K-LINE INDUSTRIES RISK ASSESSMENT
REVISED RISK SCORE
RISK SCORE
CODE
HAZARDS
CONTROL
Crushing – when adjusting and cleaning, as machine may drop without warning
Adjusting & cleaning must only be done when machine is lowered or in transport position and only after all chains and bolts have been checked for tightness & wear in the lower position. Ensure jack is installed correctly & jack receives regular maintenance. Keep feet and body clear when operating. Ensure no personnel are between tractor & harrow bar when hitching to tractor. Machine must be lowered into working position using suitable lifting equipment before priming is effected by slightly loosening fitting/s into cylinders and operating tractor hydraulics to achieve full uninterrupted travel of cylinder several times. Then retighten hydraulic tine fittings.
1
5
1(A).
Crushing - improper use of jack
1
5
1(B).
Crushing - when hitching tractor
2
5
1(C).
Crushing - prior to priming hydraulic system, as machine may drop without warning
1
5
1(D).
Sudden lift of drawbar causing severe injury, if machine becomes unhitched Penetration of oil - broken or badly maintained hydraulic lines Rupture of oil lines by over pressure when machine comes to sudden stop before
Ensure all three jacks are correctly positioned and taking weight before removing drawbar pin. Stickers warn operator.
1
5
1(E).
Maintain regular checks on hydraulic system for wear & check all fittings are secure.
2
5
2(A).
Ensure tractor oil flow is limited to reduce falling speed or do not interrupt machine falling until machine is fully in lowered position
2
5
2(B).
fully lowered to working position
Collision – hydraulics accidentally lowered
Safety pins must be put in place as soon as machine is put in transport position and if travelling on public roads to disconnect hydraulics from tractor.
1
5
3.
when machine is being operated in transport
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