KILN INLET SPILLAGE CLEANING RISK ASSESMENT

TASKS:
Erection of barricade
Water Cooling
Lashing / scooping of material
Shoveling into wheel burrows
Tipping of wheel burrows

HAZARD:
Hot Steam Generation
Hot Dust Generation
Slippery Ground
Stepping into hot material
Slips, Trips and Falls
Manual Handling
Working at height
Harmful gases from incomplete combustion in the kiln
Rotating kiln


EFFECTS:
Injuries: broken limbs, bruises
Burns to body parts
Damage to respiratory system
Heat Fatigue, leading exhaustion

CONTROLS:
Wear Task Specific PPE (Aluminised boots, jacket, trousers and gloves, dust
masks). Aluminised gloves IF not available, therefore use leather gloves.
Do not step onto raw mill (dry or wet)
Put physical barrier to demarcate raw mill area and worker
Be alert: take note of raw mill on the ground, good visibility of the work area,
Provide drinking water
Make use of the mobile platform
Take frequent breaks
Controlled access to the work area
Maintain clear means of communication with the control room two way radio
Ensure a First Aider in the team
Ensure the shower is working properly
Ensure the working area is cleared of any unwanted material
Ensure mantis grating is placed over the offloading point
Ensure handrails are in good condition around the work area

Comment:
Report any signs of fire detected in the work area to the control room or shift manager.