In-Field Safety - Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser 2 Series Operator's Manual

Take notice of warning signs for overhead power lines.

6 In-field Safety

Each paddock or field presents its own risks
which must be assessed correctly to ensure
safe spraying application.
Sloping or Uneven Ground
Operating machinery on sloping or uneven
ground creates risk of machine roll overs.
There is also a risk of towed vehicles sliding
and/or pulling the towing vehicle sidways.
Always be aware of the ground conditions and
grip levels of both personal footing and the
sprayer.
When operating the sprayer:
• Slow down for slopes exceeding 10
degrees
• Do not operate on slopes exceeding
15 degrees
• Slow down when operating the sprayer
on irregular or uneven country.
Pay special attention to ground surface
conditions while operating as these will vary
throughout the area and the duration of the
work.
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Be especially mindful when turning corners on
sloping ground. Due to forces involved when
turning corners it's very easy to exceed safe
operating limits.
Hazard identification
Power Lines
Operating the sprayer too close to power lines
can have serious consequences. The operator
is responsible to maintain a safe distance from
powerlines and its supporting structures.
Keep in mind a sprayer with a high potential to
conduct electricity such as a wet spray boom
does not need to touch a power line for it to
arc down through the sprayer to reach the
ground.
Minimum safe distance from power lines, for
equipment or operators will vary from 1 to 6
metres depending on the transmission voltage
(240 to 220,000 volts).
High humidity and dusty air will increase the
danger of high voltage power lines.
Turn off automatic height control systems
when under a power line to avoid the boom
unexpectantly lifting up.
Safety – Essential Risk Management
Changing weather conditions such as high
temperatures will cause lines to sag & high
winds will cause lines to move - changing the
position of the power cables.
See your local authority for further information.
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au has
useful, comprehensive information as do most
state safety offices.
Most Shires or Councils can assist with risk
assessment and how to best manage the risk
of power lines.
Large booms
The end of large booms can be difficult to
judge whilst spraying.
Be mindful hitting power poles, trees or other
objects with boom tips because this can
cause damage to the boom, the power pole
as well as risking electrocution.
Be aware of unsafe & safe distances from power lines.
Potential Risks
1 Proximity of the work to the overhead
power lines and the height of the overhead
power lines.
2 Environmental conditions, such as rain,
wind, high humidity and uneven terrain
may bring an increased risk.
3 Visibility of the overhead power lines and
their supporting structures.
4 Location of overhead power lines and
supporting structures such as poles &
towers.
5 Frequency of work to be done near
overhead power lines.
6 Proximity of operating plant and
equipment to the overhead power lines.
7 Boom lift &/or tilt & radio antenna may be
in danger of striking power lines.
8 Walking on the sprayer platform may put
you in danger of electrocution when near
power lines.
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