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Owner's Manual: Corrugated Hopper Combos
2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION
YOU are responsible for the SAFE usage and
maintenance of your Meridian® Corrugated
Hopper Combo. Be sure that everyone who will
maintain or work around it, is familiar with the
safety, maintenance procedures.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day. It will alert you to all the safe
practices that should be adhered to while using
the bin.
It has been said, "The best safety feature is an
informed, careful worker" Good safety practices
not only protect you but also the people around
you. Make these practices a dynamic part of
your workday.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Bin owners must give instructions to employees
before allowing them to use the bin.
Procedures
must
thereafter, as per OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Administration) regulation 1928.57.
• Develop a comprehensive safety program for
your work area.
• The most important safety device is a SAFE
worker. It is their responsibility to understand
all safety and usage instructions in this
document, and to follow them.
• An untrained worker exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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be
reviewed
annually
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY
• Read and understand the owner's
manual and all safety decals before
using or maintaining the bin.
• Only trained, competent persons shall use the
bin. An untrained person is not qualified to use
it and operate its auxiliary equipment.
• Have a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise.
• Provide a fire extinguisher for use
in case of an accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
• Use this bin for its intended purpose only.
• This bin is not intended for use by children.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
This list may include but is not limited to:
- Hard hat
- Protective shoes with
slip resistant soles
- Eye protection
- Work gloves
- Hearing protection
- Respirator or
filter mask
- Hi-Visibility safety vest
• Stay
away
from
Electrocution can occur without
direct contact.
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment.
Consult your doctor about operating machine
while taking prescription medications.
• If the elderly are assisting with farm work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
power
lines.
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