MANUFACTURING MODULE

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1 MANUFACTURING MODULE

2 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) All tasks within a manufacturing process should have a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or Safe Work Instruction (SWI) linked to it. The purpose of the SOP is to: Name and outline the purpose of the task Identify hazards and risks associated with performing the task Provide a step by step instruction on the CORRECT way to perform the task Ensure quality standards are maintained at all times during production SOP s are to be followed at all times within a Manufacturing environment. Failure to do so will put yourself and your work colleagues at risk of a serious incident or injury occurring. You should be provided specific training on the SOP for each given task prior to being asked to perform/complete the task. If you are not provided with the required training for the task DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED

3 Guarding Machine guarding is in place to control personal risks of: Entanglement in plant with moving parts Parts of the plant or work pieces breaking, disintegrating or being ejected from the plant and striking personnel Coming into contact with extremely hot or cold plant, parts and pipes

4 Guarding (cont) To protect your exposure to live moving parts you must: Always adhere to Safe Operating Procedures and Work Instructions NEVER bypass or modify any existing guarding NEVER access any restricted or controlled operating areas where plant can be energised remotely or automatically without full isolation Clarify and understand what machine alarms, signals and warning devices exist and what they mean STOP and REPORT any missing, malfunctioning or inadequate guarding

5 Hand Safety Hands are one of the most important parts of the human body enabling us to use equipment, sense pressure or temperature, communicate with one another or simply giving us the ability to carry out normal day to day tasks. A significant amount of hospital admissions are due to workplace related hand injuries including: Severe cuts or lacerations Severe abrasions Chemical and thermal burns Absorption of harmful substances Repetitive strains Fractures and broken bones

6 Hand Safety (cont) You can minimise the risk of injuring your hands by: Ensuring you use the correct tools and equipment for the task Strictly adhering to safe operating procedures and work instructions and avoiding short cuts Always being mindful of where you place both of your hands Wearing and maintaining the right type of gloves, remembering that PPE is the last line of defence. Always Stop and Report your concerns if you feel you aren t confident: In performing the task safely That you have the right equipment or tools That the gloves or PPE supplied is not adequate for the task

7 Traffic Management The risk of vehicle and pedestrian collisions is likely to increase when there is: A lack of physical barriers to separate pedestrian walkways and pedestrian crossings Blocked or obstructed pedestrian routes Pedestrians and vehicles using the same route Poorly maintained surfaces e.g. unstable surfaces, broken ground / pot holes, blind corners, poor drainage or inadequate lighting Narrow roads where there is not enough room for pedestrians and vehicles Poor visibility for either drivers or pedestrians e.g. when reversing

8 Traffic Management (cont) The following methods can help you minimise the risk of traffic management incidents by: Familiarising yourself with site traffic management plans Adhering to defined traffic management controls such as exclusion zones, separation distances and designated walkways etc. Identifying and reporting any potential circumstances where a collision may occur including near misses Ensuring that all warning and safety devices on mobile plant and vehicles are effective e.g. Reverse alarms, brakes, warning lights etc. Ensuring that you wear the correct high visibility clothing for the environment

9 Working Safely Around Fixed Process Plant Lock Out Tag Out From time to time businesses work on complex process and production equipment for the purposes of maintenance, testing or trouble shooting. This work can expose you to a range of different energy sources including but are not limited to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, gravitational, pneumatic (air), kinetic, and stored or residual energies. Adhering to any isolation, lock-out-tag-out and permit to work procedure is imperative to protect you from harm. Key principles you must observe include: ONLY those trained, competent and authorised shall isolate fixed process plant ALWAYS comply to the site s Isolation requirements at all times NEVER remove someone else s Lock / Tag from a machine only the person that placed the Lock/Tag on the machine is to remove once the problem has been fixed NEVER attempt to clear a blockage or fix a malfunction without reporting the issue and isolating / locking the machine out If you are not certain on the reliability / performance of a machine, REPORT it to your supervisor immediately

10 Working Safely Around Fixed Process Plant (cont) Noise Excessive noise exists in many work environments and there are things you can do to minimise your exposure, these include: Report any increase in the noise levels of plant or equipment in your work area Always adhere to hearing protection requirements as advised by signage or instruction Consider your work practices and how it impacts on those around you Keep any personal hearing protection provided for your use in good clean condition When you are required to use ear plugs, follow the adjacent instructions on how to properly insert them