to Woods PowrGrip JSA Booklet

WOOD’s Powr-Grip Range of VACUUM LIFTERS
PROCEDURES
*Please be aware that several Vacuum Lifting Frames in this range can perform both Rotational and
Tilting procedures, some independently and others simultaneously. Therefore, Safety Awareness is of
paramount importance as Risk Factors associated with the `Plant' are substantially increased.
Tilting Procedure: (Attention)
When locating the Vacuum Lifter onto the material to be lifted, ensure that the units tilting axis is correctly centred on the
material. Never attach the vacuum lifter below the centre point of the load to be lifted.
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To 'Tilt' - Refer to Manufacturers Instruction Booklet
Rotating Procedure: (Attention)
When locating the Vacuum Lifter onto the material to be lifted, ensure that the units rotational axis is correctly centred on
the material. Never attach the vacuum lifter below the centre, point of the load to be lifted.
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To 'Rotate' - Refer to Manufacturers Instruction Booklet
Altering Vacuum Cup Configuration Procedure: (Attention)
When changing the layout of the Vacuum Cups to a different configuration to normal, ensure that the cups are relocated
correctly and properly locked into place with the spring clips. Furthermore, attention should be paid to the relocation of
airlines ensuring that they are free of crimping and/or damage.
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Kg is stamped on the compliance plate attached to the
The safe working load limit of
frame. This weight should NEVER be exceeded.
1.
It is strongly advised that correct 'Personal Protective Equipmenf' be worn when operating
'Plant'.
2.
The operator is advised to warn other personnel in the near vicinity to keep clear when any load is
being lifted or moved.
3.
When moving a load, the operator(s) is advised to keep their feet and legs clear of the
suspended material. The load must be steadied and controlled at arms length.
4.
Any load must be moved as near tofloor level as is practicable unless obstructions make it unsafe
or impractical to do so.
5.
A suspended load must never be left unattended.
6.
When not in use, the frames must be stored in a safe place and manner, such that the vacuum pads,
air lines and controlsare not damaged. The pads are not to be exposed to any substance that could
impair their performance.
REMEMBER :IF IN DOUBT 'STOP' AND SEEK ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE!
BREMNER GLASS EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD.
ABN 83 004 753 628
Manufacturers of Tools & Machinery for the Glass Industry
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Subject:
kg WLL
ri-e,
1996
- Wood's
Vacuum Lifter (Model #XV
) with Power Pack
SalelHire to:
Date of SatelHire:
Date of manufacture:
Terms & Conditions of IMPORTED MACHINERY
SAFETY
In accordance with the OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 1985 and relevant code of practice i.e.
plant Clause No. 502, 603, 503 & 604, the 'Work Cover Authority of Vic.' require BGE as Im~orterISu~~lier
of
Plant for use, to provide the following:
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The manufacture's Operation and Service user manuals for the specific machine including detailed
SAFETY instructions, demonstrating that responsibilities have been met of controlling andlor eliminating
of hazards wherever practicable.
To advise customers of all available options from the manufacturer for the EQUIPMENT &
PLANTIMACHINERY in relation to safety.
The training of designated person(s) nominated by the customer by a qualified technician. Refer 'Terms
& Conditions of Imported machinery'.
A recommendation to the customer that a risk assessment be carried out on the production process,
the supplied EQUIPMENT & PLANTIMACHINERY is being integrated with and any other associated
equipment & plantlmachinery, in accordance to the (AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS4024.1-1996
Safeguarding of machinery). Companies that operate their own plant & equipment are responsible for
machine safety compliance, safety measures and safe operating practices.
Please Note
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Plantlmachinery supplied by Wood's Powr-Grip Co. Inc. is manufactured in accordance with
the rules of the European Community. CE plates certifying conformity are attached to the
plantlmachinery and on some components.
Notwithstanding the above, please be advised that prior to hireisale, BGE Pty Ltd have ensured that the
'Plant' meets and conforms to compliancy to Australian Standard AS 4991-2004 (Vacuum Lifting
Devices).
Kenneth J.Bremner (SecretaryIDirector)
(Dated:
)
4 Walker Street, Braeslde Vic. 3195 Ph: (03)9587 2400 Fax: (03)9587 5933
International.Ph: 61 3 9587 2400 Fax: 81 3 9587 5933
ACTUAL LIFTING PROCEDURE
PRIOR TO LIFTING ........ ENSURE THE 'LIFTING ARM' IS IN THE
VERTICAL POSITION
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO APPLY PADS TO A LOAD;
I.Inspectinn the Contact Surfaces
Make certain that the contact surfaces of the load and all vacuum pads are free of any
contaminates that could prevent the pads from sealing against the load (see MAINTENANCE:
VACUUM PAD MAINTENANCE).
WARNING: Using the lifter on rough or porous materials may reduce load capacity. (see
Vacuum Level on Rough or Porous Surfaces)
2. Positionina the Lifter on the Load
Center the lifter's rotation axis to within 2 (51 mm) of the load center, since off-center loading
can cause the load to rotate or tilt unexpectedly and it may also damage the lifter. Make sure
that all vacuum ads will fit entirely on the load's contact surface (see SPECIFICATIONS: Pad
Spread) and that they will be loaded evenly while lifting. Then apply the lifter to the load so that
all pads are touching the contact surface.
3. Sealinq the Pads aclainst the Load
Firm pressure at the center of the lifter helps the vacuum pads begin to seal against the load.
Pull the valve handle outward to the "APPLY" position (POWER ON).This energizes the
vacuum pump, causing vacuum to be drawn at the pads immediately. The red low vacuum
warning light also turns on and remains illuminated until the lifter attains sufficient vacuum to lift
the maximum load weight (see Load Capacity and the Warning Light). The valve handle must
remain in the "APPLY' position throughout the entire lift.
TO APPLY
WARNING: Keep valve handle in "APPLY" position throughout lift.
Note: If a vacuum pad has been lying against a hard object, it may be slightly distorted.
Although initially it may be difficult to apply the pad to a load, this condition should correct itself
with continued use.
12V. DC TRANSISTORISED RECHARGEABLE POWER PACK
DEFINITIONS - Hazard Identification - (Type)
ERGONOMIC
CRUSHING
Can any person be crushed by material falling
fiom plant, movement of the plant or load, no
emergency stop, equipment tipping over,
collapsing, maintenance problems, falling under
equipment or being trapped between plant &
fixed structures?
Can any person be injured due to poorly
designed seating, repetitive body movement,
body posture, physical stress, poor lighting,
human behaviour, natural human limitations?
EXPLOSION
CUTS, STABS & PUNCTURES
Can any person be cut, stabbed or punctured by
coming into contact with sharp flying objects
during maintenance, contact with moving parts,
equipment or material disintegrating or being
ejected from?
Is there a risk of explosion of gas, vapours,
liquids, dust or any other substances?
HIGH TEMP. OR FIRE
Can any person come into contact with objects
of high temperature?
SHEARING
Can body parts be sheared between two parts of
the equipment or between a part of the
equipment and a work piece or structure?
ELECTRICAL
FRICTION
SLIPS/TRlPS/FALLS
Can any person be burnt due to contact with
moving parts or surfaces of the plant or material
being used by the plant?
Can any person slip, trip or fall due to work
surface, poor housekeeping, obstacles, fall from
height due to work platform, stairs, lack of
guard-rail, holes or gaps, surface andlor
structural collapse?
ENTANGLEMENT
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID
STRIKING
Can hair, clothing, gloves, necktie, jewellery or
other materials become entangled with moving
parts of the plant or materials in motion?
Can anyone come into contact with fluids under
high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse?
Can any person be struck by moving objects due
to uncontrolled movement of equipment,
material, equipment disintegrating, material
being ejected andlor mobility of equipment?
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Frequent Likely to occur repeatedly
Probable Likely to occur several times
Occasional Likely to occur sometimes
Remote Not likely to occur but is possible
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TEMPERATURE
Thermal Comfort - Can any person suffer ill
health due to exposure to highllow
temperatures?
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Can any person be injured by electrical shock or
burn due to equipment contacting live electrical
conductors, working close to conductors,
overload of electrical circuits, damaged andlor
poor maintenance of leadslcables, damaged
switches, water near electrical equipment, lack
of isolation procedures?
PROBABILITY
SUFFOCATION
Can any person be injured due to a lack of
oxygen or contamination?
Risk Assessment Recommended Control Measure@)
CONSEQUENCE
LEVEL OF RISK
Catastrophic - Multiple deaths
Fatal - Single death
Critical Severe injury or illness with a long
period off work and/or permanent impairment
Marginal Minor injury or illness requiring
medical treatment but no permanent impairment
Negligible - Superficial injury or illness with
little or no first aid h-eatment
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Having estimated the probability and
consequence you can now use the risk
assessment matsix (overleaf) to determine the
level of risk associated with each identified
hazard. The level of risk is categorised as
HIGH,MEDIUM,LOW
The probability of injury or illness is listed
across the top of the risk assessment matrix and
the consequence is listed down the left-hand
side. The point at which the probability and
consequence intersect is the level of risk
determined for each hazard e.g., probability of
occasional and a consequence of critical
would have a risk level of medium
OTHER
Can any person be injured due to fumes, dust,
noise, vibration, radiation etc.?
Elimination - (1st Preferred) A permanent
solution achieved by removing the plant or
system of work associated with the plant which
presents an unacceptable level of risk
Substitution - (2nd Prefmed) Substitution of
the plant or parts of the plant for other types of
plant which is assessed to present a lower level
of risk.
Engineering (3rd Preferred) This involves
changing the structure of the plant to prevent
people being exposed to the hazard e.g.,
machine guarding.
Administrative (4th Preferred) Provide a
system of work e.g., training, signage,
supervision that reduces the possibility of
people being exposed to the hazard.
Personal Protective Equipment - (5th
Preferred) A short term control measure used to
supplement other measures used to control risk
e.g., wearing head protection.
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FORMAT FOR DOCUMENTING HAZARDS, RISKS & CONTROL MEASURES
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Sheet:#l OF 3 Plant Description:VACUUM LIFTERS (GENERIC RANGE) Company:BREMNER GLASS EQUIPMENT PIL
Address:4 WALKER STREET BRAESIDE, VIC. 3195
Date of Assessment:
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Assessed by:Ken Bremner OHS Mangement Consultant
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Hazards Identified (describe
the situation or parts of plant
which could possibly give rise
to injury or illness)
I CRUSHING
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Possible subject to operator being
crushed by any material or load
fallhg from plant or becoming
entrapped between plant and any
fixed structure.
Are the risk
Where there is a risk,
Is there any risk? (ie., Is there any
describe the proposed control measures
likelihood of injury or illness
practicable?
risk control measures
occuring)
No
No
Yes
Yes
(Describe the risk control
measures already implemented
to address the hazard)
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2 CUTSISTABSIPUNCTURES
Possible - subject to making
contact with the materiaMoad being
Ifffed or transported eg., sharp
objects anal/or disintegration.
3 STRIKING
Possible - subject to being struck
by any material or load falling from
the plant or accidenffy or
inadvertently striking body against
plant.
Assessment Method:ObservationlPracticaI
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(1) supply & fit-out all
operators with proper,
correct & applicable
personal protective
equipment.
(2) Plan, schedule,
conduct & monitor
specific & on-going
operator training.
(3) Plan, schedule,
conduct & monitor
a preventative
maintenance program.
Implementation
date for the
practicable risk
control measures
ON-GOING
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ON-GOING
ON-GOING
BREMNER GLASS EQUIPMENT PTY LTD
4 WALKER STREET, BRAESIDE, VIC. 3195
TELE: (03)9587 2400 FAX:9587 5933
EMAIL: bge@bge.com.au
WEB SITE: www.bge.com.au
Procedure andlor Operation
Llfflng, Rotatlng and Tlltlng (where applicable)
HazardlRisk Descrlptlon
+Crushing (Subject to the operator being crushed by
any materlal or load falling from the plant or becoming
entrapped between the plant and any fixed structure)
*Cuts. Stabs 8 Punctures(Subject to making
contact wlth the materlal or load belng lifted eg.,
sharp objects or disintegration of material)
Level of Rlsk
Low, Med., Hlgh
Medium
Low
Preventatlve Measures and Controls
W h e n locating the vacuum lifter onto the materialto be limed, ensure that
the unit's rotationalhilting axis is centred on the material. Never attach
Vacuum Lifter below centre point of the material to be lifted.
To 'Tilt1-(Ifappllceble) Refer Manufacturers lnstructlon Booklet.
* To 'Rotete1-(If applicable) Refer Manufacturers Instruction Booklet.
'The safe working load limit of
Kg is stamped on the compl~ance
plate attached to the frame. This weightshould NEVER be exceeded.
"All correct personal protective equipment must be worn.
'Personnel other than the operator must keep clear when the load is
being lifted or moved.
"Operator to keep feet and legs clear of any suspended load.
*Operator to steady and control the load at arms length.
*Operator to move the load as near to floor level as IS practicable.
'Operator must never leave a suspended load unattended.
*When not in use, the frames must be stored in a safe place and manner
so that the pads, air lines and controls are not damaged.
+Specla/Note :
*Remember, if in any doubt, stop and seek advice and assistance.
Safetyprocedures;
Please be aware that several Vacuum Lifting
Frames in this range can perform both Rotational &
Tiltlng procedures. Some simultaneously, and others
independantly. Safety awareness is of Paramount
importance as risk factors associated with the 'Plant'
are substantially increased.
4 WALKER STREET, BRAESIDE, VIC. 31 95
TELE: (03)9587 2400 FAX: (03)9587 5933
EMAIL: bge@bge.com.au WEB SITE: WWW.BGE.COM.AU
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