Saftey

Question 1

Secure location and inspection of equipment

Answer 1

1. Close off work area, leaving a buffer past the pruning zone
2. Inspect the lift or ladder for broken or non-functioning parts. If equipment is faulty notify foreman or manager to tag it as unsafe
3. Look for hazards both above and below
   Plant material that overhangs the area
   -Wires and/or cables
   -The building itself
   -Uneven ground
4. Turn off fans

Question 2

Before hydraulic lift use

Answer 2

-Inspect and test controls
-Check battery is charged
-Look for hydraulic leaks
-Check that cables have no kinks and are correctly placed in relation to pulleys
-Ensure solid footing, using blocks if needed
-Level the machine
-Risk assessment

Question 3

Hydraulic lift steps for use

Answer 3

-Position lift under plant to be pruned keeping in mind basket position
-Mount legs into place and secure pins.
-Use boards under legs on soil
-Level machine
-Turn lift on and check for safety lights
-Check position of safety stop buttons
-Secure pruning tools
-Slip tether into place

Question 4

Hydraulic Lift PPE

Answer 4

-Harness and tether
-Hard hat
-Safety glasses
-Buddy system, never work alone. Have someone available in case of emergency

Question 5

Ladder Safety

Answer 5

-Set up ladder correctly with spreaders locked in place
-Always face ladder when ascending or descending
-Always have 3 points of contact
-Don’t overreach
-Ensure the ladder footings are on level and firm ground. Use a wood board to level footings as needed.
-Never use on steps
-Do not go above the pelvis on a ladder and never on the top step
-Drop all material in a controlled manner
-Do not use if bent, missing parts

Question 6

Skid Steer Safety

Answer 6

o Eye contact at all times
o Never go behind the machine
o No one under bucket ever
o Bucket down when vehicle is moving
o Never run with bucket up and full

Question 7

Skid Steer Communication

Answer 7

 Fist = stop
 Finger up/down = fork up or down
 Cup tips away = fork points to ground
 Cup tips toward = fork points up
 Two hands =demonstrate distance between machine and objects