Ridgid 300 Safety Procedures
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1. PURPOSE
1.1. To provide guidelines on the use of the Ridgid 300 pipe threader used in Trades at
Thompson Rivers University.
2. SCOPE
2.1. These procedures applies to contractors working on projects on TRU campus and
employees and students when working on TRU property
3. PRECAUTIONS
POTENTIAL HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS
HAZARD TO PROTECT YOURSELF
There are gears and exposed
moving parts on machinery.
Use LOCK-OUT procedures when performing
maintenance or conducting any work within 12” of an
exposed pinch point.
NEVER put your hands or feet near an exposed pinch
point or gears!
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Ensure that all switches, wires, and plugs are in good
operating condition.
HIGH SOUND LEVELS
Sound levels exceed 85 dB
HEARING PROTECTION is required when working in
designated areas.
FOOT INJURY
Approved protective footwear is needed when there is the
risk of foot injury due to slipping, uneven terrain,
abrasion, crushing potential, temperature extremes,
corrosive substances, puncture hazards, electrical shock
and any other recognizable hazard
Rings and Dangling jewelry
Rings and any loose or dangling jewelry must not be
worn while operating any equipment or machines
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