GENERAL INFORMATION · 14:39 · ENGLISH AUDIO AND CAPTIONS
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0:04 Before you start
This video provides general information for workers on almond farms. Before you start work, your host employer will explain the exact safe operating procedure, machine instructions and personal protective equipment required at your site. This video supports training. It does not replace practical training, assessment, supervisor sign-off or a training record. English is the authoritative version.
0:39 Step 1
Training and Safety
Potential risk.
Workers unsure of the process may lead to unwanted events which may result in injury, fatality or damage to equipment.
Risk treatment.
At the end of this training which includes the practical component if you are unsure of the process do not proceed contact your Supervisor and the Orchard Manager immediately
If at any time during this process you feel unsafe you are authorised and expected to stop
Contact your Supervisor and the Orchard Manager immediately
1:17 Step 2
Pre-start/safety meeting
Potential risk.
Employees not aware of traffic management requirements may lead to serious collision resulting in injury to operator and damage to equipment
Poor communication when machinery is moved from block to block
Employees with language barriers may not understand traffic management plans
Employees taking short cuts through headlands may lead to collisions resulting in injury to employees and damage to equipment
Risk treatment.
Employees MUST attend morning pre-starts in front of the orchard activity board
host employer management MUST communicate traffic routes before the start of each shift
Equipment specific supervisors MUST reiterate traffic management plans to their teams
If there are language barriers an interpreter MUST be used to communicate traffic management requirements
If traffic management changes throughout the day host employer management and supervisors are responsible for communicating changes to employees and updating the orchard activity board.
2:31 Step 3
Complete daily check
Potential risk.
Damage to machinery
Injury to operator.
Risk treatment.
Any adjustment changes must be reported to the Supervisor.
Adjustments are to be completed by the supervisor in conjunction with the maintenance department.
Leave machinery shut down whilst doing checks.
When completing checks ensure equipment is isolated.
Ensure all controls and seating are adjusted for support and comfort.
Confirm correct channel and complete UHF radio check
During training ensure operators understand how to make adjustments of controls and seating.
Equipment supervisor must monitor pre-start operation
Pre-start checks must be documented.
3:26 Step 4
Starting tractor and conditioner
Potential risk.
Accidents due to slow operation of cold hydraulic systems
Uncontrolled movement
Risk treatment.
Ensure park brake is applied, start engine and allow 5 minutes warm up time.
All warm up activities must be completed in a designated area near the workshop before travelling to the block.
Assist warm up by operating all hydraulic systems.
3:57 Step 5
Travel to row
Potential risk.
Travelling with doors open can cause damage to doors and windows.
Risk treatment.
Fit seat belt, activate flashing light, or turn on headlights as applicable close the door and travel to work area.
Sound horn,wait a few seconds, look around for pedestrians and then move off
Be aware of travel surface and look out for wash outs, bog holes, uneven ground and irrigation infrastructure.
You MUST be aware of the site traffic management plan before entering the orchard.
Whilst travelling to work area be aware of all equipment travelling along a headland when exiting tree rows.
Travel at safe speed, adhering to any traffic management signs and giving way to all operating machinery.
Discuss any known obstacles in work area with the supervisor before the start of the day’s work.
Report any obstacles in travel path immediately to Supervisor for rectification.
Ensure that drop gate is closed and V-Bar raised
Doors and windows must be shut before the tractor is moved.
Report known obstacles in work area with the supervisor before the start of the day’s work.
Never take short cuts always travel the designated route communicated and highlighted on the orchard activity board
5:30 Step 6
Begin conditioning
Potential risk.
Turning to sharp causing damage to machinery.
Jack- knifing hitch of conditioner if reversing is required.
Rough operation causing damage to operating machinery.
Leaving a sand row behind the conditioner and burying almonds missed
Rough operating conditions causing injury to operator.
Crushing of workers whilst reversing conditioner.
Cuts and lacerations from jammed sticks.
Traffic accidents at headlands.
Risk of in jury to personnel from blower
Risk treatment.
Ensure no one is within 30 meters when operating the blower
Line up the centre of the pick- up head with the almond windrow.
Engage PTO drive of tractor, lower Lower the V – Bar
Ensure that V- bar is set at correct height and engaged.
Engage PTO drive of tractor when pick up is stationary at idle
Increase revs to obtain 520 PTO speed.
Select correct gear and begin picking up almonds whilst checking for optimum efficiency of the conditioner.
Supervisor must monitor conditioning operations regularly.
If large sticks or obstacles are present in the row shut down,isolate equipment and remove obstacle (NOTE always apply the park brake and communicate when you are exiting the tractor.)
If required to reverse contact the Supervisor
When exiting equipment apply hand brake stop all functions
Stop at all headlands and check for traffic before proceeding .
Operator to ensure other workers are not in vicinity of conditioner when reversing
Supervisor must monitor conditioner operations regularly
7:28 Step 7
Check row quality
Potential risk.
Poor production leaving almonds behind
Unwanted debris,sand,sticks and leaves can cause excessive wear to conditioner
Risk treatment.
QA and Supervisor Must continually check quality of conditioning.
If almonds are apparent in the sand row, stop operation immediately and contact Supervisor
7:56 Step 8
Mandatory monitoring
Potential risk.
Rough operation causing damage to operating machinery.
Cover dislodging causing the Operator to stand up on the Pickup to put the cover back on.
Hot areas and pinch points
Operator falling off Pickup trailer
Equipment not Isolated
Risk treatment.
Keep constant check on all drives and guard covers
If the cover becomes dislodged the Operator must shut down all equipment, isolate the tractor and apply brake.
Call for assistance to replace cover as this MUST be a two person job.
No one is authorised to stand on or get into the conditioner
Report all faults or concerns immediately to your Supervisor
8:45 Step 9
Filling conditioning hopper and stick elevator
Potential risk.
Blockages and jamming
Almond damage
Risk treatment.
Monitor cameras for stick build up and to monitor windrow
As the stick belt begins to fill, empty at the end of block in an open area or where instructed by the Supervisor
Supervisor to monitor operation constantly.
9:13 Step 10
End of row crossing headlands
Potential risk.
Loss of almonds on roadways.
Dehulled and damaged product
Damage to machinery
Risk treatment.
Engage the lever to close the drop gate evenly while conditioner is moving at the end of row or crossing headlands
Do not turn tight at end of rows whilst operating conditioner.
Always beware of other traffic when exiting out of rows
9:43 Step 11
End of shift routine maintenance
Potential risk.
Bites from spiders and snakes.
Eye injuries.
Cuts and lacerations from jammed sticks.
Slips, trips and falls from machinery frames.
Compressed air injuries
Equipment not isolated
Risk treatment.
As each work shift is completed, ensure that all nuts and sticks are removed from the conditioner.
Blow down unit as per Orchard Safe use of Compressed Air Safe Operating Procedure.
Securely park machine in the designated maintenance area.
If required refill equipment in preparation for the next shift.(NOTE this may differ from orchard to orchard.Check with your Supervisor)
If using compressed air positive sealed goggles with strap must be worn.
Isolate the equipment at the end of shift
10:44 Qualifications and experience
Qualifications and experience.
All employees/ workers must be trained, hold relevant licenses, and be assessed as competent before operating any equipment on host employer sites. there must be safety induction records with the workers’ name on the records. where licenses are required a copy of this must be on site file or personal file.
11:12 Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities.
All employees/ workers must adhere to host employer policies and procedures and report any concerns and incidents immediately to their manager/ supervisor. it is the responsibility of both host employer onsite management and contractor companies to identify language barriers and provide interpreters where required.
11:42 Training required
Training required.
All employees/ workers must have been inducted to the site and deemed competent in relevant Safe Operating Procedure and site traffic management plans. site managers must sign off all Safe Operating Procedure before employees/ worker start work on site or equipment. training should be completed by a competent person or training organization.
12:10 Codes of practice and legislation
Codes of practice and legislation.
All employees/ workers must adhere to codes of practice, standards and guideline, whs and ohs acts and regulations.
12:27 Plant, equipment and PPE
Plant, equipment and PPE.
Job specific protective personal equipment (ppe) must be identified and worn when required (i.e. positive sealed goggles with a strap when using compressed air). PPE is a shared responsibility between your host employer and Orchard Tech. Your host employer will provide the PPE required for your task. If the required PPE has not been supplied, stop work and contact Orchard Tech. workers to wear all outdoor ppe where required – wear positive sealed eye protection, gloves, hat, sunburn cream, steel capped boots, long sleeve shirts and long trousers. hi viz clothing must be worn at all times.
13:23 Maintenance checks
Maintenance checks.
If a vehicle, plant, equipment, or machinery is found to be defective or damaged, it must be tagged with ‘out of service’ tag until repaired and isolation register completed. daily pre-start/ pre-shift checks and post-checks if required are to be completed and recorded in all instances. maintenance teams are responsible for all maintenance on equipment. workers can only undertake maintenance if they have been adequately trained in the relevant process.
14:03 Before work starts
This video provides general information. Before you start work, your host employer will explain the exact procedure and provide practical training for your site. This video does not replace assessment, supervisor sign-off or a training record. If you do not understand something, use the English or talk to your supervisor at the host employer site. The host will provide you with an interpreter.
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ENGLISH IS THE AUTHORITATIVE VERSION | NOT AUTHORISED FOR TONGAN-ALONE DISPLAY
° Locally composed Tongan. Some complete passages remain in English. English narration. Host interpreter explanation, exact site instructions, PPE and practical training are required.
Before you start
This video provides general information for workers on almond farms.
Lea Fakatonga:
This video provides general information for workers on almond farms.
Before you start work, your host employer will explain the exact safe operating procedure, machine instructions and personal protective equipment required at your site.
Lea Fakatonga:
Before you start work, your host employer will explain the exact safe operating procedure, machine instructions and personal protective equipment required at your site.
This video supports training.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku poupou ʻa e vitiō ni ki he ako. °
It does not replace practical training, assessment, supervisor sign-off or a training record.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku ʻikai fetongi ʻe he vitiō ni ʻa e ako ʻaki hono fakahoko tonu ʻa e ngāue, hono fakafuofuaʻi, hono fakangofua mo fakamoʻoniʻi ʻe he supavaisa (supervisor sign-off), pe ha lēkooti ʻo e ako. °
English is the authoritative version.
Lea Fakatonga:
English is the authoritative version.
Step 1
Training and Safety
Lea Fakatonga:
Ako mo e Malu °
Step 1
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 1
Workers unsure of the process may lead to unwanted events which may result in injury, fatality or damage to equipment.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava ke iku ʻa e taʻepau ʻa e kau ngāue ki he founga ngāue ki ha ngaahi meʻa ʻoku ʻikai fiemaʻu ke hoko, ʻa ia ʻe malava ke iku ki ha lavea, mate pe maumau ʻa e meʻangāue. °
Step 1
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 1
At the end of this training which includes the practical component if you are unsure of the process do not proceed contact your Supervisor and the Orchard Manager immediately
Lea Fakatonga:
At the end of this training which includes the practical component if you are unsure of the process do not proceed contact your Supervisor and the Orchard Manager immediately
Step 1
If at any time during this process you feel unsafe you are authorised and expected to stop
Lea Fakatonga:
If at any time during this process you feel unsafe you are authorised and expected to stop
Step 1
Contact your Supervisor and the Orchard Manager immediately
Lea Fakatonga:
Fetuʻutaki ki hoʻo Supavaisa mo e Pule ʻo e Ngoue ʻi he taimi pē ko ia °
Step 2
Pre-start/safety meeting
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakataha kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue / malu °
Step 2
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 2
Employees not aware of traffic management requirements may lead to serious collision resulting in injury to operator and damage to equipment
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava ke iku ʻa e taʻeʻilo ʻa e kau ngāue ki he ngaahi fiemaʻu puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki ki ha fepaki lahi, ʻo lavea ai ʻa e tokotaha fakaʻuli pea maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 2
Poor communication when machinery is moved from block to block
Lea Fakatonga:
Fetuʻutaki ʻoku ʻikai lelei ʻi hono hiki ʻa e ngaahi mīsini mei he poloka ʻe taha ki he poloka ʻe taha °
Step 2
Employees with language barriers may not understand traffic management plans
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE malava ke ʻikai mahino ki he kau ngāue ʻoku nau faingataʻaʻia ʻi he lea ʻa e ngaahi palani puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki °
Step 2
Employees taking short cuts through headlands may lead to collisions resulting in injury to employees and damage to equipment
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava ke fakatupu ha fepaki ʻe he kau ngāue ʻoku nau fou ʻi ha hala tuʻusi ʻi he ngaahi headlands, ʻo iku ki ha lavea ʻa e kau ngāue mo e maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 2
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 2
Employees MUST attend morning pre-starts in front of the orchard activity board
Lea Fakatonga:
KUO PAU ke kau ʻa e kau ngāue ki he ngaahi fakataha pongipongi kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue ʻi muʻa ʻi he papa fakahā ʻo e ngaahi ngāue ʻi he ngoue °
Step 2
host employer management MUST communicate traffic routes before the start of each shift
Lea Fakatonga:
host employer management MUST communicate traffic routes before the start of each shift
Step 2
Equipment specific supervisors MUST reiterate traffic management plans to their teams
Lea Fakatonga:
KUO PAU ke toe fakamanatu ʻe he kau supavaisa ki he meʻangāue pau ʻa e ngaahi palani puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki ki heʻenau ngaahi timi °
Step 2
If there are language barriers an interpreter MUST be used to communicate traffic management requirements
Lea Fakatonga:
If there are language barriers an interpreter MUST be used to communicate traffic management requirements
Step 2
If traffic management changes throughout the day host employer management and supervisors are responsible for communicating changes to employees and updating the orchard activity board.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku liliu ʻa e puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki lolotonga ʻa e ʻaho, ko e fatongia ʻo e kau pule ʻo e host employer mo e kau supavaisa ke fakahā ʻa e ngaahi liliu ki he kau ngāue pea fakatonutonu ʻa e papa fakahā ʻo e ngaahi ngāue ʻi he ngoue. °
Step 3
Complete daily check
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakakakato ʻa e vakaiʻi fakaʻaho °
Step 3
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 3
Damage to machinery
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e ngaahi mīsini °
Step 3
Injury to operator.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 3
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 3
Any adjustment changes must be reported to the Supervisor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke lipooti ha ngaahi liliu ki he fakatonutonu ki he Supavaisa. °
Step 3
Adjustments are to be completed by the supervisor in conjunction with the maintenance department.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakakakato ʻa e ngaahi fakatonutonu ʻe he supavaisa fakataha mo e potungāue tauhi mo fakalelei meʻangāue. °
Step 3
Leave machinery shut down whilst doing checks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tauhi ʻa e mīsini ke mate lolotonga hono fai ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi. °
Step 3
When completing checks ensure equipment is isolated.
Lea Fakatonga:
When completing checks ensure equipment is isolated.
Step 3
Ensure all controls and seating are adjusted for support and comfort.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku fakatonutonu ʻa e ngaahi meʻa puleʻi kotoa mo e nofoʻanga ke poupou mo fiemālie. °
Step 3
Confirm correct channel and complete UHF radio check
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻa e senolo totonu pea fakahoko ʻa e vakaiʻi ʻo e letio UHF °
Step 3
During training ensure operators understand how to make adjustments of controls and seating.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lolotonga ʻa e ako, fakapapauʻi ʻoku mahino ki he kau ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻa e founga hono fakatonutonu ʻo e ngaahi meʻa puleʻi mo e nofoʻanga. °
Step 3
Equipment supervisor must monitor pre-start operation
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tokangaʻi ʻe he supavaisa ʻo e meʻangāue ʻa e ngāue kimuʻa ʻi he kamata °
Step 3
Pre-start checks must be documented.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke lēkooti ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue. °
Step 4
Starting tractor and conditioner
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamoʻui ʻo e palau mo e conditioner °
Step 4
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 4
Accidents due to slow operation of cold hydraulic systems
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki tupu mei he ngāue māmālie ʻa e ngaahi faiga hydraulic ʻoku kei momoko °
Step 4
Uncontrolled movement
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaʻunu ʻoku ʻikai puleʻi °
Step 4
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 4
Ensure park brake is applied, start engine and allow 5 minutes warm up time.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure park brake is applied, start engine and allow 5 minutes warm up time.
Step 4
All warm up activities must be completed in a designated area near the workshop before travelling to the block.
Lea Fakatonga:
All warm up activities must be completed in a designated area near the workshop before travelling to the block.
Step 4
Assist warm up by operating all hydraulic systems.
Lea Fakatonga:
Assist warm up by operating all hydraulic systems.
Step 5
Travel to row
Lea Fakatonga:
Feʻaluʻaki ki he ʻotu °
Step 5
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 5
Travelling with doors open can cause damage to doors and windows.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava ke maumau ʻa e ngaahi matapā mo e matapā sioʻata ʻi he feʻaluʻaki lolotonga ʻoku ava ʻa e ngaahi matapā. °
Step 5
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 5
Fit seat belt, activate flashing light, or turn on headlights as applicable close the door and travel to work area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fit seat belt, activate flashing light, or turn on headlights as applicable close the door and travel to work area.
Step 5
Sound horn,wait a few seconds, look around for pedestrians and then move off
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e horn, tatali ʻi ha ngaahi sekoni siʻi, sio takai ki ha kau lue pea toki ngaʻunu °
Step 5
Be aware of travel surface and look out for wash outs, bog holes, uneven ground and irrigation infrastructure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tokanga ki he funga kelekele ʻoku fai ai ʻa e feʻaluʻaki pea sio ki he ngaahi feituʻu kuo tafia ʻe he vai, ngaahi luo pelepela, kelekele ʻoku ʻikai tokalelei mo e ngaahi meʻa ki he fakavai. °
Step 5
You MUST be aware of the site traffic management plan before entering the orchard.
Lea Fakatonga:
KUO PAU ke ke ʻiloʻi ʻa e palani puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki ʻo e feituʻu ngāue kimuʻa pea toki hū ki he ngoue. °
Step 5
Whilst travelling to work area be aware of all equipment travelling along a headland when exiting tree rows.
Lea Fakatonga:
Whilst travelling to work area be aware of all equipment travelling along a headland when exiting tree rows.
Step 5
Travel at safe speed, adhering to any traffic management signs and giving way to all operating machinery.
Lea Fakatonga:
Feʻaluʻaki ʻi ha vave ʻoku malu, muimui ki ha ngaahi fakaʻilonga puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki pea tuku ʻa e hala ki he ngaahi mīsini kotoa ʻoku ngāue. °
Step 5
Discuss any known obstacles in work area with the supervisor before the start of the day’s work.
Lea Fakatonga:
Discuss any known obstacles in work area with the supervisor before the start of the day’s work.
Step 5
Report any obstacles in travel path immediately to Supervisor for rectification.
Lea Fakatonga:
Report any obstacles in travel path immediately to Supervisor for rectification.
Step 5
Ensure that drop gate is closed and V-Bar raised
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku tāpuni ʻa e drop gate pea kuo hiki ʻa e V-Bar °
Step 5
Doors and windows must be shut before the tractor is moved.
Lea Fakatonga:
Doors and windows must be shut before the tractor is moved.
Step 5
Report known obstacles in work area with the supervisor before the start of the day’s work.
Lea Fakatonga:
Report known obstacles in work area with the supervisor before the start of the day’s work.
Step 5
Never take short cuts always travel the designated route communicated and highlighted on the orchard activity board
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOua ʻaupito ʻe ngāueʻaki ha hala tuʻusi; feʻaluʻaki maʻu pē ʻi he hala kuo vaheʻi, fakahā mo fakaʻilongaʻi ʻi he papa fakahā ʻo e ngaahi ngāue ʻi he ngoue °
Step 6
Begin conditioning
Lea Fakatonga:
Kamata ʻa e conditioning °
Step 6
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 6
Turning to sharp causing damage to machinery.
Lea Fakatonga:
Afe fuʻu fasi ʻo tupu ai ʻa e maumau ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 6
Jack- knifing hitch of conditioner if reversing is required.
Lea Fakatonga:
Pelu ʻa e fakapipiki ʻo e conditioner (jack-knifing) kapau ʻoku fiemaʻu ke fakaʻuli fakaholomui. °
Step 6
Rough operation causing damage to operating machinery.
Lea Fakatonga:
Rough operation causing damage to operating machinery.
Step 6
Leaving a sand row behind the conditioner and burying almonds missed
Lea Fakatonga:
Ko hono tuku ha ʻotu ʻoneʻone ʻi mui ʻi he conditioner pea tanu ai ʻa e ngaahi almond naʻe ʻikai tufi °
Step 6
Rough operating conditions causing injury to operator.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi tuʻunga ngāue kovi ʻoku fakatupu ha lavea ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 6
Crushing of workers whilst reversing conditioner.
Lea Fakatonga:
Laiki ʻa e kau ngāue lolotonga hono fakaʻuli fakaholomui ʻa e conditioner. °
Step 6
Cuts and lacerations from jammed sticks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea motu mo e mahae tupu mei he ngaahi vaʻakau ʻoku fihia. °
Step 6
Traffic accidents at headlands.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki ʻi he headlands. °
Step 6
Risk of in jury to personnel from blower
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻo e lavea ʻa e kakai mei he blower °
Step 6
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 6
Ensure no one is within 30 meters when operating the blower
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻikai ha taha ʻi loto ʻi he mita ʻe 30 ʻi he taimi ʻoku ngāueʻaki ai ʻa e blower °
Step 6
Line up the centre of the pick- up head with the almond windrow.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatonutonu ʻa e lotolotonga ʻo e pick-up head ke laine mo e almond windrow. °
Step 6
Engage PTO drive of tractor, lower Lower the V - Bar
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamoʻui ʻa e PTO drive ʻo e palau, tuku hifo ʻa e V-Bar °
Step 6
Ensure that V- bar is set at correct height and engaged.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure that V- bar is set at correct height and engaged.
Step 6
Engage PTO drive of tractor when pick up is stationary at idle
Lea Fakatonga:
Engage PTO drive of tractor when pick up is stationary at idle
Step 6
Increase revs to obtain 520 PTO speed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Increase revs to obtain 520 PTO speed.
Step 6
Select correct gear and begin picking up almonds whilst checking for optimum efficiency of the conditioner.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fili ʻa e kia totonu pea kamata hono tufi ʻa e ngaahi foʻi almond lolotonga ʻa e vakaiʻi ke ola lelei taha ʻa e conditioner. °
Step 6
Supervisor must monitor conditioning operations regularly.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke vakaiʻi maʻu pē ʻe he Supavaisa ʻa e ngaahi ngāue conditioning. °
Step 6
If large sticks or obstacles are present in the row shut down,isolate equipment and remove obstacle (NOTE always apply the park brake and communicate when you are exiting the tractor.)
Lea Fakatonga:
If large sticks or obstacles are present in the row shut down,isolate equipment and remove obstacle (NOTE always apply the park brake and communicate when you are exiting the tractor.)
Step 6
If required to reverse contact the Supervisor
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku fiemaʻu ke fakaʻuli fakaholomui, fetuʻutaki ki he Supavaisa °
Step 6
When exiting equipment apply hand brake stop all functions
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he hifo mei he meʻangāue, fakamaʻu ʻa e hand brake pea taʻofi ʻa e ngaahi ngāue kotoa ʻo e mīsini °
Step 6
Stop at all headlands and check for traffic before proceeding .
Lea Fakatonga:
Tuʻu ʻi he ngaahi headland kotoa pē pea vakaiʻi ʻa e feʻaluʻaki kimuʻa pea toki hoko atu. °
Step 6
Operator to ensure other workers are not in vicinity of conditioner when reversing
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakapapauʻi ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻoku ʻikai ha kau ngāue kehe ofi ki he conditioner ʻi he fakaʻuli fakaholomui °
Step 6
Supervisor must monitor conditioner operations regularly
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke vakaiʻi maʻu pē ʻe he Supavaisa ʻa e ngāue ʻa e conditioner °
Step 7
Check row quality
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi ʻa e tuʻunga ʻo e ʻotu °
Step 7
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 7
Poor production leaving almonds behind
Lea Fakatonga:
Poor production leaving almonds behind
Step 7
Unwanted debris,sand,sticks and leaves can cause excessive wear to conditioner
Lea Fakatonga:
Unwanted debris,sand,sticks and leaves can cause excessive wear to conditioner
Step 7
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 7
QA and Supervisor Must continually check quality of conditioning.
Lea Fakatonga:
KUO PAU ke vakaiʻi hokohoko ʻe he QA mo e Supavaisa ʻa e lelei ʻo e conditioning. °
Step 7
If almonds are apparent in the sand row, stop operation immediately and contact Supervisor
Lea Fakatonga:
If almonds are apparent in the sand row, stop operation immediately and contact Supervisor
Step 8
Mandatory monitoring
Lea Fakatonga:
Mandatory monitoring
Step 8
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 8
Rough operation causing damage to operating machinery.
Lea Fakatonga:
Rough operation causing damage to operating machinery.
Step 8
Cover dislodging causing the Operator to stand up on the Pickup to put the cover back on.
Lea Fakatonga:
Mavahe ʻa e tapuni ʻo tupu ai ʻa e tuʻu hake ʻa e Tokotaha Ngāueʻaki ʻi he Pickup ke toe fakapipiki ʻa e tapuni. °
Step 8
Hot areas and pinch points
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi feituʻu vela mo e pinch points °
Step 8
Operator falling off Pickup trailer
Lea Fakatonga:
Tō ʻa e Tokotaha Ngāueʻaki mei he trailer ʻo e Pickup °
Step 8
Equipment not Isolated
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIkai fakamavaheʻi ʻa e meʻangāue mei he mālohi °
Step 8
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 8
Keep constant check on all drives and guard covers
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi hokohoko ʻa e ngaahi drive mo e ngaahi guard cover kotoa pē °
Step 8
If the cover becomes dislodged the Operator must shut down all equipment, isolate the tractor and apply brake.
Lea Fakatonga:
If the cover becomes dislodged the Operator must shut down all equipment, isolate the tractor and apply brake.
Step 8
Call for assistance to replace cover as this MUST be a two person job.
Lea Fakatonga:
Call for assistance to replace cover as this MUST be a two person job.
Step 8
No one is authorised to stand on or get into the conditioner
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku ʻikai fakamafaiʻi ha taha ke tuʻu ʻi he conditioner pe hū ki loto ʻi ai °
Step 8
Report all faults or concerns immediately to your Supervisor
Lea Fakatonga:
Lipooti ʻa e ngaahi fehālaaki pe hohaʻa kotoa pē ki hoʻo Supavaisa ʻi he taimi pē ko ia °
Step 9
Filling conditioning hopper and stick elevator
Lea Fakatonga:
Filling conditioning hopper and stick elevator
Step 9
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 9
Blockages and jamming
Lea Fakatonga:
Blockages and jamming
Step 9
Almond damage
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e almond °
Step 9
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 9
Monitor cameras for stick build up and to monitor windrow
Lea Fakatonga:
Monitor cameras for stick build up and to monitor windrow
Step 9
As the stick belt begins to fill, empty at the end of block in an open area or where instructed by the Supervisor
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he kamata fonu ʻa e stick belt, lilingi ʻi he ngataʻanga ʻo e poloka ʻi ha feituʻu ʻataʻatā pe ʻi he feituʻu ʻoku fakahinohino ʻe he Supavaisa °
Step 9
Supervisor to monitor operation constantly.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tokangaʻi hokohoko ʻa e ngāue ʻe he Supavaisa. °
Step 10
End of row crossing headlands
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngataʻanga ʻo e ʻotu mo e kolosi ʻi he headlands °
Step 10
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 10
Loss of almonds on roadways.
Lea Fakatonga:
Mole ʻa e almond ʻi he ngaahi hala. °
Step 10
Dehulled and damaged product
Lea Fakatonga:
Dehulled and damaged product
Step 10
Damage to machinery
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e ngaahi mīsini °
Step 10
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 10
Engage the lever to close the drop gate evenly while conditioner is moving at the end of row or crossing headlands
Lea Fakatonga:
Engage the lever to close the drop gate evenly while conditioner is moving at the end of row or crossing headlands
Step 10
Do not turn tight at end of rows whilst operating conditioner.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOua ʻe afe fuʻu fasi ʻi he ngataʻanga ʻo e ngaahi ʻotu lolotonga hono ngāueʻaki ʻa e conditioner. °
Step 10
Always beware of other traffic when exiting out of rows
Lea Fakatonga:
Tokanga maʻu pē ki he feʻaluʻaki kehe ʻi he hū atu mei he ngaahi ʻotu °
Step 11
End of shift routine maintenance
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāue tauhi mo fakalelei anga maheni ʻi he ʻosi ʻa e sifi °
Step 11
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 11
Bites from spiders and snakes.
Lea Fakatonga:
Bites from spiders and snakes.
Step 11
Eye injuries.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea ʻo e mata. °
Step 11
Cuts and lacerations from jammed sticks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea motu mo e mahae tupu mei he ngaahi vaʻakau ʻoku fihia. °
Step 11
Slips, trips and falls from machinery frames.
Lea Fakatonga:
Slips, trips and falls from machinery frames.
Step 11
Compressed air injuries
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea tupu mei he compressed air °
Step 11
Equipment not isolated
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIkai fakamavaheʻi ʻa e meʻangāue mei he mālohi °
Step 11
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 11
As each work shift is completed, ensure that all nuts and sticks are removed from the conditioner.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi ʻa e sifi ngāue takitaha, fakapapauʻi ʻoku toʻo ʻa e ngaahi almond mo e vaʻakau kotoa pē mei he conditioner. °
Step 11
Blow down unit as per Orchard Safe use of Compressed Air Safe Operating Procedure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Puhi ʻa e unit ʻo fakatatau mo e Safe Operating Procedure ʻo e Ngoue ki he Ngāueʻaki Malu ʻo e Compressed Air. °
Step 11
Securely park machine in the designated maintenance area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Paka malu ʻa e mīsini ʻi he feituʻu tauhi mo fakalelei kuo vaheʻi. °
Step 11
If required refill equipment in preparation for the next shift.(NOTE this may differ from orchard to orchard.Check with your Supervisor)
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku fiemaʻu, toe fakafonu ʻa e meʻangāue ke teuteu ki he sifi hoko. (FAKATOKANGA: ʻE lava ke kehekehe eni mei he ngoue ʻe taha ki he ngoue ʻe taha. Fehuʻi ki hoʻo Supavaisa) °
Step 11
If using compressed air positive sealed goggles with strap must be worn.
Lea Fakatonga:
If using compressed air positive sealed goggles with strap must be worn.
Step 11
Isolate the equipment at the end of shift
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamavaheʻi ʻa e meʻangāue mei he mālohi ʻi he ʻosi ʻa e sifi °
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications and experience.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi tohi fakamoʻoni mo e taukei. °
Qualifications and experience
All employees/ workers must be trained, hold relevant licenses, and be assessed as competent before operating any equipment on host employer sites.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke akoʻi ʻa e kau ngāue kotoa pē, ke nau maʻu ʻa e ngaahi laiseni ʻoku fekauʻaki, pea fakafuofuaʻi ʻoku nau poto feʻunga kimuʻa pea nau toki ngāueʻaki ha meʻangāue ʻi he ngaahi feituʻu ngāue ʻa e host employer. °
there must be safety induction records with the workers’ name on the records.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke ʻi ai ha ngaahi lēkooti ʻo e fakataukei ki he malu ʻoku hā ai ʻa e hingoa ʻo e kau ngāue. °
where licenses are required a copy of this must be on site file or personal file.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he taimi ʻoku fiemaʻu ai ha ngaahi laiseni, kuo pau ke ʻi he faile ʻo e feituʻu ngāue pe faile fakataautaha ha tatau ʻo ia. °
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fatongia mo e ngaahi meʻa ke tokangaʻi. °
Duties and responsibilities
All employees/ workers must adhere to host employer policies and procedures and report any concerns and incidents immediately to their manager/ supervisor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke muimui ʻa e kau ngāue kotoa pē ki he ngaahi tuʻutuʻuni mo e founga ngāue ʻa e host employer pea lipooti ha hohaʻa mo ha ngaahi meʻa naʻe hoko ki heʻenau pule pe supavaisa ʻi he taimi pē ko ia. °
it is the responsibility of both host employer onsite management and contractor companies to identify language barriers and provide interpreters where required.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ko e fatongia ʻo e kau pule ʻi he feituʻu ngāue ʻa e host employer mo e ngaahi kautaha konituleki fakatouʻosi ke ʻiloʻi ʻa e ngaahi faingataʻa ʻi he lea pea ʻoatu ha kau fakatonulea ʻi he taimi ʻoku fiemaʻu ai. °
Training required
Training required.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ako ʻoku fiemaʻu. °
Training required
All employees/ workers must have been inducted to the site and deemed competent in relevant Safe Operating Procedure and site traffic management plans.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke ʻosi fakataukei ʻa e kau ngāue kotoa pē ki he feituʻu ngāue pea fakapapauʻi ʻoku nau poto feʻunga ʻi he Safe Operating Procedure mo e ngaahi palani puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki ʻi he feituʻu ngāue ʻoku fekauʻaki. °
site managers must sign off all Safe Operating Procedure before employees/ worker start work on site or equipment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakangofua mo fakamoʻoniʻi ʻe he kau pule ʻo e feituʻu ngāue ʻa e Safe Operating Procedure kotoa pē kimuʻa pea toki kamata ngāue ʻa e kau ngāue ʻi he feituʻu ngāue pe ʻi he meʻangāue. °
training should be completed by a competent person or training organization.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku totonu ke fakakakato ʻa e ako ʻe ha tokotaha poto feʻunga pe kautaha ako. °
Codes of practice and legislation
Codes of practice and legislation.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi tuʻutuʻuni ngāue mo e lao. °
Codes of practice and legislation
All employees/ workers must adhere to codes of practice, standards and guideline, whs and ohs acts and regulations.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke muimui ʻa e kau ngāue kotoa pē ki he ngaahi tuʻutuʻuni ngāue, ngaahi tuʻunga mo e fakahinohino, mo e ngaahi lao whs mo ohs mo e ngaahi tuʻutuʻuni. °
Plant, equipment and PPE
Plant, equipment and PPE.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi mīsini, meʻangāue mo e PPE. °
Plant, equipment and PPE
Job specific protective personal equipment (ppe) must be identified and worn when required (i.e.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke ʻiloʻi ʻa e teunga mo e meʻangāue maluʻi fakataautaha (ppe) ʻoku fiemaʻu ki he ngāue pau pea tui ʻi he taimi ʻoku fiemaʻu ai (i.e. °
positive sealed goggles with a strap when using compressed air).
Lea Fakatonga:
positive sealed goggles with a strap when using compressed air).
PPE is a shared responsibility between your host employer and Orchard Tech.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ko e PPE ko e fatongia ʻoku vahevahe ʻe hoʻo pule ngāue talitali (host employer) mo Orchard Tech. °
Your host employer will provide the PPE required for your task.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE ʻoatu ʻe hoʻo pule ngāue talitali (host employer) ʻa e PPE ʻoku fiemaʻu ki hoʻo ngāue. °
If the required PPE has not been supplied, stop work and contact Orchard Tech.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau kuo teʻeki ʻoatu ʻa e PPE ʻoku fiemaʻu, taʻofi ʻa e ngāue pea fetuʻutaki ki Orchard Tech. °
workers to wear all outdoor ppe where required - wear positive sealed eye protection, gloves, hat, sunburn cream, steel capped boots, long sleeve shirts and long trousers.
Lea Fakatonga:
workers to wear all outdoor ppe where required - wear positive sealed eye protection, gloves, hat, sunburn cream, steel capped boots, long sleeve shirts and long trousers.
hi viz clothing must be worn at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui ʻa e teunga lanu mataʻāʻā (hi viz) ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Maintenance checks
Maintenance checks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi vakaiʻi ki he tauhi mo fakalelei meʻangāue. °
Maintenance checks
If a vehicle, plant, equipment, or machinery is found to be defective or damaged, it must be tagged with ‘out of service’ tag until repaired and isolation register completed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku ʻiloʻi ʻoku ʻi ai ha meʻa ʻoku hala pe maumau ʻi ha meʻalele, mīsini pe meʻangāue, kuo pau ke fakapipiki ki ai ha fakaʻilonga “out of service” kae ʻoua kuo fakaleleiʻi, pea fakakakato ʻa e lēkooti ʻo e fakamavaheʻi mei he mālohi (isolation register). °
daily pre-start/ pre-shift checks and post-checks if required are to be completed and recorded in all instances.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakahoko mo lēkooti ʻi he taimi kotoa pē ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi fakaʻaho kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue pe kamata ʻo e sifi, mo e ngaahi vakaiʻi hili ʻa e ngāue kapau ʻoku fiemaʻu. °
maintenance teams are responsible for all maintenance on equipment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ko e ngaahi timi tauhi mo fakalelei meʻangāue ʻoku nau fatongiaʻaki ʻa e ngāue tauhi mo fakalelei kotoa ki he meʻangāue. °
workers can only undertake maintenance if they have been adequately trained in the relevant process.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava pē ʻa e kau ngāue ʻo fakahoko ʻa e ngāue tauhi mo fakalelei meʻangāue kapau kuo akoʻi feʻunga kinautolu ʻi he founga ngāue ʻoku fekauʻaki mo ia. °
Before work starts
This video provides general information.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku ʻoatu ʻe he vitiō ni ha fakamatala fakalūkufua. °
Before you start work, your host employer will explain the exact procedure and provide practical training for your site.
Lea Fakatonga:
Before you start work, your host employer will explain the exact procedure and provide practical training for your site.
This video does not replace assessment, supervisor sign-off or a training record.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku ʻikai fetongi ʻe he vitiō ni ʻa hono fakafuofuaʻi, hono fakangofua mo fakamoʻoniʻi ʻe he supavaisa (supervisor sign-off), pe ha lēkooti ʻo e ako. °
If you do not understand something, use the English or talk to your supervisor at the host employer site.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku ʻi ai ha meʻa ʻoku ʻikai te ke mahinoʻi, ngāueʻaki ʻa e lea English pe talanoa mo hoʻo supavaisa ʻi he feituʻu ngāue ʻa e host employer. °
The host will provide you with an interpreter.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE ʻoatu ʻe he host ha tokotaha fakatonulea maʻau. °
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Before you start work
Your host’s current instructions, PPE requirements, machine-specific procedures and supervised practical training determine the method used at your site. Speak to your supervisor if anything is unclear.
Viewing the video is not a competency assessment or equipment authorisation.