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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
Identify vehicle number to be used and replace matching key with name tag on key board.
Potential risk.
Breakdown/accident without communication or emergency situation headcount.
Use of vehicle not trained on.
Risk treatment.
Replace key tag on key holder
2:55 Step 4
Perform pre-start check on machine.
Check operation of all machine controls including 2 way radio and tyre pressures.
Check you have all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Positive seal glasses needs to be
used by operator and passenger.
Check tire pressures
Potential risk.
Mechanical failure.
Faulty equipment could lead to injury to operators or damage to equipment
Eye injuries from tree branch penetration, dust or other material.
Incorrect tire pressure could lead to the ATU rolling over.
Risk treatment.
Pre-start check must be done every shift.
If a fault is identified that may affect the safe operation of the mule, tag out machine and contact supervisor.
Tyre pressures must be checked as part of the pre-start. Refer to manufacturer’s specification for correct tyre pressures. Report all tyre pressure issues immediately to the site Maintenance Controller
4:07 Step 5
Consider activity to be performed. Organise equipment, tools and procedures.
Potential risk.
Accident. Rollover, loss of control or impact
Distractions when operating the Mule
Risk treatment.
Operate machine carefully on inclines, in wet weather, around other vehicles and pedestrians.
Always go straight up or down an incline, do not go across. Monitor visibility and conditions.
Ensure tray is not overloaded (check maximum cargo capacity in operators manual if uncertain) and items are secure.
Always look behind you for obstacles when reversing.
Pets are not permitted to ride on Mules.
4:57 Step 6
john Deere gator runs on Diesel only
Potential risk.
damage to engine
Risk treatment.
make sure to only fill with Diesel Fuel
5:08 Step 7
Check that flashing beacon has activated and turn on headlights.
Potential risk.
Impact with other vehicle or passenger.
Risk treatment.
If flashing beacon is not fitted or operational activate hazard lights (if equipped).
Report to Maintenence Controller if beacon do not work.Lodge maintenance request to have flashing beacons installed.
5:37 Step 8
Adjust seat,fasten seat belt and secure door if fitted
Potential risk.
Ejection from seat.
Doors not secured.
Risk treatment.
Seat belt must always be worn when machine is in operation.
Ensure that passengers also fit seat belt before moving off.
All doors must be secured before moving off.
No additional persons are permitted to ride on vehicles unless they are sitting in a proper seat and seat belt is secured.
6:08 Step 9
Apply handbrake, put into neutral gear, start engine and allow to warm up. Confirm that UHF is on and do radio check
Potential risk.
Uncontrolled movement.
Employees being crushed
Risk treatment.
Ensure no people are standing in front or behind when the ATU is started.
Always start machine with foot on brake,hand brake applied and gear in neutral.
6:37 Step 10
Release the machine parking brake and select gear.
Sound horn before moving off.
Depress speed control pedal to commence travelling. Drive to work area. Adhere to Traffic Management Plan
Potential risk.
Impact with other vehicles.
Eye injury from tree branch penetration, dust or other material.
Injuries to operator or passengers
Speeding
Risk treatment.
Operator must understand orchard traffic management plan and follow all site traffic rules. Drive carefully and cautiously.
Ensure all travel is via main tracks and headlands.
Always slow down to a crawling speed when exiting rows into a headland.
Look both ways before entering a headland.
Seat belts must be on and doors secured before entering a headland.
Give way to all vehicles travelling along headlands
Sound horn when nearing pedestrians or vehicles.
Apply brake carefully to avoid loss of control or shifting of loads
7:47 Step 11
During wash down ensure vehicle engine is switched off
Turn off all lights and turn key to off position.
Potential risk.
Water entering air intake and causing engine damage.
Risk treatment.
Switch engine off during washing.
8:09 Step 12
Upon completion off task, park vehicle in designated position away from operating vehicles.
Turn off all lights and turn key to off position.
Apply handbrake.
Potential risk.
Unintended movement.
Impact from other vehicles.
Theft
Unauthorised use of machine.
Injury from door being left open
Risk treatment.
Return vehicle to designated parking area and apply handbrake.
Whenever exiting the Mule the door must be closed.
8:47 Step 13
Remove keys, return to key board and remove name tag to indicate vehicle and operator have returned to hub safely.
Potential risk.
Theft
Unauthorized use of machine.
Risk treatment.
Secure keys as directed by Supervisor.
9:10 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.
9:38 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.
10:07 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.
10:36 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.
10:53 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.
11:49 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.
12:28 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
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
Identify vehicle number to be used and replace matching key with name tag on key board.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIloʻi ʻa e fika ʻo e meʻalele ʻe ngāueʻaki pea fetongi ʻa e kī tatau ʻaki ʻa e fakaʻilonga hingoa ʻi he papa kī. °
Step 3
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 3
Breakdown/accident without communication or emergency situation headcount.
Lea Fakatonga:
Breakdown/accident without communication or emergency situation headcount.
Step 3
Use of vehicle not trained on.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ʻo ha meʻalele kuo teʻeki akoʻi ʻa e tokotaha ki ai. °
Step 3
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 3
Replace key tag on key holder
Lea Fakatonga:
Toe tuku ʻa e fakaʻilonga kī ki he meʻa tautau kī °
Step 4
Perform pre-start check on machine.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakahoko ʻa e vakaiʻi kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue ʻo e mīsini. °
Step 4
Check operation of all machine controls including 2 way radio and tyre pressures.
Lea Fakatonga:
Check operation of all machine controls including 2 way radio and tyre pressures.
Step 4
Check you have all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Positive seal glasses needs to be
Lea Fakatonga:
Check you have all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Positive seal glasses needs to be
Step 4
used by operator and passenger.
Lea Fakatonga:
used by operator and passenger.
Step 4
Check tire pressures
Lea Fakatonga:
Check tire pressures
Step 4
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 4
Mechanical failure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau fakamekanika. °
Step 4
Faulty equipment could lead to injury to operators or damage to equipment
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava ke iku ʻa e meʻangāue ʻoku hala ki ha lavea ʻa e kau ngāueʻaki pe maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 4
Eye injuries from tree branch penetration, dust or other material.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea ʻo e mata tupu mei he hoka ʻa e vaʻa ʻakau, efu pe nāunau kehe. °
Step 4
Incorrect tire pressure could lead to the ATU rolling over.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻE lava ke iku ʻa e mālohi hala ʻo e ʻea ʻi he vaʻe (tyre pressure) ki he tafoki ʻo tō ʻa e ATU. °
Step 4
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 4
Pre-start check must be done every shift.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fai ʻa e vakaiʻi kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ngāue ʻi he sifi kotoa pē. °
Step 4
If a fault is identified that may affect the safe operation of the mule, tag out machine and contact supervisor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku ʻiloʻi ha fehālaaki ʻe ala uesia ʻa e ngāue malu ʻa e mule, fakapipiki ha fakaʻilonga taʻofi ngāue ki he mīsini pea fetuʻutaki ki he supavaisa. °
Step 4
Tyre pressures must be checked as part of the pre-start.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke vakaiʻi ʻa e ngaahi tyre pressure ko ha konga ʻo e pre-start. °
Refer to manufacturer’s specification for correct tyre pressures.
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakai ki he fakamatala ʻa e kautaha ngaohi ki he ngaahi tyre pressure totonu. °
Report all tyre pressure issues immediately to the site Maintenance Controller
Lea Fakatonga:
Lipooti ʻa e ngaahi palopalema kotoa pē ʻo e tyre pressure ki he Pule Tauhi mo Fakalelei ʻo e feituʻu ngāue ʻi he taimi pē ko ia °
Step 5
Consider activity to be performed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakakaukau ki he ngāue ʻe fakahoko. °
Organise equipment, tools and procedures.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fokotuʻutuʻu ʻa e meʻangāue, ngaahi meʻangāue nima mo e ngaahi founga ngāue. °
Step 5
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 5
Accident.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Rollover, loss of control or impact
Lea Fakatonga:
Tafoki ʻo tō, mole ʻa e puleʻi pe fepaki °
Step 5
Distractions when operating the Mule
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi meʻa fakatupu taʻe tokanga lolotonga hono ngāueʻaki ʻa e Mule °
Step 5
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 5
Operate machine carefully on inclines, in wet weather, around other vehicles and pedestrians.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻi he tokanga ʻi he ngaahi tahifohifo, ʻi he ʻea ʻuha, mo e takatakai ʻi he ngaahi meʻalele kehe mo e kau lue. °
Step 5
Always go straight up or down an incline, do not go across.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻAlu hangatonu hake pe hifo ʻi ha tahifohifo ʻi he taimi kotoa pē; ʻoua ʻe ʻalu fakalava ai. °
Monitor visibility and conditions.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tokangaʻi ʻa e tuʻunga ʻo e sio mo e ngaahi tuʻunga takatakai. °
Step 5
Ensure tray is not overloaded (check maximum cargo capacity in operators manual if uncertain) and items are secure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻikai fuʻu lahi ʻa e uta ʻi he tray (vakai ki he lahi taha ʻo e uta ʻi he tohi fakahinohino ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki kapau ʻoku ʻikai ke pau) pea ʻoku maʻu lelei ʻa e ngaahi meʻa. °
Step 5
Always look behind you for obstacles when reversing.
Lea Fakatonga:
Always look behind you for obstacles when reversing.
Step 5
Pets are not permitted to ride on Mules.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku ʻikai ngofua ke heka ʻa e ngaahi monumanu tauhi ʻi he Mules. °
Step 6
john Deere gator runs on Diesel only
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku ngāue ʻa e john Deere gator ʻi he Diesel pē °
Step 6
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 6
damage to engine
Lea Fakatonga:
damage to engine
Step 6
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 6
make sure to only fill with Diesel Fuel
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ke fakafonu pē ʻaki ʻa e lolo Diesel °
Step 7
Check that flashing beacon has activated and turn on headlights.
Lea Fakatonga:
Check that flashing beacon has activated and turn on headlights.
Step 7
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 7
Impact with other vehicle or passenger.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fepaki mo ha meʻalele kehe pe tokotaha pasese. °
Step 7
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 7
If flashing beacon is not fitted or operational activate hazard lights (if equipped).
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku ʻikai fakapipiki ha maama fakaʻilonga ʻoku ulo tamate pe ʻoku ʻikai ngāue, fakamoʻui ʻa e ngaahi maama fakatokanga fakatuʻutāmaki (kapau ʻoku ʻi ai). °
Step 7
Report to Maintenence Controller if beacon do not work.Lodge maintenance request to have flashing beacons installed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lipooti ki he Pule Tauhi mo Fakalelei Meʻangāue kapau ʻoku ʻikai ngāue ʻa e maama fakaʻilonga. Fakahū ha kole tauhi mo fakalelei ke fakapipiki ha ngaahi maama fakaʻilonga ʻoku ulo tamate. °
Step 8
Adjust seat,fasten seat belt and secure door if fitted
Lea Fakatonga:
Adjust seat,fasten seat belt and secure door if fitted
Step 8
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 8
Ejection from seat.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tō atu mei he nofoʻanga. °
Step 8
Doors not secured.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi matapā ʻoku ʻikai maʻu lelei. °
Step 8
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 8
Seat belt must always be worn when machine is in operation.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui maʻu pē ʻa e leta nofoʻanga ʻi he taimi ʻoku ngāue ai ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 8
Ensure that passengers also fit seat belt before moving off.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure that passengers also fit seat belt before moving off.
Step 8
All doors must be secured before moving off.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke maʻu lelei ʻa e ngaahi matapā kotoa pē kimuʻa pea toki ngaʻunu. °
Step 8
No additional persons are permitted to ride on vehicles unless they are sitting in a proper seat and seat belt is secured.
Lea Fakatonga:
No additional persons are permitted to ride on vehicles unless they are sitting in a proper seat and seat belt is secured.
Step 9
Apply handbrake, put into neutral gear, start engine and allow to warm up.
Lea Fakatonga:
Apply handbrake, put into neutral gear, start engine and allow to warm up.
Confirm that UHF is on and do radio check
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku fakamoʻui ʻa e UHF pea fai ʻa e vakaiʻi ʻo e letio °
Step 9
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 9
Uncontrolled movement.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaʻunu ʻoku ʻikai puleʻi. °
Step 9
Employees being crushed
Lea Fakatonga:
Laiki ʻa e kau ngāue °
Step 9
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 9
Ensure no people are standing in front or behind when the ATU is started.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻikai ha kakai ʻoku tuʻu ʻi muʻa pe ʻi mui ʻi he taimi ʻoku fakamoʻui ai ʻa e ATU. °
Step 9
Always start machine with foot on brake,hand brake applied and gear in neutral.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamoʻui maʻu pē ʻa e mīsini lolotonga ʻoku ʻi he brake ʻa e vaʻe, kuo fakamaʻu ʻa e hand brake pea ʻi he neutral ʻa e kia. °
Step 10
Release the machine parking brake and select gear.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tukuange ʻa e parking brake ʻo e mīsini pea fili ʻa e kia. °
Step 10
Sound horn before moving off.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e horn kimuʻa pea toki ngaʻunu. °
Step 10
Depress speed control pedal to commence travelling.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lomi ʻa e pedal puleʻi ʻo e vave ke kamata ʻa e feʻaluʻaki. °
Drive to work area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli ki he feituʻu ngāue. °
Adhere to Traffic Management Plan
Lea Fakatonga:
Muimui ki he Palani Puleʻi ʻo e Feʻaluʻaki °
Step 10
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 10
Impact with other vehicles.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fepaki mo e ngaahi meʻalele kehe. °
Step 10
Eye injury from tree branch penetration, dust or other material.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e mata tupu mei he hoka ʻa e vaʻa ʻakau, efu pe nāunau kehe. °
Step 10
Injuries to operator or passengers
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini pe kau pasese °
Step 10
Speeding
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli vave °
Step 10
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 10
Operator must understand orchard traffic management plan and follow all site traffic rules.
Lea Fakatonga:
Operator must understand orchard traffic management plan and follow all site traffic rules.
Drive carefully and cautiously.
Lea Fakatonga:
Drive carefully and cautiously.
Step 10
Ensure all travel is via main tracks and headlands.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku fou ʻa e feʻaluʻaki kotoa pē ʻi he ngaahi hala lalahi mo e headlands. °
Step 10
Always slow down to a crawling speed when exiting rows into a headland.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakasiʻisiʻi maʻu pē ʻa e vave ki he ngaʻunu māmālie ʻaupito ʻi he hū atu mei he ngaahi ʻotu ki ha headland. °
Step 10
Look both ways before entering a headland.
Lea Fakatonga:
Sio ki he ongo tafaʻaki fakatouʻosi kimuʻa pea toki hū ki ha headland. °
Step 10
Seat belts must be on and doors secured before entering a headland.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui ʻa e ngaahi leta nofoʻanga pea maʻu lelei ʻa e ngaahi matapā kimuʻa pea toki hū ki ha headland. °
Step 10
Give way to all vehicles travelling along headlands
Lea Fakatonga:
Tuku ʻa e hala ki he ngaahi meʻalele kotoa ʻoku feʻaluʻaki ʻi he headlands °
Step 10
Sound horn when nearing pedestrians or vehicles.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e horn ʻi he ofi ki ha kau lue pe ngaahi meʻalele. °
Step 10
Apply brake carefully to avoid loss of control or shifting of loads
Lea Fakatonga:
Apply brake carefully to avoid loss of control or shifting of loads
Step 11
During wash down ensure vehicle engine is switched off
Lea Fakatonga:
During wash down ensure vehicle engine is switched off
Step 11
Turn off all lights and turn key to off position.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tamateʻi ʻa e ngaahi maama kotoa pē pea viloʻi ʻa e kī ki he tuʻunga off. °
Step 11
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 11
Water entering air intake and causing engine damage.
Lea Fakatonga:
Water entering air intake and causing engine damage.
Step 11
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 11
Switch engine off during washing.
Lea Fakatonga:
Switch engine off during washing.
Step 12
Upon completion off task, park vehicle in designated position away from operating vehicles.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi ʻa e ngāue, paka ʻa e meʻalele ʻi he tuʻunga kuo vaheʻi ʻo mamaʻo mei he ngaahi meʻalele ʻoku ngāue. °
Step 12
Turn off all lights and turn key to off position.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tamateʻi ʻa e ngaahi maama kotoa pē pea viloʻi ʻa e kī ki he tuʻunga off. °
Step 12
Apply handbrake.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamaʻu ʻa e handbrake. °
Step 12
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 12
Unintended movement.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaʻunu ʻoku ʻikai fakataumuʻa ki ai. °
Step 12
Impact from other vehicles.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fepaki mei he ngaahi meʻalele kehe. °
Step 12
Theft
Lea Fakatonga:
Kaihaʻa °
Step 12
Unauthorised use of machine.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ʻo e mīsini ʻe ha tokotaha ʻoku ʻikai fakamafaiʻi. °
Step 12
Injury from door being left open
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea tupu mei he tuku ava ʻa e matapā °
Step 12
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 12
Return vehicle to designated parking area and apply handbrake.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakafoki ʻa e meʻalele ki he feituʻu paka kuo vaheʻi pea fakamaʻu ʻa e handbrake. °
Step 12
Whenever exiting the Mule the door must be closed.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he taimi kotoa pē ʻoku hifo ai mei he Mule, kuo pau ke tāpuni ʻa e matapā. °
Step 13
Remove keys, return to key board and remove name tag to indicate vehicle and operator have returned to hub safely.
Lea Fakatonga:
Toʻo ʻa e ngaahi kī, fakafoki ki he papa kī pea toʻo ʻa e fakaʻilonga hingoa ke fakahā kuo foki malu ʻa e meʻalele mo e tokotaha fakaʻuli ki he hub. °
Step 13
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 13
Theft
Lea Fakatonga:
Kaihaʻa °
Step 13
Unauthorized use of machine.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ʻo e mīsini ʻe ha tokotaha ʻoku ʻikai fakamafaiʻi. °
Step 13
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 13
Secure keys as directed by Supervisor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tauhi malu ʻa e ngaahi kī ʻo hangē ko e fakahinohino ʻa e Supavaisa. °
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.