Code of Practice
COP 40
Issued June 2009
No. 40 – BAIT MIXER
1.
BACKGROUND TO COP
Reason for COP:
To prevent injury and damage to bait mixer and
operator while the machine is in operation. The bait
mixer is used to mix poison over pre cut carrot baits.
Employee Training/Skills Reqd:
Only staff and contractors trained and familiar with
the bait mixer screener are allowed to operate the
machine.
Safety Gear:
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2.
Safety Hat (optional)
Ear protection
White overalls must be warn
COP WORK PROCEDURE
1.
The bait mixer must be thoroughly checked prior to using it.
2.
Before using the bait mixer each day the following must be checked:
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Quick visual inspection of the petrol motor and motor mounts
Oil level
Petrol level
Check drive belt for tension and wear and have replaced if necessary
Grease all grease nipples on moving parts
3.
Staff are required to report defective or damaged components to their manager /supervisor
as soon as it is discovered.
4.
No staff shall undertake any mechanical repairs unless they are qualified to do so.
5.
Check for loose fastenings.
6.
Start the machine and check for undue noise and vibrations. If noisy shut down immediately
and report to person in charge.
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HBRC
CODE OF PRACTICE
Source of Hazard &
Associated Harm.
Issued February 2009
Risk
Rating
(A) 1-5
Freq. of
Exposure
(B) 1-5
Petrol powered bait mixer
Unrepaired and or damaged
components.
The bait mixer must be
thoroughly checked prior to
using it
Mixing – splashes, an
inhalation of poison
Risk
Total
(AxB)
Risk Management
(Eliminate, Isolate,
Minimise).
Minimise
Minimise
Minimise
Isolate
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5-Very Significant
5-Continuous
4-Quite Significant
4-More than 1 exposure/week
Person
Responsible
(First Name)
Operator
Action Already and/or Taken or
Proposed.
Routine pre use checks
Ensure that all maintenance repairs
are notified as a matter of urgency
Check that all rotating component are
free to turn by hand and all fixed
parts a securely attached.
Wear personal protective gear.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Reviewed by OSH Committee:
Risk Rating:
Freq. Of Risk:
COP 40
COP HAZARD ID & CONTROL
Date
Completed/
Sign.
Operator
Operator
Operator
Date:
3-Significant
3-Exposure between 1/week & 1/month
2-A Risk
2-Exposure between 1/month & 1/6 months
1-Not Much of a Risk
1-Exposure less than 1/6 months
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