P. & I. Pascoe Limited

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1 P. & I. Pascoe Limited Significant Hazard Register and Safe Operating Procedures (SOP s) Diggers / Roller / Bulldozer / Loader July 2008

2 Significant Hazard Register & Safe Operating Procedures DIGGERS & TRANSPORTERS Digger Transporter Motor Vehicle Accident Driver skill Used beyond limits Carrying passengers APPLY COMMON SENSE Responsibility: Peter Pascoe decides competence to operate machinery. Jackie Julian checks licenses - online checking system WTR licences DANGER SPEED! DANGER STEEP SLOPES! PERSON PROTECTIVE Safety belt for each person in vehicle OPERATORS NEED TO KNOW: What the machine does How it works How to start & stop it Location & operation of controls Purpose of guards & safety devices Correct use & adjustment of guards Correct work methods to be used Limits of the machine Emergency procedures Keys secure when not in use. Separate vehicles & pedestrians where ever possible Only get on or off stationary vehicles Only employees WITH CURRENT DRIVER LICENSE Medically fit / not intoxicated Capable of doing task Don t overload Don t go too fast Ride in the cab NEVER RIDE ON THE DECK NEVER OVERLOAD NO passengers on or in machines when loading Care when reversing / blind corners / around children Secure digger well Page 1

3 Significant Hazard Register & Safe Operating Procedures DIGGERS CONT. Buried cables and pipes 1. Get reference maps 2. Mark out Service Locations 3. Hand dig to expose cables & pipes Trench collapse NO TRENCH TO BE WIDER THAN IT IS HIGH Overheating Current Warrant Fitness Faulty breaks Regular Servicing Failing hydraulics Work disruption Use of Hose Doctor Safe Operating Practice Hand Tools NB: BEFORE starting work, digger drivers need to know what they might find, and get assistance from the OWNER of the service. SERVICING: Serviced by: Frequency: Spades & shovels Picks & forks Ease in with gentle foot pressure Use with care to free lumps of stone Don t throw or spike into the ground Never into soft soil near buried services All practical steps need to be taken to stay safe & NOT to disrupt any services. This includes warning signs for drivers AND anyone else! Carrying passengers DANGER SPEED! DANGER STEEP SLOPES! Ear muffs unless in cab / steel cap boots / hat Page 2

4 Significant Registers and Safe Operating Procedures LOADER Loader Crush injury at steering centre pivot point Injury to pedestrians Collision other vehicles Hearing loss PERSONAL PROTECTIVE Hearing protection. Seat belt. Hat & sunglasses for glare. Work boots steel cap License: 1. Stand clear when in operation 2. Only experienced trained / licensed operators 3. Do NOT ride on steps or in the loader bucket No passengers EVER 4. Beware of public & pedestrians 5. Ensure traffic is diverted if near roads 6. Keep well maintained DO NOT: Stand in danger zone [centre] while machine is running Operate in hazardous conditions wet & slippery / steep slopes. Safe dismount Do NOT jump down. Page 3

5 Significant Registers and Safe Operating Procedures ROLLER / COMPACTOR & BULL DOZER Sheepsfoot roller Crush injury at steering centre pivot point Injury to pedestrians Roll on slopes / into trench Collision other vehicles Hearing loss if near other noisy vehicles PERSONAL PROTECTIVE Hearing protection. Seat belt. Hat & sunglasses for glare. Work boots steel cap License: R BULL DOZER Roll on slopes / into trench Injury to pedestrians Collision other vehicles Hearing loss if near other noisy vehicles PERSONAL PROTECTIVE Hearing and sunglasses for glare. License: T 1. Stand clear when in operation 2. Only licensed operators 3. No passengers 4. Beware of public & pedestrians 5. Ensure traffic is diverted if near roads 6. Keep well maintained DO NOT: Stand in danger zone [centre] while machine is running Operate in hazardous conditions wet & slippery / steep slopes. Stand clear when in operation Keep off the tracks when in motion Experienced / trained operators No passengers EVER Wear PPE as indicated Beware of public & pedestrians Beware of gas lines, power cables & water mains Beware of sewerage / water pipes Steel cap boots, hat, sun glasses, hearing protection as necessary. Page 4

6 Significant Registers and Safe Operating Procedures IMPLEMENTS Picture of CHAINSAW CHAIN SAWS APPLY COMMON SENSE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT KICK BACK: MOVING CHAIN HALTED OR PINCHED. lightning fast reverse reaction! Kicks guide bar up and back at operator! Loss of control & injury 1. Be aware = be prepared for kickback 2. Hold saw firmly / don t let go. 3. Avoid fence staples / cutting near wire 4. Maintain full throttle Do not cut above shoulder height CAN GET HELP E.G. CELL PHONE 1 ST AID AVAILABLE SAW Right size & power for the job. Stop button clearly marked Guards on / not damaged Sharp chain / proper tension / lubricated Chain break adjusted & working. PEOPLE Trained operators. Wearing suitable protective clothing Keep others at least 2 tree lengths away from where tree will fall. Not working alone SITE Overhead electric lines more than 2 tree lengths from any tree to be felled. Warning signs if working near roads / walk ways. Keep children well away Start saw 10 feet at least from fueling point Safety helmet Ear muffs grade 4, eye protection, close fitting clothing, Boots, Gloves [protective pad back of left hand], leg protection. Page 5

7 Hazard Significant Registers and Safe Operating Procedures ENVIRONMENT SUNSHINE BURNS Cataracts in later life! Deadly MALANOMA SKIN CANCERS in later life Plan on avoiding heat of the day if possible Work In shade if possible Always wear a hat DON T LET YOURSELF BURN SUNSHINE EXPOSURE TIME IS A METER HEALTH MONITORING [regular checks] Beware: over exposure to ears, nose, backs hands Hats, sunglasses, clothing best Sunscreen to a lesser degree ERGONOMIC INJURY Heavy Lifting: Ergonomic - Muscular Injury RISK INCREASES WHEN: Too heavy Awkward / bulky / resistant Lifting & twisting Lifting repetitively Reaching out Above your head No hand grips Slippery or uneven surfaces Needing help Poor posture TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR OWN BACK 1. Assess the Risk 2. Avoid the lift if possible [use vehicle / equipment] 3. Divide the lift 4. Plan the lift 5. Back straight 6. Bend knees 7. Load close to body 8. Good posture 9. Be fit NEVER LIFT ANYTHING TOO HEAVY OR AWKWARD Page 6