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The ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins are intended for supporting 2.5m
3
ELCO
ROCK
®
containers
while being filled with sand by excavators.
This document is intended to provide an outline for the safe use of the ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and
J-Bins. Refer to the ELCO
ROCK
®
Installation Guidelines for 2.5m
3
Containers, for a comprehensive
explanation of the recommended installation process.
Pre-operational considerations
Before setting up the ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins, it is important that you read and
understand the ELCO
ROCK
®
Installation Guidelines for 2.5m
3
Containers and the maintenance
and safety precautions outlined below and in the Equipment Hire Agreement document (Use
and Maintenance).
Contact Geofabrics (0800 60 60 20) if you do not understand any of the instructions in this
document.
To operate the ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins, operators must be in good physical and
mental condition. Do not operate if on medication or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Seek medical advice if unsure. The filling frame and bins must not be operated by a minor.
As the filling and installation of ELCO
ROCK
®
products is considered a construction activity, the
contractor using the hire equipment must prepare and implement a site safety plan that
incorporates the safe work methods for high risk work involving ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame
and J-Bins. Including the potential need to work at height on the equipment.
Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
As the ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frames and J-Bins are utilised in conjunction with the operation of
large mobile plant and construction equipment, safety precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats with brim
attached, broad brim hats, safety eye wear with side protectors, sunglasses, sunscreen, high
visibility clothing, long sleeve shirts, riggers gloves, steel toe capped boots, etc.
Personnel involved in sand filling activities must wear hard hats and any other relevant PPE.
The ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins must be assembled as per the ELCO
ROCK
®
Installation Guidelines for 2.5m
3
Containers.
Do not use the ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins for any application other than its intended
purpose.
Do not abuse the ELCO
ROCK
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins in any way which may result in
personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Check the condition of the ELCO
ROC
K
®
Filling Frame and J-Bins before each use for any
damage. If the behaviour of the filling frame and bins changes, check it immediately and return
it to Geofabrics for service if necessary.
Never modify the provided equipment in any way.
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