Safety Orientation; General Safety - Meridian SEED EXPRESS Bulk Seed Tender Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express

2.1 SAFETY ORIENTATION

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Meridian
sure that everyone who will operate, maintain
or work around it, is familiar with the safety,
operating and 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
operating the tender.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
regular part of your safety program. Be certain
that everyone who will work with this equipment
follows these procedures.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Tender owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the machine.
Procedures must
thereafter, as per OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Administration) regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to understand all
safety and operating instructions in this
document, and to follow them.
• An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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2.2 GENERAL SAFETY

• Read and understand the Operator's
Manual and all safety decals before
operating, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the auger.
• Only trained competent persons shall operate
the tender. An untrained operator is not
qualified to operate the machine.
• 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.
• Do not allow riders.
• Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders
within hazard area around the machine.
• 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
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment.
Consult your doctor about operating this
machine while taking prescription medications.
• If the elderly are assisting with farm work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
• Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or
jewelry to be around equipment.
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Revised 01.2022