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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/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
1:21 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 daily work plan and safety information which includes but not limited traffic management
Team supervisors MUST reiterate daily work plan and safety matters their teams
If there are language barriers an interpreter MUST be used to communicate information
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.
2:40 Step 3
Complete pre start operational check list for tractor
Potential risk.
Workers injured due to equipment failure.
Damage to equipment
Risk treatment.
Workers to wear Hi Viz clothing , safety glasses and all required PPE.
Check and clear area of obstacles.
If possible complete all checks from ground level.
Ensure all windows are clean and visibility is unobstructed.
Check operation of all machine controls including air conditioner and 2 way radio.
Ensure the seating is in good condition and suitable for the task
All faults MUST be reported to the Maintenance Controller immediately
3:26 Step 5
Complete pre start operational check list for tractor.
Potential risk.
Workers injured due to equipment failure.
Risk treatment.
Workers to wear Hi Viz clothing , safety glasses and all required PPE.
Check and clear area of obstacles.
Complete all checks from ground level.
Ensure all windows are clean and visibility is unobstructed.
3:53 Step 6
Climb into tractor. Apply handbrake, depress clutch, put into neutral gear, start engine and allow minimum 5 minutes to warm up.
Potential risk.
Other workers impacted / crushed by moving tractor.
Slips, trips and falls to workers
Risk treatment.
Use three points of contact when climbing into and out of tractor.
Ensure tractor has handbrake firmly engaged.
4:24 Step 7
Check operation of all machine controls including air conditioner and 2way radio.
Confirm channel and do radio check.
Potential risk.
Equipment failure
Risk treatment.
If an issue is identified that may affect the safe operation of the tractor then the tractor must be tagged out and Supervisor notified of issue.
4:49 Step 8
Set the seat according to operator requirements
Potential risk.
Uncomfortable ride
Unable to operate safely
Risk treatment.
Adjust seat
5:08 Step 9
Attach implement or equipment to be towed and operated.
Confirm correct setup and secure all hitch points with pins
Potential risk.
Hand injury.
Crush injury.
Uncontrolled movement of implement. Unguarded PTO.
Risk treatment.
Check implement is in good condition,correctly fitted and secure. Check load rating is suitable.
5:35 Step 10
Fit seat belt, activate flashing light or turn on headlights as applicable and travel to work area.
Ensure you are aware of current days traffic management arrangements.
Adhere to rules set out in Traffic Management Plan
Potential risk.
Workers injured in traffic accidents.
Workers speeding with tractor.
Poor visibility of operator due to dust and tree canopy.
Travelling with doors open can cause damage to doors and windows.
Risk treatment.
Instruct/indicate to all other workers of intention to move vehicle and to vacate the immediate area.
Operator must wear use seat belt at all times and be aware of all other machinery or people in area.
Operator to travel at sensible speed at all times.
Ensure travel is via main tracks and headlands.
6:33 Step 11
Commence working/operation.
When traveling, adapt speed to compensate for heavier load on three point hitch
Potential risk.
Other workers impacted / crushed because of poor visibility when operating tractor.
Other workers impacted /crushed when towed machinery not correctly attached.
Losing control over tractor due to new balance and handling caracteristics
Risk treatment.
Operator to use seat belt at all times.
Doors and windows must be shut before the tractor is moved.
Operator must be aware of all other machinery and people working in area as well as the traffic management plan of the property.
Operator to consider all conditions e.g. inclines, weather and travel at a sensible speed at all times.
Operator must show extreme caution when entering and exiting tree rows.
Adapt speed to load dynamics
7:41 Step 12
When entering a headland or driving down one stay as far from trees as possible.
When approaching end of row to enter headland, slow down and sound horn
When entering a block were it is known other operators are present, anounce yourself by radio.
Potential risk.
Collisions at end of rows leading to workers injured or equipment damage
Risk treatment.
Sound horn when crossing Headland.
Announce yourself to known operators in the area.
Mark own and check location of other operators on Operational Map in Hubb
8:21 Step 13
At completion of shift or task return tractor to designated parking area.
Shut down and secure tractor.
Perform quick check over machine to look for issues that may affect next shift.
Potential risk.
Workers injured in traffic accidents.
Workers injured due to equipment failure.
Risk treatment.
Park tractor on firm, even ground.
Apply hand brake.
Check over machine, report issues
8:56 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.
9:24 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.
9:54 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.
10:23 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.
10:39 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.
11:36 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 is 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.
12:13 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/Safety
Lea Fakatonga:
Ako / 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 daily work plan and safety information which includes but not limited traffic management
Lea Fakatonga:
host employer management MUST communicate daily work plan and safety information which includes but not limited traffic management
Step 2
Team supervisors MUST reiterate daily work plan and safety matters their teams
Lea Fakatonga:
KUO PAU ke toe fakamanatu ʻe he kau supavaisa ʻo e timi ʻa e palani ngāue fakaʻaho mo e ngaahi meʻa fekauʻaki mo e malu ki heʻenau ngaahi timi °
Step 2
If there are language barriers an interpreter MUST be used to communicate information
Lea Fakatonga:
If there are language barriers an interpreter MUST be used to communicate information
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 pre start operational check list for tractor
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakakakato ʻa e lisi vakaiʻi ngāue kimuʻa ʻi he kamata ʻo e palau °
Step 3
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 3
Workers injured due to equipment failure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue tupu mei he maumau ʻa e meʻangāue. °
Step 3
Damage to equipment
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 3
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 3
Workers to wear Hi Viz clothing , safety glasses and all required PPE.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui ʻe he kau ngāue ʻa e teunga Hi Viz, mata sioʻata maluʻi mo e PPE kotoa ʻoku fiemaʻu. °
Step 3
Check and clear area of obstacles.
Lea Fakatonga:
Check and clear area of obstacles.
Step 3
If possible complete all checks from ground level.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku lava, fakakakato ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi kotoa pē mei he tuʻunga ʻo e kelekele. °
Step 3
Ensure all windows are clean and visibility is unobstructed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku maʻa ʻa e ngaahi matapā sioʻata kotoa pē pea ʻikai ha meʻa ʻoku fakapuliki ʻa e sio. °
Step 3
Check operation of all machine controls including air conditioner and 2 way radio.
Lea Fakatonga:
Check operation of all machine controls including air conditioner and 2 way radio.
Step 3
Ensure the seating is in good condition and suitable for the task
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻi ha tuʻunga lelei ʻa e nofoʻanga pea feʻunga ki he ngāue °
Step 3
All faults MUST be reported to the Maintenance Controller immediately
Lea Fakatonga:
KUO PAU ke lipooti ʻa e ngaahi fehālaaki kotoa pē ki he Pule Tauhi mo Fakalelei Meʻangāue ʻi he taimi pē ko ia °
Step 5
Complete pre start operational check list for tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakakakato ʻa e lisi vakaiʻi ngāue pre-start ʻo e palau. °
Step 5
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 5
Workers injured due to equipment failure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue tupu mei he maumau ʻa e meʻangāue. °
Step 5
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 5
Workers to wear Hi Viz clothing , safety glasses and all required PPE.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui ʻe he kau ngāue ʻa e teunga Hi Viz, mata sioʻata maluʻi mo e PPE kotoa ʻoku fiemaʻu. °
Step 5
Check and clear area of obstacles.
Lea Fakatonga:
Check and clear area of obstacles.
Step 5
Complete all checks from ground level.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakakakato ʻa e ngaahi vakaiʻi kotoa pē mei he tuʻunga ʻo e kelekele. °
Step 5
Ensure all windows are clean and visibility is unobstructed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku maʻa ʻa e ngaahi matapā sioʻata kotoa pē pea ʻikai ha meʻa ʻoku fakapuliki ʻa e sio. °
Step 6
Climb into tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Heka ki he palau. °
Apply handbrake, depress clutch, put into neutral gear, start engine and allow minimum 5 minutes to warm up.
Lea Fakatonga:
Apply handbrake, depress clutch, put into neutral gear, start engine and allow minimum 5 minutes to warm up.
Step 6
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 6
Other workers impacted / crushed by moving tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kau ngāue kehe ʻoku lavea ʻi he fepaki pe laiki ʻe ha palau ʻoku ngaʻunu. °
Step 6
Slips, trips and falls to workers
Lea Fakatonga:
Slips, trips and falls to workers
Step 6
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 6
Use three points of contact when climbing into and out of tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ʻa e ngaahi tuʻunga fetuʻutaki ʻe tolu (three points of contact) ʻi he heka mo e hifo mei he palau. °
Step 6
Ensure tractor has handbrake firmly engaged.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku maʻu lelei ʻa e handbrake ʻo e palau. °
Step 7
Check operation of all machine controls including air conditioner and 2way radio.
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi ʻa e ngāue ʻa e ngaahi meʻa puleʻi kotoa ʻo e mīsini, kau ai ʻa e air conditioner mo e letio fetuʻutaki ongo tafaʻaki (2way radio). °
Step 7
Confirm channel and do radio check.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻa e senolo pea fai ʻa e vakaiʻi ʻo e letio. °
Step 7
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 7
Equipment failure
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 7
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 7
If an issue is identified that may affect the safe operation of the tractor then the tractor must be tagged out and Supervisor notified of issue.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kapau ʻoku ʻiloʻi ha meʻa ʻe ala uesia ʻa e ngāue malu ʻa e palau, kuo pau ke fakapipiki ki he palau ha fakaʻilonga taʻofi ngāue (tagged out) pea fakahā ʻa e meʻa ko ia ki he Supavaisa. °
Step 8
Set the seat according to operator requirements
Lea Fakatonga:
Fokotuʻu ʻa e nofoʻanga ʻo fakatatau mo e ngaahi fiemaʻu ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini °
Step 8
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 8
Uncomfortable ride
Lea Fakatonga:
Heka ʻoku ʻikai fiemālie °
Step 8
Unable to operate safely
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIkai lava ke ngāue malu °
Step 8
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 8
Adjust seat
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatonutonu ʻa e nofoʻanga °
Step 9
Attach implement or equipment to be towed and operated.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapipiki ʻa e implement pe meʻangāue ʻe toho mo ngāueʻaki. °
Step 9
Confirm correct setup and secure all hitch points with pins
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻa e fokotuʻu totonu pea fakamaʻu ʻa e ngaahi hitch point kotoa pē ʻaki ʻa e pin °
Step 9
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 9
Hand injury.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e nima. °
Step 9
Crush injury.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻi he laiki. °
Step 9
Uncontrolled movement of implement.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaʻunu ʻa e implement ʻoku ʻikai puleʻi. °
Unguarded PTO.
Lea Fakatonga:
PTO ʻoku ʻikai ha meʻa maluʻi. °
Step 9
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 9
Check implement is in good condition,correctly fitted and secure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi ʻoku ʻi ha tuʻunga lelei ʻa e implement, fakapipiki totonu pea maʻu lelei. °
Check load rating is suitable.
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi ʻoku feʻunga ʻa e fakangatangata mamafa ʻo e uta (load rating). °
Step 10
Fit seat belt, activate flashing light or turn on headlights as applicable and travel to work area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fit seat belt, activate flashing light or turn on headlights as applicable and travel to work area.
Step 10
Ensure you are aware of current days traffic management arrangements.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure you are aware of current days traffic management arrangements.
Step 10
Adhere to rules set out in Traffic Management Plan
Lea Fakatonga:
Adhere to rules set out in Traffic Management Plan
Step 10
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 10
Workers injured in traffic accidents.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue ʻi he ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki. °
Step 10
Workers speeding with tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kau ngāue ʻoku fakaʻuli vave ʻi he palau. °
Step 10
Poor visibility of operator due to dust and tree canopy.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kovi ʻa e sio ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini tupu mei he efu mo e ngaahi vaʻa mo e lau ʻo e ʻakau. °
Step 10
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 10
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 10
Instruct/indicate to all other workers of intention to move vehicle and to vacate the immediate area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakahinohino pe fakaʻilonga ki he kau ngāue kehe kotoa pē ʻa e taumuʻa ke fakaʻunu ʻa e meʻalele pea ke nau mavahe mei he feituʻu ofi. °
Step 10
Operator must wear use seat belt at all times and be aware of all other machinery or people in area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tui ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻa e leta nofoʻanga ʻi he taimi kotoa pē pea tokanga ki he ngaahi mīsini kehe kotoa mo e kakai ʻi he feituʻu. °
Step 10
Operator to travel at sensible speed at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke feʻaluʻaki ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻi ha vave fakapotopoto ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 10
Ensure travel is via main tracks and headlands.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku fou ʻa e feʻaluʻaki ʻi he ngaahi hala lalahi mo e headlands. °
Step 11
Commence working/operation.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kamata ʻa e ngāue / ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini. °
Step 11
When traveling, adapt speed to compensate for heavier load on three point hitch
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he feʻaluʻaki, fakatonutonu ʻa e vave ke feʻunga mo e uta mamafa ange ʻi he three point hitch °
Step 11
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 11
Other workers impacted / crushed because of poor visibility when operating tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kau ngāue kehe ʻoku lavea ʻi he fepaki pe laiki tupu mei he kovi ʻa e sio ʻi hono fakaʻuli ʻa e palau. °
Step 11
Other workers impacted /crushed when towed machinery not correctly attached.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kau ngāue kehe ʻoku lavea ʻi he fepaki pe laiki ʻi he ʻikai fakapipiki totonu ʻa e mīsini ʻoku toho. °
Step 11
Losing control over tractor due to new balance and handling caracteristics
Lea Fakatonga:
Losing control over tractor due to new balance and handling caracteristics
Step 11
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 11
Operator to use seat belt at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke ngāueʻaki ʻe he tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻa e leta nofoʻanga ʻi he taimi kotoa pē. °
Step 11
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 11
Operator must be aware of all other machinery and people working in area as well as the traffic management plan of the property.
Lea Fakatonga:
Operator must be aware of all other machinery and people working in area as well as the traffic management plan of the property.
Step 11
Operator to consider all conditions e.g.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fakakaukau ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ki he ngaahi tuʻunga kotoa pē, e.g. °
inclines, weather and travel at a sensible speed at all times.
Lea Fakatonga:
inclines, weather and travel at a sensible speed at all times.
Step 11
Operator must show extreme caution when entering and exiting tree rows.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke fuʻu tokanga ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ʻi he hū mo e hū atu mei he ngaahi ʻotu ʻakau. °
Step 11
Adapt speed to load dynamics
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatonutonu ʻa e vave ke feʻunga mo e anga ngaʻunu ʻo e uta °
Step 12
When entering a headland or driving down one stay as far from trees as possible.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he hū ki ha headland pe fakaʻuli ai, tauhi ke mamaʻo taha mei he ngaahi ʻakau ʻi he tuʻunga ʻe lava. °
Step 12
When approaching end of row to enter headland, slow down and sound horn
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ofi ki he ngataʻanga ʻo e ʻotu ke hū ki he headland, fakasiʻisiʻi ʻa e vave pea fakatangi ʻa e horn °
Step 12
When entering a block were it is known other operators are present, anounce yourself by radio.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he hū ki ha poloka ʻoku ʻiloʻi ʻoku ʻi ai ha kau ngāueʻaki mīsini kehe, fakahā ko koe ʻi he letio. °
Step 12
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 12
Collisions at end of rows leading to workers injured or equipment damage
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi fepaki ʻi he ngataʻanga ʻo e ngaahi ʻotu ʻo iku ki ha lavea ʻa e kau ngāue pe maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 12
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 12
Sound horn when crossing Headland.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e horn ʻi he kolosi ʻi ha Headland. °
Step 12
Announce yourself to known operators in the area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Announce yourself to known operators in the area.
Step 12
Mark own and check location of other operators on Operational Map in Hubb
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻilongaʻi ho feituʻu pea vakaiʻi ʻa e feituʻu ʻo e kau ngāueʻaki mīsini kehe ʻi he Operational Map ʻi Hubb °
Step 13
At completion of shift or task return tractor to designated parking area.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi ʻa e sifi pe ngāue, fakafoki ʻa e palau ki he feituʻu paka kuo vaheʻi. °
Step 13
Shut down and secure tractor.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tamateʻi pea tauhi malu ʻa e palau. °
Step 13
Perform quick check over machine to look for issues that may affect next shift.
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi vave ʻa e mīsini ke ʻiloʻi ha ngaahi meʻa ʻe ala uesia ʻa e sifi hoko. °
Step 13
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 13
Workers injured in traffic accidents.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue ʻi he ngaahi fakatuʻutāmaki ʻi he feʻaluʻaki. °
Step 13
Workers injured due to equipment failure.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue tupu mei he maumau ʻa e meʻangāue. °
Step 13
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 13
Park tractor on firm, even ground.
Lea Fakatonga:
Paka ʻa e palau ʻi ha kelekele fefeka mo tokalelei. °
Step 13
Apply hand brake.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamaʻu ʻa e hand brake. °
Step 13
Check over machine, report issues
Lea Fakatonga:
Vakaiʻi ʻa e mīsini pea lipooti ʻa e ngaahi meʻa ʻoku hala °
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 is 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 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.