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Operating a Baler

Operative will be externally trained and competent and
have read the RA’s and SSW’s relevant to the job they are
undertaking.
Read and understood the operators handbook.

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 Check the safety devices fitted on
safety inspection of your machine the machine have not been
that will include checking fluid tampered with and if defective
levels before completing a defect Check all safety signage is fitted, report to your manager Start work if everyone is at
sheet-any defects should be followed and clean immediately and await a safe distance.
reported to your manager and instructions before starting or
rectified as necessary. operating the machine

Safety devices include:

Emergency Stops Interlocks Safety Guarding Audible Alarm

•All drives on the •Where fitted •Secured to •Alarm sounds
baler stop should be prevent persons before machine
checked daily to
start up.
from entering
immediately
ensure they are parts of the
operating machine that
correctly are dangerous
when its
operational

Dealing with Blockages Safely

Lock off the mains
Blockage identified isolator with your Ensure all staff are
Never try and Turn off machine own personal Release any stored Wear the correct free of the machine,
clear the blockage on the main padlock. energy. If unsure PPE and clear the remove padlocks and
by using bars, control panel Remember One read the manual blockage re-start the baler.
hands, legs or feet.
lock per person

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Reviewed April 2024