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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
1:20 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
2:37 Step 3
Receive work instruction of what needs to be completed and communicate to staff
Potential risk.
Inexperienced or unqualified staff being asked to carry out works
Incomplete jobs
Risk treatment.
Ensure staff complete relevant Safe Operating Procedure’s and are trained to drive the machinery which is to have works completed.
Check with staff that they understand the job to be completed.
3:07 Step 4
Ensure pit area is clear of tools, equipment and staff
Potential risk.
Damage to equipment
Staff falling in the pit while it is open between machinery movements
Risk treatment.
Keep work area clean and tidy, put tools away and clean any spills.
Engage the use of a spotter to watch the area and warn all employees off entering the area. Staff should be standing still until the manoeuvre is complete.
As far as practical use cones and bollards to cordon the area off.
3:44 Step 5
Move machine towards the pit
Potential risk.
Staff being hit by moving machinery
Incorrect line up of machine over the pit
Driving onto pit covers with the machine and falling into the pit
Risk treatment.
Ensure operator warns other by beeping horn before moving off.
Use the spotter to stand in clear vision of the operator and use hand signals and/or radio contact to help guide the machine over the pit.
Never drive over pit covers unless they are known to be safe for the weight of the machine. Avoid driving on them at all costs.
4:26 Step 6
Drive the machine over the pit, stopping where works are intended to be undertaken.
Potential risk.
Machine being in incorrect position for works being done.
Equipment rolling or moving while it is parked over the pit for maintenance work.
Staff falling into exposed areas of the pit
Risk treatment.
Spotters must be aware of target area for work and line machine up accordingly
Ensure the LOTO process is being followed and that employees are aware of the steps to isolate a machine.
Barricade any areas of the pit which are left exposed while the machine is being worked on.
5:12 Step 7
Entering (and exiting) the pit
Potential risk.
Falls and slips
Staff losing balance trying to carry tools up and down.
Risk treatment.
Maintain 3 points of contact while entering/exiting the pit. Turn on lights to ensure good visibility.
All staff should be aware of what works are to be conducted and should put tools in the pit while they have good access, preferably prior to the machine being on the pit. Use a second person to retrieve tools if needed.
Have a clear pathway in and out.
5:51 Step 8
Conduct works on the machine while parked on the pit
Potential risk.
Incomplete or below standard work due to poor lighting
Working above shoulder/head for long periods
Burns from hot machinery
Eye injuries
Lacerations
Risk treatment.
Check lights are working in monthly safety inspection
Take regular breaks, don’t lift heavy items without assistance including mechanical assistance. Follow safe lifting practices.
Wear job specific PPE – face shields, positive seal glasses, steel cap boots, hi-vis, hearing protection, gloves.
6:36 Step 9
Once maintenance work has been completed move the machine off the pit
Potential risk.
Staff being injured while machine moves out of the work area.
Not driving straight leading to machine falling into the pit
Risk treatment.
Spotter and operator need to ensure all staff are out of the work area. Beep horn before moving off.
Spotter to maintain contact with operator to ensure a straight line when moving off the pit.
7:11 Step 10
Cover the pit up
Potential risk.
Staff working around exposed pit and moving pit covers
Lifting heavy pit covers resulting in back injury and strains
Risk treatment.
Put barricades up straight away when the pit is exposed.
When putting any lids or cones around the pit walk around and don’t jump over.
Heavy pit covers should be moved by 2 people or with mechanical aid.
7:41 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.
8:09 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.
8:38 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.
9:07 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.
9:24 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.
10:20 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.
10:59 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 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
Receive work instruction of what needs to be completed and communicate to staff
Lea Fakatonga:
Maʻu ʻa e fakahinohino ki he ngāue ʻoku fiemaʻu ke fakakakato pea fakamatalaʻi ki he kau ngāue °
Step 3
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 3
Inexperienced or unqualified staff being asked to carry out works
Lea Fakatonga:
Kau ngāue ʻoku ʻikai taukei pe ʻikai maʻu ʻa e ngaahi tohi fakamoʻoni ʻoku fiemaʻu, ʻoku kole ke nau fakahoko ʻa e ngaahi ngāue °
Step 3
Incomplete jobs
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi ngāue ʻoku ʻikai fakakakato °
Step 3
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 3
Ensure staff complete relevant Safe Operating Procedure’s and are trained to drive the machinery which is to have works completed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ensure staff complete relevant Safe Operating Procedure’s and are trained to drive the machinery which is to have works completed.
Step 3
Check with staff that they understand the job to be completed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fehuʻi ki he kau ngāue ke fakapapauʻi ʻoku mahino kiate kinautolu ʻa e ngāue ʻe fakakakato. °
Step 4
Ensure pit area is clear of tools, equipment and staff
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku ʻataʻatā ʻa e feituʻu pit mei he ngaahi meʻangāue nima, meʻangāue mo e kau ngāue °
Step 4
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 4
Damage to equipment
Lea Fakatonga:
Maumau ʻa e meʻangāue °
Step 4
Staff falling in the pit while it is open between machinery movements
Lea Fakatonga:
Tō ʻa e kau ngāue ki he pit lolotonga ʻoku ava ʻi he vahaʻa ʻo e ngaahi ngaʻunu mīsini °
Step 4
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 4
Keep work area clean and tidy, put tools away and clean any spills.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tauhi ʻa e feituʻu ngāue ke maʻa mo maau, tauhi ʻa e ngaahi meʻangāue nima pea fakamaʻa ha meʻa kuo mahua. °
Step 4
Engage the use of a spotter to watch the area and warn all employees off entering the area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ha spotter ke tokangaʻi ʻa e feituʻu pea fakatokanga ki he kau ngāue kotoa pē ke ʻoua ʻe hū ki he feituʻu. °
Staff should be standing still until the manoeuvre is complete.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku totonu ke tuʻu maʻu ʻa e kau ngāue kae ʻoua kuo ʻosi ʻa e fakaʻunu. °
Step 4
As far as practical use cones and bollards to cordon the area off.
Lea Fakatonga:
As far as practical use cones and bollards to cordon the area off.
Step 5
Move machine towards the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻunu ʻa e mīsini ki he pit °
Step 5
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 5
Staff being hit by moving machinery
Lea Fakatonga:
Tau ki he kau ngāue ʻa e ngaahi mīsini ʻoku ngaʻunu °
Step 5
Incorrect line up of machine over the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
Fokotuʻu hala ʻo e mīsini ʻi ʻolunga ʻi he pit °
Step 5
Driving onto pit covers with the machine and falling into the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli ʻa e mīsini ʻi ʻolunga ʻi he ngaahi tapuni pit pea tō ki he pit °
Step 5
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 5
Ensure operator warns other by beeping horn before moving off.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku fakatokanga ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ki he niʻihi kehe ʻaki hono fakatangi ʻa e horn kimuʻa pea toki ngaʻunu. °
Step 5
Use the spotter to stand in clear vision of the operator and use hand signals and/or radio contact to help guide the machine over the pit.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ʻa e spotter ke ne tuʻu ʻi ha feituʻu ʻoku sio lelei ki ai ʻa e tokotaha ngāueʻaki, pea ngāueʻaki ʻa e ngaahi fakaʻilonga nima mo / pe fetuʻutaki letio ke tokoni ʻi hono fakahinohino ʻa e mīsini ʻi ʻolunga ʻi he pit. °
Step 5
Never drive over pit covers unless they are known to be safe for the weight of the machine.
Lea Fakatonga:
Never drive over pit covers unless they are known to be safe for the weight of the machine.
Avoid driving on them at all costs.
Lea Fakatonga:
Avoid driving on them at all costs.
Step 6
Drive the machine over the pit, stopping where works are intended to be undertaken.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakaʻuli ʻa e mīsini ʻi ʻolunga ʻi he pit pea tuʻu ʻi he feituʻu ʻoku fakataumuʻa ke fai ai ʻa e ngaahi ngāue. °
Step 6
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 6
Machine being in incorrect position for works being done.
Lea Fakatonga:
Mīsini ʻoku ʻi ha tuʻunga hala ki he ngāue ʻoku fakahoko. °
Step 6
Equipment rolling or moving while it is parked over the pit for maintenance work.
Lea Fakatonga:
Teka pe ngaʻunu ʻa e meʻangāue lolotonga ʻoku paka ʻi ʻolunga ʻi he pit ki he ngāue tauhi mo fakalelei. °
Step 6
Staff falling into exposed areas of the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
Tō ʻa e kau ngāue ki he ngaahi feituʻu ava ʻo e pit °
Step 6
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 6
Spotters must be aware of target area for work and line machine up accordingly
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke ʻiloʻi ʻe he kau spotter ʻa e feituʻu fakataumuʻa ʻo e ngāue pea fokotuʻu ʻa e mīsini ʻo fakatatau ki ai °
Step 6
Ensure the LOTO process is being followed and that employees are aware of the steps to isolate a machine.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakapapauʻi ʻoku muimui ki he founga LOTO pea ʻoku ʻiloʻi ʻe he kau ngāue ʻa e ngaahi sitepu ke fakamavaheʻi ha mīsini mei he mālohi. °
Step 6
Barricade any areas of the pit which are left exposed while the machine is being worked on.
Lea Fakatonga:
Barricade any areas of the pit which are left exposed while the machine is being worked on.
Step 7
Entering (and exiting) the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
Hū ki he pit (pea hū atu mei ai) °
Step 7
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 7
Falls and slips
Lea Fakatonga:
Tō mo e heheke °
Step 7
Staff losing balance trying to carry tools up and down.
Lea Fakatonga:
Mole ʻa e balance ʻa e kau ngāue ʻi he feinga ke ʻave ʻa e ngaahi meʻangāue nima ki ʻolunga mo lalo. °
Step 7
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 7
Maintain 3 points of contact while entering/exiting the pit.
Lea Fakatonga:
Maintain 3 points of contact while entering/exiting the pit.
Turn on lights to ensure good visibility.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakamoʻui ʻa e ngaahi maama ke lelei ʻa e sio. °
Step 7
All staff should be aware of what works are to be conducted and should put tools in the pit while they have good access, preferably prior to the machine being on the pit.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku totonu ke ʻiloʻi ʻe he kau ngāue kotoa pē ʻa e ngaahi ngāue ʻe fakahoko pea tuku ʻa e ngaahi meʻangāue nima ʻi he pit lolotonga ʻoku faingofua ʻa e hū ki ai, ʻoku lelei ange ke fai kimuʻa pea toki ʻi he pit ʻa e mīsini. °
Use a second person to retrieve tools if needed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāueʻaki ha tokotaha hono ua ke ʻomi ʻa e ngaahi meʻangāue nima kapau ʻoku fiemaʻu. °
Step 7
Have a clear pathway in and out.
Lea Fakatonga:
Tauhi ha hala ʻataʻatā ki he hū mo e hū atu. °
Step 8
Conduct works on the machine while parked on the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
Conduct works on the machine while parked on the pit
Step 8
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 8
Incomplete or below standard work due to poor lighting
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāue ʻoku ʻikai fakakakato pe siʻi hifo ʻi he tuʻunga ʻoku fiemaʻu tupu mei he maama kovi °
Step 8
Working above shoulder/head for long periods
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngāue ʻi ʻolunga ʻi he uma / ʻulu ʻi ha ngaahi taimi lōloa °
Step 8
Burns from hot machinery
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi vela mei he ngaahi mīsini vela °
Step 8
Eye injuries
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea ʻo e mata °
Step 8
Lacerations
Lea Fakatonga:
Ngaahi lavea mahae °
Step 8
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 8
Check lights are working in monthly safety inspection
Lea Fakatonga:
Check lights are working in monthly safety inspection
Step 8
Take regular breaks, don’t lift heavy items without assistance including mechanical assistance.
Lea Fakatonga:
Take regular breaks, don’t lift heavy items without assistance including mechanical assistance.
Follow safe lifting practices.
Lea Fakatonga:
Muimui ki he ngaahi founga hiki malu. °
Step 8
Wear job specific PPE – face shields, positive seal glasses, steel cap boots, hi-vis, hearing protection, gloves.
Lea Fakatonga:
Wear job specific PPE – face shields, positive seal glasses, steel cap boots, hi-vis, hearing protection, gloves.
Step 9
Once maintenance work has been completed move the machine off the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻI he ʻosi hono fakakakato ʻa e ngāue tauhi mo fakalelei, fakaʻunu ʻa e mīsini mei he pit °
Step 9
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 9
Staff being injured while machine moves out of the work area.
Lea Fakatonga:
Lavea ʻa e kau ngāue lolotonga ʻa e ngaʻunu ʻa e mīsini mei he feituʻu ngāue. °
Step 9
Not driving straight leading to machine falling into the pit
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻIkai fakaʻuli hangatonu ʻo iku ki he tō ʻa e mīsini ki he pit °
Step 9
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 9
Spotter and operator need to ensure all staff are out of the work area.
Lea Fakatonga:
ʻOku fiemaʻu ke fakapapauʻi ʻe he spotter mo e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻoku ʻi tuʻa mei he feituʻu ngāue ʻa e kau ngāue kotoa pē. °
Beep horn before moving off.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatangi ʻa e horn kimuʻa pea toki ngaʻunu. °
Step 9
Spotter to maintain contact with operator to ensure a straight line when moving off the pit.
Lea Fakatonga:
Kuo pau ke tauhi ʻe he spotter ʻa e fetuʻutaki mo e tokotaha ngāueʻaki ʻa e mīsini ke fakapapauʻi ʻa e laine hangatonu ʻi he ngaʻunu mei he pit. °
Step 10
Cover the pit up
Lea Fakatonga:
Tāpuni ʻa e pit °
Step 10
Potential risk.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fakatuʻutāmaki ʻe ala hoko. °
Step 10
Staff working around exposed pit and moving pit covers
Lea Fakatonga:
Kau ngāue ʻoku ngāue takatakai ʻi ha pit ʻoku ava mo e ngaahi tapuni pit ʻoku ngaʻunu °
Step 10
Lifting heavy pit covers resulting in back injury and strains
Lea Fakatonga:
Hiki ʻa e ngaahi tapuni pit mamafa ʻo iku ki ha lavea ʻo e tuʻa mo e ngaahi fokoutua toho uaua °
Step 10
Risk treatment.
Lea Fakatonga:
Founga ke puleʻi ai ʻa e fakatuʻutāmaki. °
Step 10
Put barricades up straight away when the pit is exposed.
Lea Fakatonga:
Fokotuʻu ʻa e ngaahi ʻā maluʻi ʻi he taimi pē ʻoku ava ai ʻa e pit. °
Step 10
When putting any lids or cones around the pit walk around and don’t jump over.
Lea Fakatonga:
When putting any lids or cones around the pit walk around and don’t jump over.
Step 10
Heavy pit covers should be moved by 2 people or with mechanical aid.
Lea Fakatonga:
Heavy pit covers should be moved by 2 people or with mechanical aid.
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.