Compactor Baler Safety Veolia ANZ
Your organisation may have a vertical baler or compactor, follow this guide to ensure you are using it safely.
Your organisation may have a vertical baler or compactor, follow this guide to ensure you are using it safely.
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Step 1 of 12Your organisation may have a vertical baler or compactor.
There are important safety measures to consider when operating a compactor or baler.
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Step 2 of 12Compactors and balers have many moving parts that could be dangerous to the user if safety rules are not followed.
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Step 3 of 12It is important to keep your hands and other body parts free of the operating area at all times.
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Step 4 of 12For safe operation after placing materials in the baler or compactor, remove your hands, other body parts and clothing from the area and close the gate.
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Step 5 of 12There are a range of safety mechanisms built into the baler and compactor to keep the operator safe, including safety interlock systems and emergency stop buttons.
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Step 6 of 12For example, if the machine gate is open, the machine will not operate.
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Step 7 of 12To avoid injury, these safety mechanisms must never be removed, disabled or tampered with, and all emergency stop buttons must be easily accessible.
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Step 8 of 12Do not enter or climb into the machine at any time.
This includes when the machine is not in operation or when it is turned off.
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Step 9 of 12Do not use any object to forcibly push material into the compactor or baler opening.
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Step 10 of 12Do not force feed, overload or place non-compactable materials such as steel and concrete, nor hazardous waste such as chemicals and paints into the machines.
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Step 11 of 12This can be very dangerous for the operator and may cause equipment damage.
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Step 12 of 12Only trained people can operate the equipment. Always follow your organisation's standard operating procedure and the manufacturer's instructions.