Hardi Mercury Covamax series Operator's Instruction Manual

10 - Risk Assessment10. 3ElectricalExplosionFrictionRISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE# • Can anyone be burned orinjured by electric shockdue to:A• Plant contacting liveelectrical conductors• Yes • Operator must be aware ofany electrical conductorspresent (overhead, onground or in ground) in thearea of the field beingsprayed or travelling to orfrom the field.B• Plant working in closeproximity to electricalconductors• Yes • Operator must be aware ofany electrical conductorspresent (overhead, onground or in ground) in thearea of the field beingsprayed or travelling to orfrom the fieldC • Overload of electricalcircuits or lack of isolationproceduresNoD • Damaged or poorlymaintained electricalleads, cables• Yes- Low voltage only • Inspect and replacedamaged leads, switches orconnectionsE • Damaged electricalswitches• Yes- Low voltage only • Inspect and replacedamaged leads, switches orconnectionsF • Water near electricalequipment• Yes- operating nearelectrical equipment isdangerous• Do not operate nearelectrical equipmentG • Other factors notmentioned NoRISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE#• Can anyone be injured byexplosion of gases,vapours, liquids, dusts orother substances,triggered by the plant?• Yes- Fuel tank refillingoperations• Operator must be aware ofany potential ignition sourcesprior to and during refillingoperations. Sprayer should beisolated prior to refilling fueltanks.RISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE#• Can anyone be burnt dueto contact with movingparts or surfaces of theplant or materialshandled by the plant?• Yes- Engine andTransmission componenttemperatures after andduring operation• Operator must be aware thatengine and transmissioncomponents can become veryhot from operation. Allowsufficient time to cool beforehandling.