Hazard Register

Type BACKHOE LOADER Location GraysOnline

Make MASSEY FERGUSON Lot Number 0020

Model MF40 Sale Number 8001038

Serial Number Vendor

ID Hazard Type Hazard Description

52693.1 Rollover A tractor rollover can lead to severe crushing injuries and/or death. Ensure rollover protective structure is
appropriately fitted and that it complies with the design and testing requirements specified in Australian
Standard 1636.
52693.2 Plant Controls Unintentional or incorrect operation of plant as a result of poorly labelled/unlabelled or incorrectly labelled
controls
52693.3 Guarding Plant should not be operated without original manufacturers guards in place or guards which comply with AS
4024 Safety of Machinery
52693.4 Ergonomic Tractor to be fitted with a ergonomic seat in accordance with manufactures instructions (current seat to be
replaced prior to operation)
52693.5 Plant Operation Unauthorised operation of plant (keys left in the ignition)
52693.6 Falling Falls may occur while accessing or egressing plant from incorrect mounting/dismounting method used by
operator (not maintaining 3 points of contact)
52693.7 Signage Operator injury may result from illegible or missing warning labels/signage (noise, PPE, operating
instructions, hot surfaces, exits etc). Regular inspection and replacement of warning labels is required
52693.8 Heat Stress Exposure to solar radiation causing heat stress. Ensure operators have access to drinking water to prevent
dehydration and have adequate rest breaks in a shaded area. Consider commencing earlier or finishing later
to avoid operators being in the sun in peak temperature times.
52693.9 Safety Devices Disengaging safety devices can result in preventable injury or death. Ensure all safety devices are not
bypassed by operators and undertake regular documented inspections of the seat switch, neutral startup and
PTO start up to ensure they remain engaged at all times.
52693.10 Registration If tractor is required to use public roads ensure that registration is current.
52693.11 Safety Devices Ensure reversing alarm, indicators and flashing hazard lights are fully functioning prior to using the tractor.
52693.12 Plant Operation Attach clear and visible operating instructions in operator cabin.
52693.13 Guarding Ensure operators observe the following safety procedures.
1) always shut down equipment before making repairs or adjustments.
2) regularly check the condition of all PTO and appliance guarding components
3) wear close fitting clothes and tie up long hair when working with equipment
4) always walk around and not over operating equipment.
52693.14 Carrying passengers Injury to passengers may result from carrying passengers in excessive numbers or in a manner unspecified
by the original manufacturers specifications.
52693.15 Entanglement Hair, clothing, gloves, necktie, jewellery, cleaning brushes, rags or other marterials may become entabgled
with moving parts of the plant, or materials in motion
52693.16 Noise Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) needs testing at the operator station. If SPL greater than 85dB(A 8hr) or 140dB
(C Peak) clear and visable warning signs must be attached re:use of hearing protection.
52693.17 Carrying passengers Passengers especially children can be severely injured or killed riding on the tractor. Do not carry passengers
on the tractor.
52693.18 Training Lack of traning can lead to tractor accidents. Ensure tractor operators receive adequate training. The training
should focus on safe driving techniques specific to the terrain and hazards of the site including ditches,
embankments, depressions, how to safely get out of soft ground, ascending and descending steep slopes.
Training should include the safe hitching of attachments, placement of guards and adjusting of the tractor
seat to ensure all controls can be accessed a d operated comfortably and safely.

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52693.19 Ergonomic Poorly designed seating can lead to back injuries. Ensure that the tractor seat has vibration absorbing
suspension. Ensure operators adjust the seating to suit their particular needs and wear footwear that
provides a firm grip when mounting or dismounting the tractor or when operating foot pedals.
52693.20 Plant Maintenance Poor maintenance can lead to injury through unexpected failure of the tractor. regularly inspect the ROPS to
ensure no signs of metal fatigue or damage are present. Keep all guards in place including powered take offs.
Do not remove or replace belts while pulleys are under power. Ensure steps and working platforms are free
of oil or grease. Never change tyres on sloping surfaces and always chock the other wheels prior to removing
tyres. When the tractor is jacked up, block it up evenly for additional support.
52693.21 Plant Operation Crushing injuries or death from being run over by a tractor. Ensure the self starter is operated from the
driving postion and not from the ground. Do not dismount from a moving tractor and ensurethe park break is
on and operating effectively before dismounting the tractor. Ensure the tractor is not parked on a steep slope
and remove the starting key when the tractor is not in use.
52693.22 Plant Operation Incorrectly fitted attachments can cause entrapment, crushing or fatal injuries. Ensure attachments are fitted
according to the manufacturer's instructions. When fitting attachments, always use the mounting parts
provided by the manufacturer. Do not use improvised methods to attach equipment. Ensure that the draw
bar is not raised above the adjustments made possible by the manufacturer and never hitch above the
centreline of the rear axel, around the axel housing or to the top link pin.
52693.23 PPE Ensure operators wear protective equipment such as hats, boots or closed in footware, gloves and
appropriate fitted clothing without ties or strings that may become entangled in moving parts.

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Occupational Health and Safety
Plant Safety
Purchaser Information
This plant health and safety information has been prepared by Graysonline for the purchaser of the plant item as required by National and State OHS
Legislation. Whilst every effort has been made to identify all of the hazards, it should be recognised that such hazards have been identified given due
consideration to the state of knowledge of the plant item.
If this plant item is being purchased for use at a place of work, the purchaser is reminded of their obligations to review the hazard register and in
consultation with employees, prepare a formal risk assessment for the operation of the plant item in the new environment.

In order to assess the risk, it is necessary to consider the likelihood of an incident that would impact (consequence) on health and safety at the workplace.
The following guidelines are provided to assist the purchaser to complete the plant assessment.

Likelihood Consequences

Frequency and duration of exposure Assume “worst case” injury, but also competent follow-up medical and
rehabilitation
support
Probability of occurrence of hazard or event
(including Consider forces or energy levels, highest belt tensions, size of gears,
part history of incidents) pulleys or other
entrapment points and therefore body parts likely to be injured
Possibility to avoid / minimize or limit the damage,
impact Consider sharpness of entrapment points, surrounding parts likely to
or harm exacerbate
injury, and any give in the entrapment point
Reliability and effectiveness of existing /
established Consider, will entrapment continue until plant is stopped, or can an injured
systems of control part travel
through the entrapment area

Are temperatures of plant, or chemicals, likely to further injure entrapped

person
The outcome of the risk assessment will be a prioritised list of risk control strategies and actions consistent with the following ratings:

Low risk- may be considered acceptable, where the existing controls in place are seen to be effective, requiring periodic monitoring for effectiveness.
Medium risk- considered to be unacceptable and requiring additional risk controls within medium to long term.
High risk – considered to be unacceptable and requiring action within the short to medium term.
Extreme risk – unacceptable, where immediate action required.

In all situations, employees/operators must be made aware of the control measures in place to protect them from the plant hazards.

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