Risk Assessment - Sumo Subsoiler Operator's Manual And Parts List

Model: Mounted Subsoiler
Year: 2012
Purpose of machine: Primarily designed to alleviate compaction and improve soil structure in an agricultural environment.
Description of machine: A three-point-linkage mounted farm implement consisting of 2 major elements.
1. A bank of staggered subsoiler legs.
2. A rigid packer roller
All of the above is arranged in a heavy duty fabricated steel framework.
The Machine is designed to couple to a suitably powered tractor.
Hazard identified in using machine
Machine collision while in transport.
Trapped fingers during leg depth
position change.
Risk of crushing:
- When coupling a tractor to the
Sumo implement.
- When changing points.
Falling from machine

3.4 RISK ASSESSMENT

Who might be harmed Risk evaluation/level 1-5
Operator, members of the
public
Operator
Operator
Operator
Precautions in place
- Tail lights, reflectors.
1 - low Warnings, maintenance stands
- Warnings, maintenance stands
Most alterations and
maintenance do not require the
operator the climb on the
- machine
th
Date assessment written: 16 February 2012
Assessor: R. A. Hight
Notes: Ensure the
operator manual is
read and fully
understood.
Further action required
Take care when using in both field and
road situations. Maintain good visibility
at all times.
Observe warning signs, maintain safe
distance from moving parts, wear
gloves. Ensure both of the stands are
down. Clear excess soil (weight) from
points before attempting to adjust legs.
Take extreme care when working on
legs, changing depth, replacing points
etc, make sure stands are down and the
machine is on a suitable firm piece of
land. Ensure tractor hydraulics are in
good working order. Ensure tractor is
safely positioned and the parking brake
is engaged when coupling up to the
Sumo implement.
Lower the machine to the floor to allow
access for greasing discs, checking
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