor.
2.
Using stationary compactors only after being properly instructed and trained.
3.
Reporting any damage to or malfunction of the compactor by submitting a report.
4.
Ensuring that access doors, are closed and latched before operation may begin.
5.
Ensuring that the area of operation around the container is clean and clear of persons.
6.
The compaction Ram produces very large forces that may cause serious bodily injury or damage to
property. Keep the compactor room locked. Be sure that no unauthorized person has access to the
room and the equipment in it. Equip the door with a sign that warns unauthorized people to stay out.
7.
Establish a formal record retention policy related to such things as products specifications, designs,
drawings, inspection reports, service documents, suggestions, sales records, test reports, etc.
8.
The compactor room should be used only for those purposes directly related to compaction
operations and not to other activities such as service and other work performed for individual tenants
on non-compaction system related activities. The compaction system should not be used in any
manner or for any purpose not envisioned by the manufacturer.
9.
Warn anyone authorized for compaction system access that they are not to put any part of their
bodies (hands, arms, feet, etc.) into the compactor or hopper while power is on. When servicing the
unit make sure that the wall 30 amp switch is in the “Off” position and has a safety padlock.
The Emergency Stop pushbutton will also kill control power to the compactor. Use this as a secondary
safety when servicing the machine. The Emergency Stop will stop compactor motion, but it does not
