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2.5 - Danger Area & Danger Points
The area immediately surrounding the implement and tractor is hazardous to personnel. Whilst
within this zone all personnel should pay attention to the machine status and if parts can move,
failure to pay adequate attention can result in serious injury or even death. The operator must
therefore ensure no personnel are in this zone prior to machine movements or component
actuation (Such as unfolding the wings) Components of the machine can actuate unexpectedly
impacting personnel causing serious injuries especially if unsighted by the operator. Lifted loads
and components should be lowered to the ground to reduce the risk of injury and hydraulically
lifted components can slowly lower over time causing crushing injuries. It is therefore highly
recommended if any work is being carried out the tractor is prevented from restarting even for
short term inspections, or if personnel are in the danger area they are advised to move, and the
operator ceases work until this is the case. If carrying out maintenance and service work under
actuated or lifted components, please see section 2.12 in relation to the measures that must be
undertaken to ensure safety.
Warning stickers are fitted in key areas to highlight dangers applicable in this area. Some
components such as hydraulic or pneumatic systems can store residual energy even if the tractor
is isolated from restarting. Therefore, information regarding the removal of the residual energy is
detailed in the systems or components relevant chapter.
Please note however Hydraulic accumulators such as those utilised on the hydraulic braking
system will always have some residual energy stored within see section 2.9.6 in relation to these
components. Some components and systems such as the distribution fan are fitted with a guard
to reduce the likelihood of injuries. Such guards should always be fitted whilst the implement is in
operation and should only be removed when all components have come to rest, and the machine is
secured against unexpected start up.
2.6 - Personnel Training
Misuse of the machine can cause accidents with severe injuries, property damage or fatalities as
outcomes. Consequentially only personnel trained and instructed on this implement may work on
or with it. This training must occur under the instruction of an experienced operator.
Loading/Transport
Inital Operations/Set up
Operations
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Disposal
Personnel specially trained for the activity – Personnel trained to carry out the required tasks or
operations (Such as loading/unloading on behalf of a company for example)
Personnel Specially
trained for the activity
X
X
Trained Operators
X
X
X
Personnel with specialist
training
X
X
X
X
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