AGCO VALTRA A114 HiTech User Manual

Limitations of Cabs Used in Hazardous Environments:
While it may seem that respiration (breathing) exposure would present the greatest risk for personal
exposure to contaminants, this is not the case when working with pesticides. The most prevalent method
of exposure for applicators and those working around agricultural pesticides is through dermal (skin)
contact.
Dermal contact with contaminants may occur directly from air-borne contaminants. It may also happen
when contaminants are transferred from one object to another or when air-borne contaminants settle on
objects that are subsequently contacted. Any surfaces in or out of the cab that have been contaminated are
potential hazards for dermal exposure.
Within the cab, seats, upholstery, controls and other surfaces that become contaminated will pose such a
hazard. In addition to dermal exposure, a contaminated cab interior will also pose a respiration hazard as
the contaminant may, after settling on a surface, become air-borne once again whereby it may be inhaled.
Recirculation filters can be used to help reduce these contaminates from the cab interior air space. When a
vehicle is operated in an environment where air-born contaminants exist, the cab can be an eective
engineering control for reduction of exposure risk to persons within it.
In order for a cab to be used for this purpose, it must be of appropriate design. It must also be
manufactured, maintained, tested and operated according to the specific requirements defined by
evaluation of the hazards.
No cab should ever be considered an eective engineering control unless it has been qualified as such
within a comprehensive OHSMS. While the cab manufacturer can design and manufacture a cab to
physical specifications, the cab manufacturer can not qualify the cab as an appropriate engineering control
for any specific application.
Site-specific information is needed to evaluate the appropriateness of control measures. To use the cab to
control hazards, the managers of the OHSMS must carefully consider and evaluate the eectiveness of all
engineering controls in their specific application.
The Cab as an Engineering Control
The engineering control requirements of the respiratory protection regulation may be fulfilled by the
application of a cab, but this can only be done properly within an OHSMS. Elements of such a program are:
1. Assessment of the hazard with identification of the risk involved.
2. A survey of the machine and the cab involved in the hazardous operation.
3. Reviewing the cab ventilation system and the filter to ensure the filter provides the reduction in
contaminants required.
4. Defining how long the filter can be used in this application.
5. Testing the cab ventilation system to ensure it provides the protection required for the operation to be
performed. This also includes a review of any monitoring equipment to ensure it is working properly.
6. Repair and/or replacement of any defects or defective equipment found.
7. Retesting of the cab air system as required.
8. Recording in the appropriate log book all information regarding the test results, and repairs and
replacement of parts and/or components.
9. Assessment of the eectiveness of the program at a specified time in the cycle of the activity.
2.5.3 Safety devices and items
Ensure that all safety devices and items are in good condition and are installed in accordance with the
specifications.
WARNING:
The location of all these safety devices and items must be known and their use mastered.
Never take o, remove or disconnect these safety devices and items.
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AGCO VALTRA A114 HiTech Specifications

General

Brand	AGCO
Model	VALTRA A114 HiTech
Category	Tractor
Language	English