Grain-systems Unload Augers PNEG-1735 User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

1. Safety

PNEG-1735 U-Trough Direct Gear Drive Bin Sweep Auger Unload Systems 9

Operator Qualifications

A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate this (or auger) equipment.

Anyone who works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified.

These persons must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as:

i. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety procedures

is not qualified to operate any auger systems.

ii. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under the age

of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your responsibility, as

owner and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your area or situation.

iii. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.

iv. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations state: “At the time of

initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee

in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be

involved”. (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D,

Section 1928.57 (a) (6)).

B. As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe

operating and safety procedures for this auger. The sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience

and personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times.

It is strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure is

in the area in the event of an emergency.

Date Employee Name Supervisor Name

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