measures by Inspect Area People Physical Notify staff to keep clear, and Protective cease ‘wet’ activities nearby Ensure machine is identified as not in use, i.e. through use of of worker on site Movement Injury Clothing (long Remove an ‘Out placed on the machine in a prominent location, or by use of Order’ sign prior to sleeved, covers Stress Fatigue Barricade Tape commencing covering arms Manual Chemical Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade the tasks. and legs) Handling burn terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site Barricade Tape Wet conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone Check to Knee pads / surfaces using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come ensure all board Jewellery / into any isolated work area. controls are in Ensure surfaces and floor to be touched are dry Any other PPE Personal place, Remove unnecessary liquid from work area to ensure splashing does not as determined Items occur near potential energisation sources appropriate, while on, or by, Vermin Check for potential vermin / droppings, and remove from area and in working site Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting condition. Complete an Onsite Risk Assessment, and implement any necessary controls and PPE identified. This must be kept for 2 years minimum. Unless Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or determined by around the machine the worker on Confirm machine connection to site electricity supply is OK. Confirm site, a safety earthing, polarity (and insulation resistance for plug-in items) observer is not Take time to complete the task SAFELY required.
Inspect Area Remove covers People Movement Stress Manual Handling Wet surfaces Jewellery / Personal Items Vermin Physical Injury Fatigue Chemical burn Notify staff to keep clear, and cease ‘wet’ activities nearby Ensure machine is identified as not in use, i.e. through use of an ‘Out of Order’ sign placed on the machine in a prominent location, or by use of Barricade Tape Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. Ensure surfaces and floor to be touched are dry Remove unnecessary liquid from work area to ensure splashing does not occur near potential energisation sources Check for potential vermin / droppings, and remove from area Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting Complete an Onsite Risk Assessment, and implement any necessary controls and PPE identified. This must be kept for 2 years minimum. Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Confirm machine connection to site electricity supply is OK. Confirm earthing, polarity (and insulation resistance for plug-in items) Take time to complete the task SAFELY Protective Clothing (long sleeved, covering arms and legs) Barricade Tape Knee pads / board Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.
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