Hansa C13 - Towing safety (for road-towable model); Identifying hazards and risks

Hansa C13 O&M Manual - OM-007 Revision H 21/10/19
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Towing safety (for road-towable model)
Connect tow coupling to the towing vehicle (check the ball dimensions are the same as the coupling)
Connect safety chain with shackle
Plug in lights and check they are operational
Check wheel nuts periodically to make sure they are secure
Ensure the jockey wheel is in the up position and locked away during travel
Ensure that the machine is towed in accordance with local trailer transport regulations
Identifying hazards and risks
Identify hazards and risks, and take preventative steps to avoid accidents and minimise risk. Possible hazards include, but are not
limited to, moving parts, thrown objects, weight of chipper and components, and the operating environment.
Below is a list of hazards and actions required to prevent injury.
Hazard
Risk
Corrective action
Dust
Injury or irritation of the
eyes
Respiratory irritation
Wear safety glasses
Process freshly cut materials and/or wear a dust mask
Exhaust Fumes
Respiratory irritation
Place the chipper in a manner that the operator is not
exposed to direct exhaust fumes
Hot Exhaust
Heat burns
Keep bare hands and other body parts a safe distance away
from hot exhaust
Fire
Heat burns
Clear any build-up of chipping debris around the engine and
exhaust regularly
Belt Drive
Skin pinching and/or
abrasions
Ensure that the belt guard is in place, and keep away from
the belt and its guarding
Cutting rotor and knives
Pinching, crushing, cutting,
severing
Keep your face and body out of the inlet chute
Do NOT extend hands/arms past the rubber flap
Use a stick to push materials into the inlet chute
Do NOT push the stick beyond the rubber flap
Sound
Damage to hearing
Always wear hearing protection when operating the
machinery
Discharge material
Eye injury, minor cuts
Always wear safety glasses when operating the machinery
Do NOT put any body part in front of the outlet
chute
Do NOT put the machinery in a place where the
outlet chute is directed on a hard surface
Feeding material
Cuts and scrapes
Wear safety gloves
Wear tight fitting long sleeves and pants to cover bare skin
when operating the machinery
Weight of the chipper
Straining, crushing
Place the machinery on firm level ground
Petrol, oil, grease
Poisoning, skin irritation,
harmful vapours
Take care when handling petrol, oil and grease
Wash skin if contaminated with petrol, oil or grease
Do NOT refuel the chipper in enclosed areas