10 - Risk Assessment
10. 7
Environment
Abnormal Situations
RISK ITEM
RISK ASSESSMENT
CONTROL MEASURE
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•
Does the location of the
plant:
A
•
Affect safety in the area
where it is located?
•
Yes
- Toxicity level of product
used will determine the level
of hazard
•
Be aware of withholding
periods and task
suitability of
the chemical being used.
•
Information found on
product label/MSDS if
unsure contact product
manufacturer.
•
Minimise spray drift by using
correct size nozzles and
pressures as described in
manual.
•
DO NOT spray on days where
conditions increase the risk
of spray drift
B
•
Affect the safety of the
factory environment /
terrain?
•
Yes
- Toxicity level of product
used will determine the level
of hazard
C
•
Affect other people in the
vicinity?
•
Yes
•
Operators should follow
regimented storage and
disposal steps in accordance
with chemical manufacturer
guidelines and
environmental protection
authority requirements
RISK ITEM
RISK ASSESSMENT
CONTROL MEASURE
A
•
Are there any abnormal
situations, misuse or
fluctuations in operating
conditions which you can
foresee?
•
Yes
- If operated by an
untrained person
•
Sprayer should only be
operated by a trained person
B
•
Would the failure of the
plant have any adverse
effect?
•
Yes
- Toxicity level of product
used will determine the level
of hazard
•
Information found on
product label/MSDS if
unsure contact product
manufacturer. Observe local
laws and statutes for
reporting incidents
C
•
What would be the effect
of a loss of load, contents,
unintended ejection of
work pieces etc?
•
Yes
- Toxicity level of product
used will determine the level
of hazard
•
Information found on
product label/MSDS if
unsure contact product
manufacturer. Observe local
laws and statutes for
reporting incidents
D
•
Can the plant be moved or
operated inadvertently?
•
Yes
– If not secured correctly
•
Operator to make sure
correct shutdown and
isolation is carried out when
securing the sprayer.
Summary of Contents for Mercury Covamax series
Page 1: ...MERCURY COVAMAX Operator Instruction Manual 67002404 100 HAU 08 2009 www hardi com au...
Page 10: ...Table of Contents TOC 8...
Page 18: ...2 Safety 2 6...
Page 88: ...6 Maintenance 1 18 Maintenance Activity Record Date Service Performed...
Page 92: ...7 Fault Finding 1 4...
Page 100: ...8 Technical Specifications 8 8...
