GENERAL INFORMATION · 19:08 · 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
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.
1:52 Step 2
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
2:31 Step 3
Complete the Flory shuttle truck daily checklist.
Potential risk.
Machinery breakdown of shuttle truck.
Injury to shuttle truck operator.
Injuries to operators because of poor ergonomics.
Injury to workers/damage to machinery due to adjusting seat whilst operating
Risk treatment.
Ensure Shuttle trucks are lined up side by side distance of 3 meters between each machine during pre-start checks.
The horn Must be sounded on all occasions when lifting or lowering the shuttle truck tub. (NOTE: ONLY during pre-start check.)
Check UHF radio is in good working order
Ensure all windows are cleaned to ensure good visibility(NOTE: Never use chemical cleaning products as this will cause the poly carbonate to fade resulting in poor vision through windows. Use soapy water only.
Ensure seating is in good condition and adjustable to suit operator.
Lock seat into correct position
Shut down and isolate shuttle truck during checks.
Report all faults immediately, to the Supervisor do not operate.
Equipment supervisor must monitor pre-start operation
Pre-start checks must be documented.
3:59 Step 4
Start engine
Potential risk.
Machinery breakdown of shuttle truck.
Poor operation shuttle truck by worker.
Dust inhalation
Inefficient air conditioning.
Machine articulating accidentally if operator gets in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Risk treatment.
Allow at least 5 minutes warm up and test controls whilst waiting.
During pre – starts no one is authorised to be standing within 5 meters of the shuttle truck.
NOTE: Do not get in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
The cab fan must be turned on at all times as it draws clean air into cab through an air filter and pressurises the cab.
Ensure the foot brake is engaged during start up.
To test foot brake put the paddle shift in forward position move off slowly and engage the foot brake to ensure brake engages.
NOTE: report all faults immediately do not move the machine.
Do not get in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
5:12 Step 5
Travel to work area to load from almond pickup.
Potential risk.
Accidents due to poor brakes
Traffic accidents at headlands and blind corners.
Accidents due to poor vision. Speeding
Risk treatment.
Sound horn wait 3 seconds before moving off
Always travel at 10 kms when around the hub and workshop areas.
Maximum speed should only be used on designated fast tracks
Travel to work area understanding the traffic management plan and comply with all traffic control signage including speed limits.
Operators to use seat belts at all times.
Operator to regularly clean windows of shuttle truck.
Travel on fast tracks and on main headlands only.
Travel at safe speeds at all times, taking extra care on sandy corners and blind rises.
Be especially aware in dusty conditions, direct sunlight on dusty windscreens and at dawn and dusk.
Adhere to orchard speed limits at all times.
6:24 Step 6
Banking out pickup trailer
Potential risk.
No communication by shuttle truck or pickup operators.
Ramming the pickup trailer.
Poor alignment of Pickup trailer and shuttle truck.
Injury to operators.
Damage to shuttle truck or pickup due to over speed
Risk treatment.
Before approaching the pickup at the end of the row stop select neutral turn seat brake and move off into the row at low speed. Note ensure the shuttle truck is centred in the middle of the row at all times.
NOTE: Always make small adjustments to the steering as the articulation will exacerbate the movement
When approaching the Pickup call the operator via UHF and ask them to stop in preparation for banking out.( NOTE never bank out on the move)
Approach pickup trailer very carefully at low speed.
When the pickup operator has stopped the tractor approach slowly and engage the trailer empty lever.(NOTE: Never ram the trailer empty lever)
Be aware of alignment at all times during loading of shuttle truck.
Maintain constant radio communication with the pickup operator at all times
If the shuttle truck engages the pickup trailer to unload and there is no off loading of nuts into the shuttle truck ,stop immediately,contact the supervisor,switch off both machines and wait for assistance from the supervisor maintaining radio contact.
Ensure that the shuttle truck is travelling through rows at a suitable speed to suit the conditions at all times before engaging the trailer empty lever.
8:16 Step 7
Starting the shuttle truck augers
Potential risk.
Poor alignment of pick-up trailer and shuttle truck.
Risk treatment.
When operating the augers ensuring the nuts are moving towards the cab
Be aware of alignment at all times during loading of shuttle truck.
NOTE: Never enter the bins of the shuttle truck or pickup unless both machines are full isolated and you have been given permission from site management.
8:48 Step 8
Disengaging from pickup
Potential risk.
Radio not working or audible by pickup operator.
Loss of nuts on ground from control switch not working properly.
Risk treatment.
Radio pickup operator and communicate that he has been unloaded and you are dis – engaging from the pickup trailer
9:13 Step 9
Return to the elevator site
Potential risk.
Injury to shuttle truck operator whilst travelling on rough and uneven ground.
Traffic accidents entering headlands and blind corners.
Accidents due to poor vision.
Speeding with loaded shuttle truck.
Risk treatment.
Return travel to the end of tree row headland.
Ensure that the travel headland is clear.
Slowly enter headland looking both ways.
Return to the elevator loading site at safe speed, remaining alert for all other traffic.
Shuttle truck operators must wear properly adjusted seat belts at all times.
Stop before entering headland and travel at safe speeds at all times.
Operator to regularly clean windows of shuttle truck.
Adhere to orchard speed limits and be trained in awareness of low control areas such as loose sand.
10:16 Step 10
Arriving at the elevator site
Potential risk.
Traffic accidents in congested area.
Damage to elevator hopper and shuttle truck.
People standing in front of moving machinery
Risk treatment.
Wait at the elevator go line for indication from elevator operator to unload (sit at idle speed)
Approach elevator as slow and as close to the elevator bin as possible.(NOTE: No pedestrians are to be standing in front or be within 5 meters of moving machinery)
Select neutral when in position.
10:59 Step 11
Unloading the shuttle truck at the elevator site
Potential risk.
Overloading of elevator hopper.
Damage to shuttle truck hydraulics
Workers crushed between shuttle truck and elevator hopper.
Workers falling into the elevator hopper.
Jamming of conveyor hopper belt.
Contact with elevator wheel on entry.
Risk treatment.
Be aware all times as to where the elevator operator is positioned.
Align the shuttle truck in the correct position before lifting the tub. Note: (On some elevators extra care needs to be taken as Flory Trucks are longer and wider than other bank outs, risk of hitting elevator wheel)
Commence the lift and ensure a steady flow of almonds to the elevator hopper.
NOTE: Do not rev engine maintain half revs.
Slow the lift rate when close to full extension of hydraulic ram.
Operator must stay in the shuttle truck at all times.
NOTE: Never open the door or window when approaching the elevator
Elevator hopper must be fitted with working emergency stop switches.
12:14 Step 12
Monitoring the elevator belt
Potential risk.
Jamming of conveyor hopper belt.
Risk treatment.
Be aware all times as to where the elevator operator is positioned.
Elevator and shuttle truck operator must watch the tub, belt and hopper to monitor
any blockages
If there is a blockage the elevator operator will clear all blockages once elevator has been isolated
NOTE: Always wear positive sealed glasses and gloves when clearing blockages.
12:50 Step 13
When the shuttle truck is empty
Potential risk.
Traffic accidents in congested area.
Damage to elevator hopper and shuttle truck when reversing away from the elevator
Roll over damage to shuttle truck through travelling with hoist extended.
Impact with workers at the rear of shuttle truck
Risk treatment.
When you have unloaded the shuttle truck slowly retract the shuttle truck tub
The elevator operator will communicate with you to move away from the elevator.
When reversing keep the shuttle truck as straight as possible.
NOTE: only make small adjustments with steering when reversing due to articulation.
Sound the horn and reverse away from hopper.
When reversing ensure the elevator operator and other pedestrians are well clear a minimum of 5 meters to the side of all operating equipment
13:52 Step 14
End of shift routine maintenance
Potential risk.
Cuts, lacerations and eye injuries from jammed sticks.
People being crushed between the cab and the tub
Traffic accidents due to speeding.
Foreign matter in eyes.
Dust inhalation
Torn / Damage skin from compressed air pressure.
Noise
Isolating the shuttle truck before the ad blue light goes off may cause the fuel lines to crystallise
Shuttle truck not being isolated
Risk treatment.
Workers to wear required PPE
When the work shift is finished, Clean down the shuttle truck in the orchard and return to blow down area
Blow machine down then park at the maintenance area.
Ensure nuts are blown away between the cab and the tub.
NOTE: never use your hands to remove nuts from between the cab and the tub
Ensure the shuttle truck is refuelled in preparation for the next shift.
When using compressed air safety goggles with strap must be worn
Due to fuel lines crystallising if the shuttle truck is isolated to early Only Maintenance Controllers are authorised to Isolate the shuttle truck at the end of the shift
15:13 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.
15:41 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.
16:10 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.
16:39 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.
16:56 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.
17:52 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.
18:31 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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° 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
Pre-start/safety meeting
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakataha kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue / malu °
Step 1
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 1
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 1
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 1
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 1
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 1
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 1
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 1
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 1
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 1
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 1
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 2
Training and Safety
Lea Fakatonga:
Ako mo e Malu °
Step 2
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 2
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 2
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 2
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 2
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 2
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 3
Complete the Flory shuttle truck daily checklist.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakakakato ʻa e lisi vakaiʻi fakaʻaho ʻo e Flory shuttle truck. °
Step 3
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 3
Machinery breakdown of shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e mīsini shuttle truck. °
Step 3
Injury to shuttle truck operator.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e shuttle truck. °
Step 3
Injuries to operators because of poor ergonomics.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea ʻa e kau ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini tupu mei he kovi ʻa e ergonomics. °
Step 3
Injury to workers/damage to machinery due to adjusting seat whilst operating
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue / maumau ʻa e mīsini tupu mei hono fakatonutonu ʻa e nofoʻanga lolotonga ʻoku ngāue °
Step 3
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 3
Ensure Shuttle trucks are lined up side by side distance of 3 meters between each machine during pre-start checks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku laine tafaʻaki fakataha ʻa e ngaahi Shuttle truck mo ha vahaʻa mita ʻe 3 ʻi he vahaʻa ʻo e mīsini takitaha lolotonga ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi pre-start. °
Step 3
The horn Must be sounded on all occasions when lifting or lowering the shuttle truck tub.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakatangi ʻa e horn ʻi he taimi kotoa pē ʻoku hiki pe tuku hifo ai ʻa e tub ʻo e shuttle truck. °
(NOTE: ONLY during pre-start check.)
Lea Fakatonga:
(NOTE: ONLY during pre-start check.)
Step 3
Check UHF radio is in good working order
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi ʻoku ngāue lelei ʻa e letio UHF °
Step 3
Ensure all windows are cleaned to ensure good visibility(NOTE: Never use chemical cleaning products as this will cause the poly carbonate to fade resulting in poor vision through windows.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure all windows are cleaned to ensure good visibility(NOTE: Never use chemical cleaning products as this will cause the poly carbonate to fade resulting in poor vision through windows.
Use soapy water only.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki pē ʻa e vai kuo fio mo e koa. °
Step 3
Ensure seating is in good condition and adjustable to suit operator.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻi ha tuʻunga lelei ʻa e nofoʻanga pea lava ʻo fakatonutonu ke feʻunga mo e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 3
Lock seat into correct position
Lea Fakatonga:
Loka ʻa e nofoʻanga ʻi he tuʻunga totonu °
Step 3
Shut down and isolate shuttle truck during checks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tamateʻi mo fakamavaheʻi ʻa e shuttle truck mei he mālohi lolotonga ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi. °
Step 3
Report all faults immediately, to the Supervisor do not operate.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lipooti ʻa e ngaahi fehālaaki kotoa pē ki he Supavaisa ʻi he taimi pē ko ia; ʻoua ʻe ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini. °
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
Start engine
Lea Fakatonga:
Start engine
Step 4
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 4
Machinery breakdown of shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e mīsini shuttle truck. °
Step 4
Poor operation shuttle truck by worker.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki kovi ʻo e shuttle truck ʻe he tokotaha ngāue. °
Step 4
Dust inhalation
Lea Fakatonga:
Mānavaʻaki ʻa e efu °
Step 4
Inefficient air conditioning.
Lea Fakatonga:
Air conditioning ʻoku ʻikai ngāue lelei. °
Step 4
Machine articulating accidentally if operator gets in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Lea Fakatonga:
Machine articulating accidentally if operator gets in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Step 4
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 4
Allow at least 5 minutes warm up and test controls whilst waiting.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tuku ke māfana ʻi ha taimi ʻoku ʻikai siʻi hifo ʻi he miniti ʻe 5 pea siviʻi ʻa e ngaahi meʻa puleʻi lolotonga ʻa e tatali. °
Step 4
During pre - starts no one is authorised to be standing within 5 meters of the shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lolotonga ʻa e ngaahi pre-start, ʻoku ʻikai fakamafaiʻi ha taha ke tuʻu ʻi loto ʻi he mita ʻe 5 mei he shuttle truck. °
Step 4
NOTE: Do not get in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Lea Fakatonga:
NOTE: Do not get in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Step 4
The cab fan must be turned on at all times as it draws clean air into cab through an air filter and pressurises the cab.
Lea Fakatonga:
The cab fan must be turned on at all times as it draws clean air into cab through an air filter and pressurises the cab.
Step 4
Ensure the foot brake is engaged during start up.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku fakamaʻu ʻa e foot brake lolotonga ʻa e start-up. °
Step 4
To test foot brake put the paddle shift in forward position move off slowly and engage the foot brake to ensure brake engages.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ke siviʻi ʻa e foot brake, tuku ʻa e paddle shift ki he tuʻunga forward, ngaʻunu māmālie pea fakamaʻu ʻa e foot brake ke fakapapauʻi ʻoku ngāue ʻa e brake. °
Step 4
NOTE: report all faults immediately do not move the machine.
Lea Fakatonga:
FAKATOKANGA: lipooti ʻa e ngaahi fehālaaki kotoa pē ʻi he taimi pē ko ia; ʻoua ʻe fakaʻunu ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 4
Do not get in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Lea Fakatonga:
Do not get in and out of drivers seat while engine running.
Step 5
Travel to work area to load from almond pickup.
Lea Fakatonga:
Feʻaluʻaki ki he feituʻu ngāue ke uta mei he almond pickup. °
Step 5
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 5
Accidents due to poor brakes
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki tupu mei he kovi ʻa e ngaahi brake °
Step 5
Traffic accidents at headlands and blind corners.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki ʻi he headlands mo e ngaahi tuliki ʻoku ʻikai lava ʻo sio atu ai. °
Step 5
Accidents due to poor vision.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki tupu mei he kovi ʻa e sio. °
Speeding
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli vave °
Step 5
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 5
Sound horn wait 3 seconds before moving off
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e horn pea tatali ʻi he sekoni ʻe 3 kimuʻa pea toki ngaʻunu °
Step 5
Always travel at 10 kms when around the hub and workshop areas.
Lea Fakatonga:
Always travel at 10 kms when around the hub and workshop areas.
Step 5
Maximum speed should only be used on designated fast tracks
Lea Fakatonga:
Maximum speed should only be used on designated fast tracks
Step 5
Travel to work area understanding the traffic management plan and comply with all traffic control signage including speed limits.
Lea Fakatonga:
Feʻaluʻaki ki he feituʻu ngāue ʻi hono mahinoʻi ʻa e palani puleʻi ʻo e feʻaluʻaki pea muimui ki he ngaahi fakaʻilonga puleʻi kotoa ʻo e feʻaluʻaki, kau ai ʻa e ngaahi fakangatangata vave. °
Step 5
Operators to use seat belts at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke ngāueʻaki ʻe he kau ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻa e ngaahi leta nofoʻanga ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 5
Operator to regularly clean windows of shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakamaʻa maʻu pē ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e ngaahi matapā sioʻata ʻo e shuttle truck. °
Step 5
Travel on fast tracks and on main headlands only.
Lea Fakatonga:
Travel on fast tracks and on main headlands only.
Step 5
Travel at safe speeds at all times, taking extra care on sandy corners and blind rises.
Lea Fakatonga:
Feʻaluʻaki ʻi ha vave ʻoku malu ʻi he taimi kotoa pē, pea toe tokanga lahi ange ʻi he ngaahi tuliki ʻoneʻone mo e ngaahi hake ʻoku ʻikai lava ʻo sio atu ai. °
Step 5
Be especially aware in dusty conditions, direct sunlight on dusty windscreens and at dawn and dusk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Toe tokanga makehe ʻi he tuʻunga efua, ulo hangatonu ʻa e laʻā ki he windscreen ʻoku efua, mo e taimi maʻa hake mo e efiafi. °
Step 5
Adhere to orchard speed limits at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Muimui ki he ngaahi fakangatangata vave ʻo e ngoue ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 6
Banking out pickup trailer
Lea Fakatonga:
Lilingi ʻo e uta mei he trailer pickup ki he bankout °
Step 6
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 6
No communication by shuttle truck or pickup operators.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIkai ha fetuʻutaki mei he kau ngāueʻaki ʻa e shuttle truck pe pickup. °
Step 6
Ramming the pickup trailer.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli ʻo tau mālohi ki he trailer pickup. °
Step 6
Poor alignment of Pickup trailer and shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fokotuʻu ʻikai totonu ʻo e trailer Pickup mo e shuttle truck. °
Step 6
Injury to operators.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 6
Damage to shuttle truck or pickup due to over speed
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e shuttle truck pe pickup tupu mei he fuʻu vave °
Step 6
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 6
Before approaching the pickup at the end of the row stop select neutral turn seat brake and move off into the row at low speed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Before approaching the pickup at the end of the row stop select neutral turn seat brake and move off into the row at low speed.
Note ensure the shuttle truck is centred in the middle of the row at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatokangaʻi: fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻi he lotolotonga ʻo e ʻotu ʻa e shuttle truck ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 6
NOTE: Always make small adjustments to the steering as the articulation will exacerbate the movement
Lea Fakatonga:
NOTE: Always make small adjustments to the steering as the articulation will exacerbate the movement
Step 6
When approaching the Pickup call the operator via UHF and ask them to stop in preparation for banking out.( NOTE never bank out on the move)
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ofi atu ki he Pickup, ui ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻi he UHF pea kole ke tuʻu ke teuteu ki he banking out. (FAKATOKANGA: ʻoua ʻaupito ʻe bankout lolotonga ʻoku ngaʻunu) °
Step 6
Approach pickup trailer very carefully at low speed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ofi atu ki he trailer pickup ʻi he fuʻu tokanga mo e vave māmālie. °
Step 6
When the pickup operator has stopped the tractor approach slowly and engage the trailer empty lever.(NOTE: Never ram the trailer empty lever)
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi hono taʻofi ʻa e palau ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e pickup, ofi māmālie atu pea fakamoʻui ʻa e lever trailer empty. (FAKATOKANGA: ʻOua ʻaupito ʻe teke mālohi ʻa e lever trailer empty) °
Step 6
Be aware of alignment at all times during loading of shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Be aware of alignment at all times during loading of shuttle truck.
Step 6
Maintain constant radio communication with the pickup operator at all times
Lea Fakatonga:
Tauhi ʻa e fetuʻutaki letio hokohoko mo e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e pickup ʻi he taimi kotoa pē °
Step 6
If the shuttle truck engages the pickup trailer to unload and there is no off loading of nuts into the shuttle truck ,stop immediately,contact the supervisor,switch off both machines and wait for assistance from the supervisor maintaining radio contact.
Lea Fakatonga:
If the shuttle truck engages the pickup trailer to unload and there is no off loading of nuts into the shuttle truck ,stop immediately,contact the supervisor,switch off both machines and wait for assistance from the supervisor maintaining radio contact.
Step 6
Ensure that the shuttle truck is travelling through rows at a suitable speed to suit the conditions at all times before engaging the trailer empty lever.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure that the shuttle truck is travelling through rows at a suitable speed to suit the conditions at all times before engaging the trailer empty lever.
Step 7
Starting the shuttle truck augers
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamoʻui ʻo e ngaahi auger ʻo e shuttle truck °
Step 7
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 7
Poor alignment of pick-up trailer and shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fokotuʻu ʻikai totonu ʻo e trailer pick-up mo e shuttle truck. °
Step 7
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 7
When operating the augers ensuring the nuts are moving towards the cab
Lea Fakatonga:
When operating the augers ensuring the nuts are moving towards the cab
Step 7
Be aware of alignment at all times during loading of shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Be aware of alignment at all times during loading of shuttle truck.
Step 7
NOTE: Never enter the bins of the shuttle truck or pickup unless both machines are full isolated and you have been given permission from site management.
Lea Fakatonga:
FAKATOKANGA: ʻOua ʻaupito ʻe hū ki he ngaahi bin ʻo e shuttle truck pe pickup tukukehe kuo fakamavaheʻi kakato ʻa e ongo mīsini mei he mālohi pea kuo ʻoatu ha ngofua mei he kau pule ʻo e feituʻu ngāue. °
Step 8
Disengaging from pickup
Lea Fakatonga:
Disengaging from pickup
Step 8
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 8
Radio not working or audible by pickup operator.
Lea Fakatonga:
Letio ʻoku ʻikai ngāue pe ʻikai ongona ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e pickup. °
Step 8
Loss of nuts on ground from control switch not working properly.
Lea Fakatonga:
Mole ʻa e ngaahi foʻi almond ki he kelekele tupu mei he ʻikai ngāue totonu ʻa e switch puleʻi. °
Step 8
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 8
Radio pickup operator and communicate that he has been unloaded and you are dis - engaging from the pickup trailer
Lea Fakatonga:
Radio pickup operator and communicate that he has been unloaded and you are dis - engaging from the pickup trailer
Step 9
Return to the elevator site
Lea Fakatonga:
Foki ki he feituʻu ʻo e elevator °
Step 9
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 9
Injury to shuttle truck operator whilst travelling on rough and uneven ground.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e shuttle truck lolotonga ʻa e feʻaluʻaki ʻi he kelekele tokakovi mo ʻikai tokalelei. °
Step 9
Traffic accidents entering headlands and blind corners.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki ʻi he hū ki he headlands mo e ngaahi tuliki ʻoku ʻikai lava ʻo sio atu ai. °
Step 9
Accidents due to poor vision.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki tupu mei he kovi ʻa e sio. °
Step 9
Speeding with loaded shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli vave mo e shuttle truck kuo uta. °
Step 9
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 9
Return travel to the end of tree row headland.
Lea Fakatonga:
Foki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki ki he headland ʻi he ngataʻanga ʻo e ʻotu ʻakau. °
Step 9
Ensure that the travel headland is clear.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻataʻatā ʻa e headland ʻe fai ai ʻa e feʻaluʻaki. °
Step 9
Slowly enter headland looking both ways.
Lea Fakatonga:
Hū māmālie ki he headland ʻo sio ki he ongo tafaʻaki fakatouʻosi. °
Step 9
Return to the elevator loading site at safe speed, remaining alert for all other traffic.
Lea Fakatonga:
Foki ki he feituʻu uta ʻo e elevator ʻi ha vave ʻoku malu, pea kei tokanga ki he feʻaluʻaki kehe kotoa pē. °
Step 9
Shuttle truck operators must wear properly adjusted seat belts at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Shuttle truck operators must wear properly adjusted seat belts at all times.
Step 9
Stop before entering headland and travel at safe speeds at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tuʻu kimuʻa pea toki hū ki he headland pea feʻaluʻaki ʻi ha vave ʻoku malu ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 9
Operator to regularly clean windows of shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakamaʻa maʻu pē ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e ngaahi matapā sioʻata ʻo e shuttle truck. °
Step 9
Adhere to orchard speed limits and be trained in awareness of low control areas such as loose sand.
Lea Fakatonga:
Adhere to orchard speed limits and be trained in awareness of low control areas such as loose sand.
Step 10
Arriving at the elevator site
Lea Fakatonga:
Tūʻuta ki he feituʻu ʻo e elevator °
Step 10
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 10
Traffic accidents in congested area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki ʻi ha feituʻu ʻoku fuʻu tokolahi ai ʻa e feʻaluʻaki. °
Step 10
Damage to elevator hopper and shuttle truck.
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e hopper ʻo e elevator mo e shuttle truck. °
Step 10
People standing in front of moving machinery
Lea Fakatonga:
Kakai ʻoku tuʻu ʻi muʻa ʻi ha mīsini ʻoku ngaʻunu °
Step 10
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 10
Wait at the elevator go line for indication from elevator operator to unload (sit at idle speed)
Lea Fakatonga:
Wait at the elevator go line for indication from elevator operator to unload (sit at idle speed)
Step 10
Approach elevator as slow and as close to the elevator bin as possible.(NOTE: No pedestrians are to be standing in front or be within 5 meters of moving machinery)
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻUnuʻunu atu ki he elevator ʻi he māmālie taha pea ofi taha ki he puha ʻo e elevator ʻi he tuʻunga ʻe lava. (FAKATOKANGA: ʻOku ʻikai ngofua ke tuʻu ha kau lue ʻi muʻa pe ʻi loto ʻi he mita ʻe 5 mei ha mīsini ʻoku ngaʻunu) °
Step 10
Select neutral when in position.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fili ʻa e neutral ʻi he aʻu ki hono tuʻunga. °
Step 11
Unloading the shuttle truck at the elevator site
Lea Fakatonga:
Lilingi ʻo e uta ʻo e shuttle truck ʻi he feituʻu elevator °
Step 11
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 11
Overloading of elevator hopper.
Lea Fakatonga:
Uta ʻo laka hake ʻi he lahi ʻoku ngofua ʻi he hopper ʻo e elevator. °
Step 11
Damage to shuttle truck hydraulics
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e hydraulics ʻo e shuttle truck °
Step 11
Workers crushed between shuttle truck and elevator hopper.
Lea Fakatonga:
Laiki ʻa e kau ngāue ʻi he vahaʻa ʻo e shuttle truck mo e hopper ʻo e elevator. °
Step 11
Workers falling into the elevator hopper.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tō ʻa e kau ngāue ki he hopper ʻo e elevator. °
Step 11
Jamming of conveyor hopper belt.
Lea Fakatonga:
Jamming of conveyor hopper belt.
Step 11
Contact with elevator wheel on entry.
Lea Fakatonga:
Contact with elevator wheel on entry.
Step 11
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 11
Be aware all times as to where the elevator operator is positioned.
Lea Fakatonga:
Be aware all times as to where the elevator operator is positioned.
Step 11
Align the shuttle truck in the correct position before lifting the tub.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatonutonu ʻa e shuttle truck ki he tuʻunga totonu kimuʻa pea toki hiki ʻa e tub. °
Note: (On some elevators extra care needs to be taken as Flory Trucks are longer and wider than other bank outs, risk of hitting elevator wheel)
Lea Fakatonga:
Note: (On some elevators extra care needs to be taken as Flory Trucks are longer and wider than other bank outs, risk of hitting elevator wheel)
Step 11
Commence the lift and ensure a steady flow of almonds to the elevator hopper.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kamata ʻa e hiki pea fakapapauʻi ʻoku tuʻumaʻu ʻa e tafe ʻo e almond ki he hopper ʻo e elevator. °
Step 11
NOTE: Do not rev engine maintain half revs.
Lea Fakatonga:
NOTE: Do not rev engine maintain half revs.
Step 11
Slow the lift rate when close to full extension of hydraulic ram.
Lea Fakatonga:
Slow the lift rate when close to full extension of hydraulic ram.
Step 11
Operator must stay in the shuttle truck at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke nofo ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻi he shuttle truck ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 11
NOTE: Never open the door or window when approaching the elevator
Lea Fakatonga:
FAKATOKANGA: ʻOua ʻaupito ʻe fakaava ʻa e matapā pe matapā sioʻata ʻi he ofi atu ki he elevator °
Step 11
Elevator hopper must be fitted with working emergency stop switches.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakapipiki ki he hopper ʻo e elevator ha ngaahi switch taʻofi fakatuʻupakē ʻoku ngāue. °
Step 12
Monitoring the elevator belt
Lea Fakatonga:
Monitoring the elevator belt
Step 12
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 12
Jamming of conveyor hopper belt.
Lea Fakatonga:
Jamming of conveyor hopper belt.
Step 12
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 12
Be aware all times as to where the elevator operator is positioned.
Lea Fakatonga:
Be aware all times as to where the elevator operator is positioned.
Step 12
Elevator and shuttle truck operator must watch the tub, belt and hopper to monitor
Lea Fakatonga:
Elevator and shuttle truck operator must watch the tub, belt and hopper to monitor
Step 12
any blockages
Lea Fakatonga:
any blockages
Step 12
If there is a blockage the elevator operator will clear all blockages once elevator has been isolated
Lea Fakatonga:
If there is a blockage the elevator operator will clear all blockages once elevator has been isolated
Step 12
NOTE: Always wear positive sealed glasses and gloves when clearing blockages.
Lea Fakatonga:
NOTE: Always wear positive sealed glasses and gloves when clearing blockages.
Step 13
When the shuttle truck is empty
Lea Fakatonga:
When the shuttle truck is empty
Step 13
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 13
Traffic accidents in congested area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki ʻi ha feituʻu ʻoku fuʻu tokolahi ai ʻa e feʻaluʻaki. °
Step 13
Damage to elevator hopper and shuttle truck when reversing away from the elevator
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e hopper ʻo e elevator mo e shuttle truck ʻi he fakaʻuli fakaholomui mei he elevator °
Step 13
Roll over damage to shuttle truck through travelling with hoist extended.
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e shuttle truck ʻi he tafoki ʻo tō tupu mei he feʻaluʻaki lolotonga ʻoku hiki ʻa e hoist. °
Step 13
Impact with workers at the rear of shuttle truck
Lea Fakatonga:
Impact with workers at the rear of shuttle truck
Step 13
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 13
When you have unloaded the shuttle truck slowly retract the shuttle truck tub
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi hono lilingi ʻa e uta ʻo e shuttle truck, fakafoki māmālie ʻa e tub ʻo e shuttle truck °
Step 13
The elevator operator will communicate with you to move away from the elevator.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE fetuʻutaki atu ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e elevator ke ke ngaʻunu mamaʻo mei he elevator. °
Step 13
When reversing keep the shuttle truck as straight as possible.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he fakaʻuli fakaholomui, tauhi ʻa e shuttle truck ke hangatonu taha ʻi he tuʻunga ʻe lava. °
Step 13
NOTE: only make small adjustments with steering when reversing due to articulation.
Lea Fakatonga:
NOTE: only make small adjustments with steering when reversing due to articulation.
Step 13
Sound the horn and reverse away from hopper.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e meʻalea (horn) pea fakaʻuli fakaholomui mei he hopper. °
Step 13
When reversing ensure the elevator operator and other pedestrians are well clear a minimum of 5 meters to the side of all operating equipment
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he fakaʻuli fakaholomui, fakapapauʻi ʻoku mamaʻo lelei ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e elevator mo e kau lue kehe, ʻikai siʻi hifo ʻi he mita ʻe 5 ʻi he tafaʻaki ʻo e ngaahi meʻangāue kotoa ʻoku ngāue °
Step 14
End of shift routine maintenance
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāue tauhi mo fakalelei anga maheni ʻi he ʻosi ʻa e sifi °
Step 14
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 14
Cuts, lacerations and eye injuries from jammed sticks.
Lea Fakatonga:
Cuts, lacerations and eye injuries from jammed sticks.
Step 14
People being crushed between the cab and the tub
Lea Fakatonga:
Laiki ʻa e kakai ʻi he vahaʻa ʻo e cab mo e tub °
Step 14
Traffic accidents due to speeding.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki tupu mei he fakaʻuli vave. °
Step 14
Foreign matter in eyes.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi meʻa muli ʻi he mata. °
Step 14
Dust inhalation
Lea Fakatonga:
Mānavaʻaki ʻa e efu °
Step 14
Torn / Damage skin from compressed air pressure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Torn / Damage skin from compressed air pressure.
Step 14
Noise
Lea Fakatonga:
Longoaʻa °
Step 14
Isolating the shuttle truck before the ad blue light goes off may cause the fuel lines to crystallise
Lea Fakatonga:
Isolating the shuttle truck before the ad blue light goes off may cause the fuel lines to crystallise
Step 14
Shuttle truck not being isolated
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIkai fakamavaheʻi ʻa e shuttle truck mei he mālohi °
Step 14
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 14
Workers to wear required PPE
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui ʻe he kau ngāue ʻa e PPE ʻoku fiemaʻu °
Step 14
When the work shift is finished, Clean down the shuttle truck in the orchard and return to blow down area
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi ʻa e sifi ngāue, fakamaʻa ʻa e shuttle truck ʻi he ngoue pea foki ki he feituʻu blow down °
Step 14
Blow machine down then park at the maintenance area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻaongaʻi ʻa e ʻea ke fakamaʻa ʻa e mīsini pea toki paka ʻi he feituʻu tauhi mo fakalelei meʻangāue. °
Step 14
Ensure nuts are blown away between the cab and the tub.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku puhi atu ʻa e almond mei he vahaʻa ʻo e cab mo e tub. °
Step 14
NOTE: never use your hands to remove nuts from between the cab and the tub
Lea Fakatonga:
FAKATOKANGA: ʻoua ʻaupito ʻe ngāueʻaki ho nima ke toʻo ʻa e ngaahi almond ʻi he vahaʻa ʻo e cab mo e tub °
Step 14
Ensure the shuttle truck is refuelled in preparation for the next shift.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi kuo toe fakafonu lolo ʻa e shuttle truck ke teuteu ki he sifi hoko. °
Step 14
When using compressed air safety goggles with strap must be worn
Lea Fakatonga:
When using compressed air safety goggles with strap must be worn
Step 14
Due to fuel lines crystallising if the shuttle truck is isolated to early Only Maintenance Controllers are authorised to Isolate the shuttle truck at the end of the shift
Lea Fakatonga:
Due to fuel lines crystallising if the shuttle truck is isolated to early Only Maintenance Controllers are authorised to Isolate the shuttle truck at the end of the shift
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.