Changing Workshop Oil Shuttles on Bunding Safe Operating Procedures | General information | Almond farms 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 Identify shuttle to be changed Potential risk. •Shuttle is not empty. •No replacement shuttle to replace it with. •Wrong oil put in place. Risk treatment. •Confirm that the shuttle is empty and not just an issue with the pump/ hand trigger etc. •Confirm that there is a shuttle with the correct oil ready to be changed. If there is not one these can be ordered from the Warehouse. •Check the labels to ensure the exact same oil is being swapped over. 3:14 Step 4 Designate workers to task Potential risk. •Unauthorised/unlicensed worker is operating machinery they are not trained in or licensed to operate Risk treatment. •Ensure if using telehandler that the worker has been signed off on the Safe Operating Procedure. If using a forklift, the worker must hold a current up to date high risk license. 3:41 Step 5 Pre-start equipment Potential risk. •Leaks/ faults on machine can be dangerous. Risk treatment. •Perform thorough check before starting any work. 3:58 Step 6 Transport new shuttle to bunding area Potential risk. •Double handling •Shuttle falls off causing huge oil leak Risk treatment. •Bring new shuttle over to the area you will be working so you do not have to keep swapping shuttles over on the forks. •Drive slow, drive to conditions, tilt forks up, and if travelling long distances utilize the straps on farm to secure shuttle to the forks. 4:30 Step 7 Disconnect shuttle hydraulics and air supply and remove pump. Potential risk. •Slip and fall off bunding causing an injury. •Hydraulic hose blowout causing oil to spill over shuttle or worker. •Back strain when removing pump. •Sand/dirt contamination to oil transfer pump. Risk treatment. •It may be necessary to climb on top of the bunding to remove the pump and plumbing. Inspect work area first and clean if necessary, when on top of the bunding always keep 3 points of contact. •Disconnect the air hose first before attempting to remove any hydraulics hoses. •Use correct technique when removing the pump out of the shuttle, remember that the pump has a long pipe section on it that goes right to the bottom of the shuttle. •Once you have removed the pump set it aside on a surface that is free of dust and sand as any debris can cause damage to the pump and contaminate the oil which could cause serious damage to equipment. 5:39 Step 8 Remove old shuttle from bunding Potential risk. •Worker crushed by machinery •Crushed shuttle •Considerable amount of oil left inside old shuttle. Risk treatment. •Before attempting to remove the old shuttle all ‘on floor’ workers are to vacate the immediate area. •Approach the work area slowly and align the forks, utilise a spotter if you feel necessary. Lift shuttle with slight, controlled movements and reverse out. •It is likely that there could be a fair amount of oil left that the pump couldn’t transfer. This can be decanted into the new one. 6:23 Step 9 Decant remaining oil into new shuttle Potential risk. •Oil leak Risk treatment. •Align the old shuttle above the new one, open the red lid and then open the tap on the old shuttle to avoid any leaks. 6:40 Step 10 Remove old shuttle from work area. Potential risk. •Trip hazard •Environmental contamination •Old oil shuttles accumulating on site Risk treatment. •Take the shuttle somewhere where it cannot be a hazard to trip or drive over. •If the shuttle has excessive oil spills external it may be necessary to give it a pressure wash to stop oil contaminating the ground. •Consult with management to see what the procedure is for disposing of this particular shuttle. 7:15 Step 11 Install new shuttle Potential risk. •Crush other shuttles or bunding Risk treatment. •Approach bunding slowly and consider the extra weight the new shuttle has, lower it slowly onto the bunding ensuring even weight distribution. 7:34 Step 12 Reinstall pump, connect hydraulic and air lines Potential risk. •Pump sits loose in the shuttle allowing debris to get inside •Oil blowout •Pump drying out and failing Risk treatment. •After the pump has been put in correctly, tighten it up so that it sits up straight on the shuttle. •Use the reverse procedure for installing the plumbing, connect the hydraulic hose first, tighten, and then connect the air supply. •Ensure the lubricator is topped up with oil. 8:11 Step 13 Housekeeping Potential risk. •Lost spanners •Oil spills causing a slip hazard Risk treatment. •Remove any tools used throughout the process so they don’t get lost under or on top of the shuttle •Use workshop absorbent to mop up any oil leaks that may have occurred throughout the task. 8:36 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. 9:04 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. 9:33 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. 10:02 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. 10:19 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. 11:15 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. 11:54 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. Orchard Tech · hari@orchardtech.com.au · 0439 32 32 32