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SAFETY
YOU
are
responsible
operation and maintenance of your
Processor. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to operate, maintain
or work around the Bale Processor be familiar
with
the
operating
procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual. This manual will take
you step-by-step through your working day
and alerts you to all good safety practices that
should be adhered to while operating the Bale
Processor.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices
a working part of your safety program. Be
certain
that
EVERYONE
equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury
or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Bale Processor owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at
least
annually
thereafter
(Occupational
Safety
Administration) regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's
responsibility
understand
ALL
Safety
instructions in the manual and to follow them.
All accidents can be avoided.
•
H&S
feels that a person who has not read
and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate the
machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious
injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
for
the
SAFE
Bale
and
maintenance
operating
this
per
OSHA
and
Health
to
read
and
and
Operating
- 2.2 -
2.1 General Safety
1. Read and understand the Operator's
Manual and all safety signs before
operating,
servicing,
adjusting or unplugging the Bale
Processor.
2. Only trained competent persons shall
operate the Bale Processor. An
untrained operator is not qualified to
operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know how
to use it.
4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in
case of a fire. Store in a highly visible
place.
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear.
This list includes but is not limited to:
A hard hat
Protective shoes with slip resistant
soles
Protective goggles
Heavy gloves
Hearing protection
7. Place all controls in neutral, stop the
engine, disengage PTO, set park
brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before
servicing,
adjusting,
unplugging.
8. Wear appropriate hearing protection
when operating for long periods of
time.
9. Know where overhead electrical lines
are located and stay away from them.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
10.
Review safety related items annually
with
all
personnel
operating or maintaining the Bale
Processor.
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NOV 2016
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maintaining,
repairing,
or
who
will
be
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