Introduction: This assessment was conducted in consultation with (Supervisor) and assistance by (Millwright), (Electrician) and (Operator). It covers routine cleaning, inspecting and maintenance/repairs to the Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault Description: The Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault is part of the Wood Shaving Baler process where-by residual SPF (Spruce/Pine/Fir) wood shavings from a local sawmill are conveyed to a baler where the are compression packaged for sale as animal bedding material. It is located on the ground floor beneath the Shaker. The Cross Conveyor collects wood shavings from the outfeed of a shaker that removes wood fines, by screening, from the shavings. The Cross Conveyor (pictured below) measures approximately 1.5m x 1.7m x 1m = 2.55m3 volume (90 ft3). The shavings are then conveyed up to the Baler Infeed Hopper. The vessel is constructed of carbon steel and has a concrete floor. There is no vessel lining or any other construction material in the space such as plastic or insulating brick. There is a ventilation system on top of the space which pulls airborne fines into a collection system. Cross Conveyor Confined Space Determination: WorkSafeBC Regulation 9.1 defines a confined space of having four characteristics. WSBC Criteria Baler Cross Conveyor Is enclosed or partially enclosed YES Is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy YES Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit that could complicate the YES provision of First Aid or Rescue Is enough and so configured that a worker could enter to perform YES: entry via a small assigned work hatch in the side of the unit Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault is a confined space. By the definition in WSBC Reg 9.1 the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Entry into the Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault for the purposes of:
Introduction: This assessment was conducted in consultation with (Supervisor) and assistance by (Millwright), (Electrician) and (Operator). It covers routine cleaning, inspecting and maintenance/repairs to the Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault Description: The Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault is part of the Wood Shaving Baler process where-by residual SPF (Spruce/Pine/Fir) wood shavings from a local sawmill are conveyed to a baler where the are compression packaged for sale as animal bedding material. It is located on the ground floor beneath the Shaker. The Cross Conveyor collects wood shavings from the outfeed of a shaker that removes wood fines, by screening, from the shavings. The Cross Conveyor (pictured below) measures approximately 1.5m x 1.7m x 1m = 2.55m3 volume (90 ft3). The shavings are then conveyed up to the Baler Infeed Hopper. The vessel is constructed of carbon steel and has a concrete floor. There is no vessel lining or any other construction material in the space such as plastic or insulating brick. There is a ventilation system on top of the space which pulls airborne fines into a collection system. Cross Conveyor Confined Space Determination: WorkSafeBC Regulation 9.1 defines a confined space of having four characteristics. WSBC Criteria Baler Cross Conveyor Is enclosed or partially enclosed YES Is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy YES Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit that could complicate the provision of First Aid or Rescue YES Is enough and so configured that a worker could enter to perform assigned work YES: entry via a small hatch in the side of the unit By the definition in WSBC Reg 9.1 the Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault is a confined space. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Entry into the Baler Cross Conveyor Collection Vault for the purposes of: