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Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)

The MRF consists of conveyors, trommel,
screens and wind shifters and all
operators that use this equipment must
have received training. To avoid any
accidents involving operators, the
following Safe System of Work must be
adhered to;

Staff will wear all the necessary PPE
provided and instructed.
Follow all safety instructions given
and not put themselves at risk.

Ensure that they make eye contact
before entering the danger zone of any
machine or vehicle within the working
environment.

Daily Checks

Complete a daily walk around safety Check for people nearby and
inspection of your the MRF that will include Observe all conveyors are running centrally continue with start up procedure
checking fluid levels before completing a Check that the pre-start alarm and e-stops without rips or tears. if safe to do so.
defect sheet-any defects should be are working Pedestrians must be 5 meters
reported to your manager and rectified as Are bearings ok and greased. away or standing on the picking
necessary. station before starting

Basic Start Up Procedure

Before ensure that all
Advise over the radio that Confirm that all staff are
Start Work bystanders are a safe
the plant is about to start clear
distance away 5 metres.

Basic Shut down Procedure

Climb down from the
Walk around the
Alert the operator machine using three
loading the plant plant and inspect it Switch off Engine, points of contact
that the plant is Switch off Plant to ensure that it is remove keys and whilst using the
stopping not damaged or in lock the machine. handrails and steps
need of repair.
provided.

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