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K-State Chipper/Shredder - User Manual

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Chipper/
Shredder
Safety
For the Landscaping and
Horticultural Services Industry
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Summary

Whats Inside?

Lesson 1: Take Control of Your Own Safety

Greatest Dangers

Highlights the most common causes of serious injury and death from chipper/shredders.

Help Yourself: Safe Work Habits

Provides three key actions for safe work habits: learn, concentrate, and take precautions.

Safety Messages and Signs

Explains the meaning and importance of caution, warning, and danger safety messages and symbols.

Protective Equipment (PPE)

Details essential personal protective equipment like clothing, eye, head, and hearing protection.

Hearing Protection Guidance

Guidance on when hearing protection is required based on sound levels and personal experience.

Lesson 2: Prepare for Safe Operation

Pre-Operation Inspection

Thorough inspection of the chipper, including decals and guards, before starting work.

Machine Placement and Setup

Guidance on placing the machine on a level surface away from other workers.

Pre-Start Checklist and Component Checks

Comprehensive checklist covering machine, hood, chamber, fluids, and PTO before operation.

Buddy System and Startup Procedures

Emphasizes teamwork, informing others, and safe startup steps for the machine.

PTO and Shutdown Procedures

Startup for PTO models and safe shutdown procedures, including power disconnection.

Fueling and Transportation Safety

Safe procedures for fueling, transporting, and operating near roadways.

Lesson 3: Avoid Being Caught in Moving Parts

Safe Feeding Procedures

Safe methods for feeding material into the chipper/shredder to avoid entanglement.

Moving Parts Precautions

Steps to avoid injury from moving parts, including unattended operation and guards.

PTO Safety

Safety measures for working around rotating PTO shafts to prevent entanglement.

Lesson 4: Avoid Being Struck by the Hood

Prevent Injury from the Hood

Steps to protect yourself from the equipment's hood flying off and causing injury.

Hood Identification and Warning Labels

Illustrations of hood locations and examples of warning labels on chipper/shredder hoods.

Lesson 5: Environmental Hazards

Heat Stress and Related Illnesses

Discusses heat stress, exhaustion, stroke, and prevention/first aid for heat-related issues.

Sun Exposure

Discusses risks of sun exposure like skin cancer and recommends protective measures.

Lightning Precautions

Precautions to stay safe during thunderstorms, including seeking shelter and avoiding hazards.

Cold-Induced Injuries and Illnesses

Explains frostbite, hypothermia, and advice on avoiding cold exposure.

Insect Stings

Guidance on treating insect stings and managing severe allergies.

Snake Bites and Mammals Awareness

Advice on snake bites and awareness of potential hazards from mammals during work.

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

How to treat exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac and when to seek medical help.

Treating Cuts and Burns

Guidance on treating minor cuts and burns and when to seek medical attention.

First Aid Kit Contents

Lists minimum requirements for workplace first aid kits as per ANSI Standard Z308.1-2003.

Conclusion

Summary

Whats Inside?

Lesson 1: Take Control of Your Own Safety

Greatest Dangers

Highlights the most common causes of serious injury and death from chipper/shredders.

Help Yourself: Safe Work Habits

Provides three key actions for safe work habits: learn, concentrate, and take precautions.

Safety Messages and Signs

Explains the meaning and importance of caution, warning, and danger safety messages and symbols.

Protective Equipment (PPE)

Details essential personal protective equipment like clothing, eye, head, and hearing protection.

Hearing Protection Guidance

Guidance on when hearing protection is required based on sound levels and personal experience.

Lesson 2: Prepare for Safe Operation

Pre-Operation Inspection

Thorough inspection of the chipper, including decals and guards, before starting work.

Machine Placement and Setup

Guidance on placing the machine on a level surface away from other workers.

Pre-Start Checklist and Component Checks

Comprehensive checklist covering machine, hood, chamber, fluids, and PTO before operation.

Buddy System and Startup Procedures

Emphasizes teamwork, informing others, and safe startup steps for the machine.

PTO and Shutdown Procedures

Startup for PTO models and safe shutdown procedures, including power disconnection.

Fueling and Transportation Safety

Safe procedures for fueling, transporting, and operating near roadways.

Lesson 3: Avoid Being Caught in Moving Parts

Safe Feeding Procedures

Safe methods for feeding material into the chipper/shredder to avoid entanglement.

Moving Parts Precautions

Steps to avoid injury from moving parts, including unattended operation and guards.

PTO Safety

Safety measures for working around rotating PTO shafts to prevent entanglement.

Lesson 4: Avoid Being Struck by the Hood

Prevent Injury from the Hood

Steps to protect yourself from the equipment's hood flying off and causing injury.

Hood Identification and Warning Labels

Illustrations of hood locations and examples of warning labels on chipper/shredder hoods.

Lesson 5: Environmental Hazards

Heat Stress and Related Illnesses

Discusses heat stress, exhaustion, stroke, and prevention/first aid for heat-related issues.

Sun Exposure

Discusses risks of sun exposure like skin cancer and recommends protective measures.

Lightning Precautions

Precautions to stay safe during thunderstorms, including seeking shelter and avoiding hazards.

Cold-Induced Injuries and Illnesses

Explains frostbite, hypothermia, and advice on avoiding cold exposure.

Insect Stings

Guidance on treating insect stings and managing severe allergies.

Snake Bites and Mammals Awareness

Advice on snake bites and awareness of potential hazards from mammals during work.

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

How to treat exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac and when to seek medical help.

Treating Cuts and Burns

Guidance on treating minor cuts and burns and when to seek medical attention.

First Aid Kit Contents

Lists minimum requirements for workplace first aid kits as per ANSI Standard Z308.1-2003.

Conclusion

K-State Chipper/Shredder Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandK-State
ModelChipper/Shredder
CategoryChippers/Shredders
LanguageEnglish