Part VI (J) - Mechanical Plant & Machinery Safety (Day 6)

Site Safety Supervisor
Competency Course
Part VI (J) –
Occupational Safety Mechanical Plant
& Machinery Safety
1
Introduction
 There are wide ranges and varieties of plant

and machinery being deployed and used on
constructions sites.
 Accidents involving plant and machinery are

often severe and some cases fatal.
2
Introduction
Typical Plant & Machinery
 Bulldozers.
 Earth graders.
 Mobile cranes.
 Concrete pumps.
 Dumpers, etc.
3
Typical Hazards
Mechanical Hazards
• Entanglement - rotating shafts, pulleys,

sprockets and gears.
 Crushing - hard surfaces moving together.
 Severing - scissors or shear action.
4
Typical Hazards
Mechanical Hazards
 Cutting or puncturing -
sharp edges/ends.
 Slips, trips or falls -

cable of hose
connection/oil leaks,
etc.
5
Typical Hazards
Non-Mechanical Hazards
 Exposure/inhaling dust,
mists, vapours or fumes.
 Exposure to excessive
noise. to pressurise
 Exposure
fluids, gases or steams.
6
Typical Hazards
Non-Mechanical Hazards
 Contact with overhead power

lines.
 Contact or hitting structures.
 Knockdown pedestrian.
 Overturn.
7
General Control Measures
Planning & Preparation
 Valid certificate of fitness and
competent operator for

certificated plant and
machinery.
 Trained operators for plant and

machinery for other than
certificated machinery.
8
Planning & Preparation
 Manufacturer ’s specification/safe operating

procedures for plant and machinery
operations.
 Log-book for individual plant and machinery.
9
Prior to Operation
 Operators to conduct daily
inspection and record in the log
book.
 Inspection must include the

mechanical parts and non-
mechanical parts.
 Log-book for individual plant

and machinery.
10
Prior to Operation
 Any damage or faulty part reported to superior.
 Check site condition; identif routes to be used

and determine requirements for temporary traffic
management.
 Check locations of underground services and

overhead power lines.
11
Prior to Operation
 Operators are provided with appropriate PPE.
 Post suitable and appropriate warning signs at

conspicuous locations.
 Ensure those working in the vicinity are

informed and wearing high visibility clothing.
12
During Operation
 Operators are wearing appropriate PPE at all

time.
 Ensure guards and other means of protection
are not removed.
 Comply with manufacturer ’s specification/ safe

operating procedures at all time.
13
During Operation
 Keep travel speed slow
enoug to maintain control.
 Be aware of other
workers, plant and
machinery in the area.
14
During Operation
 Do not reverse unless there is
a clear view or assisted by a
banksman.
 Never leave plant/machinery
running and unattended;
remove keys when not in use
.
15
Working Near Plant/Machinery
 Wear high visibility clothing.
 Know the work operation; the direction the plant

or machinery will be coming or going.
 Watch the operator when moving into area;

make an eye contact with him.
16
Working Near Plant/Machinery
 Stand well clear of revolving, reversing,

swinging and turning plant or machinery.
 Be aware of plant or machinery sound, horn, or

reversing alarm.
17
Upon Completion
 Always leave or park in safe location, easily

seen and secured; particularly when left
overnight.
 Remove all posted warning signs.
18
Maintenance
 Repairing and servicing to be carried out by
competent person and recorded.
 Before commencing, ensure plant or

machinery is safely and securely parked.
 Do not carry out temporary or patch up

repairs.
19
Maintenance
 Watch out for hot lubricants, components
and parts.
 When leaving plant or machinery, isolate

controls and remove key.
 Immediately clean up any oil spillages.
20
Summary
 Plant and machinery are used to facilitate

and speed up work on site.
 Failure to take reasonable care will lead to

severe accidents.
21
Summary
 Plant and machinery safety requires specific

considerations and attention regarding the
selection of operators, inspections prior use,
during operations, upon completion and their
maintenance.
22
23

Part VI (J) - Mechanical Plant & Machinery Safety (Day 6)

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Part VI (J) - Mechanical Plant & Machinery Safety (Day 6)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Site Safety Supervisor

 There are wide ranges and varieties of plant

 Accidents involving plant and machinery are

Typical Plant & Machinery

• Entanglement - rotating shafts, pulleys,

 Slips, trips or falls -

 Contact with overhead power

 Contact or hitting structures.

Planning & Preparation

 Valid certificate of fitness and

competent operator for

 Trained operators for plant and

Planning & Preparation

 Manufacturer ’s specification/safe operating

 Inspection must include the

 Log-book for individual plant

 Check site condition; identif routes to be used

 Check locations of underground services and

 Operators are provided with appropriate PPE.

 Post suitable and appropriate warning signs at

 Ensure those working in the vicinity are

 Operators are wearing appropriate PPE at all

 Comply with manufacturer ’s specification/ safe

Working Near Plant/Machinery

 Wear high visibility clothing.

 Know the work operation; the direction the plant

 Watch the operator when moving into area;

Working Near Plant/Machinery

 Stand well clear of revolving, reversing,

 Be aware of plant or machinery sound, horn, or

 Always leave or park in safe location, easily

 Remove all posted warning signs.

 Before commencing, ensure plant or

 Do not carry out temporary or patch up

 When leaving plant or machinery, isolate

 Immediately clean up any oil spillages.

 Plant and machinery are used to facilitate

 Failure to take reasonable care will lead to

 Plant and machinery safety requires specific

You might also like