Grain Bin Safety Contd; Grain Bin Entry Safety; Roof Entry; Lock-Out Tag-Out Safety - Norwood The Grain Handler 8 Operator's Manual

Grain Bin Safety Contd.

Grain Bin Entry Safety

The information in this section applies to entry through any
access point.
Always try to work and solve problems without entering a bin.
WARNING
If you must enter the bin, follow the safety information below
to safely enter through the roof, door or any access point:
• Stop the unloading process if the bin is being unload-
ed and lockout/tagout power before entering the bin,
refer to Lockout/Tagout Safety.
Safety" on page 2-7)
• Always wear a dust-filtering respirator when entering the
bin. Grain dust and spores when inhaled into the lungs
can cause severe reactions leading to hospitalization in
some cases. Persistent exposure may cause "farmer's
lung," which can eventually be fatal.
• Before working inside the bin, ventilate the area by
opening the vent or by other equivalent means to force
air into the bin to prevent oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
Inadequate oxygen is very harmful to your health and
can cause death. Exposure to carbon dioxide can
cause drowsiness, headache and even death due to
suffocation. Test the atmosphere. If the carbon dioxide
hazard cannot be reduced or eliminated or you cannot
test the atmosphere, use correctly fitted and appropriate
respirator.
• Never walk on grain to make it flow.
FAILURE TO HEED THE WARNINGS ABOVE AND ENTER
THE GRAIN BIN MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
(See"Lock-Out Tag-Out
2-7

Roof Entry

The information in this section applies to entry through the
bin roof only.
• Never enter a bin from the roof if you don't know its
unloading history. Bridges of stored material can form
above a void space below, causing potential for entrap-
ment.
• Have body harness tethered to a lifeline controlled by
two others outside the bin. One worker should be able
to see inside worker through the inspection hatch. If
there is an accident, one worker can focus on the victim
while the other goes/calls for help.

Lock-Out Tag-Out Safety

Before you start servicing the machine:
Disconnect and lockout power supply, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, repairing or unplugging any
area of the machine
Attach a "Do Not Operate" warning tag to the machine in an
area that will be visible.
1. Establish a formal Lock-Out Tag-Out program for your
operation.
2. Train all operators and service personnel before allowing
them to work around the area.
3. Provide tags on the machine and a sign-up sheet to record
tag out details.

Non-Permissible Use

Working on an uncleaned and non-maintained machine
poses unnecessary danger and is therefore forbidden.
Pay attention to the following applications for which the
machine is not suitable:
Machine usage to move non-agricultural grains.
Machine usage to move gravel or large rocks.
CAUTION