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Machine Lockout Hazards
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<p><span><strong>Jam Ups</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><br></strong></span></p><p>Machines must be <strong>fully isolated</strong> before you try to clear any jam.</p><p><br></p><p>Do not put your hands near moving parts unless the energy source is locked out.</p>

Jam Ups


Machines must be fully isolated before you try to clear any jam.


Do not put your hands near moving parts unless the energy source is locked out.

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<p><span><strong>Slip and Trip Hazards</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p>Keep walkways and access areas <strong>clear of tools, timber, and spills.</strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>Clean up debris immediately — especially around isolation zones.</p>

Slip and Trip Hazards


Keep walkways and access areas clear of tools, timber, and spills.


Clean up debris immediately — especially around isolation zones.

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<p><span><strong>Noise</strong></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p>This area is loud.</p><p><br></p><p>Always wear <strong>approved hearing protection</strong> when near operating machines.</p>

Noise


This area is loud.


Always wear approved hearing protection when near operating machines.

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<p><strong>​</strong><span><strong>Pinch Points</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><br></strong></span></p><p>Keep hands and body parts away from moving parts of machines.</p>

​Pinch Points


Keep hands and body parts away from moving parts of machines.

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<p><span><strong>Isolation Compliance</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><br></strong></span></p><p><strong>Always isolate</strong> the machine before starting work, inspections, or jam clearance.</p><p><br></p><p>Use the correct <strong>lockout/tagout steps</strong> and make sure all energy sources are off.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Never</strong> remove someone else's isolation padlock,</p>

Isolation Compliance


Always isolate the machine before starting work, inspections, or jam clearance.


Use the correct lockout/tagout steps and make sure all energy sources are off.


Never remove someone else's isolation padlock,

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<p><span><strong>People Around You</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p>Know who is working near you.</p><p><br></p><p>Talk to your team before doing anything that might affect their safety.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t assume others know where you are.</p>

People Around You


Know who is working near you.


Talk to your team before doing anything that might affect their safety.


Don’t assume others know where you are.

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<p><span><strong>Fatigue</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><br></strong></span></p><p>Fatigue affects focus and can lead to mistakes.</p><p><br></p><p>Take regular breaks and <strong>rotate tasks</strong> when possible.</p><p><br></p><p>Let your supervisor know if you're tired or struggling to concentrate.</p>

Fatigue


Fatigue affects focus and can lead to mistakes.


Take regular breaks and rotate tasks when possible.


Let your supervisor know if you're tired or struggling to concentrate.

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<p><span><strong>Electrical Current</strong></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><strong>Do not open or access electrical panels or control centres.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Only <strong>trained maintenance staff</strong> are allowed to work inside electrical cabinets or MCCs.</p><p><br></p><p>If you notice anything unsafe, report it.</p>

Electrical Current


Do not open or access electrical panels or control centres.


Only trained maintenance staff are allowed to work inside electrical cabinets or MCCs.


If you notice anything unsafe, report it.

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<p><span><strong>Loose Clothing and Hair</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p>Tie back long hair and tuck in loose clothing so it doesn’t get caught.</p>

Loose Clothing and Hair


Tie back long hair and tuck in loose clothing so it doesn’t get caught.

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<p><span><strong>Compressed Air</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p>Never blow air onto your skin – it can enter your bloodstream and cause serious harm.</p>

Compressed Air


Never blow air onto your skin – it can enter your bloodstream and cause serious harm.

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<p><span><strong>Maintenance and Cleaning</strong></span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p>Before starting any maintenance or cleaning task, <strong>fully isolate the machine.</strong></p><p><strong></strong> This means switching off all power sources and following your site’s lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental startup.</p>

Maintenance and Cleaning


Before starting any maintenance or cleaning task, fully isolate the machine.

This means switching off all power sources and following your site’s lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental startup.