3.
Safety Information
The MegaDumper has been designed to be as safe as possible without restricting the ease-
of-use and versatility of the machine.
Before the MegaDumper is used for the first time, a Hazard and Risk Assessment should be
completed as per
3.1
Safety features
Safety features of the standard MegaDumper design include:
1.
Mesh and sheet-metal panels which prevent access to all moving parts.
2.
A safety interlock system which disables the machine unless the door is shut, and
electrically locks the door as soon as the cradle leaves the ground.
3.
A tipping action which maintains the weight of the bin within the machine footprint.
4.
A pressure-compensating lowering valve which automatically regulates the lowering
speed regardless of the weight of the bin.
5.
A control system which either:
a.
stops the machine unless continuous operator input is received, or;
b.
features a prominent EMERGENCY STOP button to disable the machine.
3.2
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Reasonably foreseeable misuse considered in the standard MegaDumper design includes:
1.
Attempts to use the machine by untrained operators;
2.
Attempts to empty bins that the cradle is not specifically designed to hold;
3.
Attempts to bypass the door interlock or other safety systems;
4.
Attempts to clear spilt material from inside the guarding without proper procedures;
5.
Attempts to clean the machine without following proper procedures.
3.3
ISO12100 Hazard and Risk Assessment Guide
, organisations seeking to demonstrate ISO13849 conformance must assess
the safety of their machinery
in the intended conditions of use,
considering all relevant
factors such as the area the machine is to be used, the training of operators, the proximity of
other persons, frequency of use, etc.
The following section uses the
ISO12100:2010 risk assessment model
to assist prospective
MegaDumper owners in carrying out this process. Hazards intrinsic to the MegaDumper are
pre-filled, while blank spaces are provided to assess application-specific hazards.
ISO : ‘
Risk assessment and risk reduction
’,
ard issued by the
International Standards Organisation. It describes procedures for identifying hazards and
estimating and evaluating risks during relevant phases of a machine life cycle.
