Hardi Mercury Covamax series Operator's Instruction Manual

10 - Risk Assessment10. 6Other HazardsCondition / StabilityRISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE# • Can anyone be injured orsuffer ill-health fromexposure to:A• Chemicals • Yes- Due to spills orequipment failure• Personal protectionequipment must be worn.Inspect all hoses, guns,fittings and clamps andreplace if worn. Followchemical manufacturerslabel instructionsB• Toxic gases or vapours • Yes- Incorrect chemical use • Read chemical label to makesure suitability. Check withchemical manufacturerbefore mixing chemicalsC• Fumes • Yes- Incorrect chemical use • Read chemical label to makesure suitability. Check withchemical manufacturerbefore mixing chemicalsD • Dust NoE • Noise NoF • Vibration NoG • Radiation or Lasers NoH • Other factors notmentioned NoRISK ITEM RISK ASSESSMENT CONTROL MEASURE# • Are there other hazardsources such as:A• The condition of the plant: Isit old? What’s it’s service /maintenance history? Howhard has the plant beenworked? Has it beenconstantly or rarely?• Yes- poorly maintainedequipment increases risk• Inspect & service as requiredB• The suitability of the plantfor its intended purpose, ie:is it being used for itsintended purpose? If notwhat hazards arise from itsunintended use?• Yes – if the sprayer used forpurposes other than itsintended use eg., carryingpeople, transport materialsetc• Sprayer must be used onlyfor its intended purpose

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