Grain Systems Unload Augers PNEG-1057 - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Emergency Shutdown Sequence
A. In an emergency, shutdown the power source.
4. Pinch Points
A Pinch Point is any place on the equipment which can injure the operator.
A. Components of this equipment have sharp edges which can scrape and/or cut an operator.
B. A moving auger can sever an operator’s limbs or even kill him/her.
5. Shields and Guards
A.
ALWAYS keep ALL shields and guards in place during operation.
6. Operator Qualifications
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who works with
or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons must also know and
meet all other qualifications, such as:
1. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety
procedures is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
2. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under
the age of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your
responsibility, as owner and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your
area or situation.
3. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
4. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations state:
"At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall
instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with
which the employee is, or will be involved." (Federal Occupational Safety & Health
Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D, Section 19287.57 (a) (6).
We will replace any missing shields or guards free of charge!
See (page VI) for more information on our Safety First program.
SAFETY GUIDELINES