SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE | K-9 KUBE
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PURPOSE: To safely and efficiently use K-9 KUBE to load dogs into a vehicle.
| WARNINGS | SAFETY/LOSS CONSIDERATION |
| 1. Ensure personal protective equipment is worn. | Personal injury may result |
| 2. Do not operate Loading Machine without induction & Training | Personal injury may result |
| 3. Ensure familiarity with machine (read owners manual) | Personal injury, property damage may result |
| 4. Carefully check condition of machine prior to use | Personal injury, property damage may result |
| 5. Ensure exact job specified by supervisor | Property damage, Environment damage may result |
| 6. Do not wear loose clothing | Personal injury may result |
| 7. Ensure long hair is tied back or in hair net | Personal injury may result |
| PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED | SAFETY/LOSS CONSIDERATION |
| 1. Boots. | To be worn at all times. |
| 2. Gloves. | To be worn at all times. |
| 3. Suitable Clothing | To be worn at all times. |
SITE REFERENCES
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LOADING PROCEDURE
- Operator to be familiar with all controls, set-up and operating modes required for task & ensure operation of Loading/Unloading is understood.
- Operators to ensure all body parts are clear of machine during operation.
- Check to ensure hydraulic hoses and fittings, lights etc. are in good order prior to start.
- Ensure immediate work area is clear of personal and obstructions.
- Ensure the operator cannot be injured by passing vehicles.
- Operate machine in accordance with owner’s handbook recommendations.
- Authorised persons only to carry out visual inspections, maintenance and service in accordance with owner’s manual.
- Switch on flashing hazard lights.
- To lower box place thumb of one hand on red safety button (this will enable the hydraulic pump and motion alarm to start), use your other hand to work the up/down switch.
- When box is lowered move to the rear of machine, open compartment door.
- Load animal, close door insuring the locking pin is engaged.
- To load box repeat step 9.
- When box is in the docked position it is safe to transport, NEVER MOVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE BOX OUT OF THE DOCKED POSTION.
- Clean machine with hand brush and high pressure water, PPE to be worn, eg safety goggles. All waste material to be cleaned away after each job.
- Check machine for loose parts or visible damage and Notify supervisor of problems.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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THIS EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
The K-9 KUBE has been designed and manufactured in its base configuration as a hydraulic lifting device, to lift small animals in a containment box onto a transport vehicle.
- Do not allow people to stand directly behind vehicle when using the K-9 KUBE
- Ensure the flashing lights are working when machine is in use.
- Be alert for hidden obstructions.
- Warning decals are to be kept in a readable condition, replace unreadable decals immediately.
- Maintain the K-9 KUBE in accordance with maintenance schedule.
- Ensure bystanders are more than 4 meters from K-9 KUBE when in use.
- NEVER MOVE VEHICLE WITH K-9 KUBE BOX OUT OF THE DOCKED POSITION.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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The K-9 Kube must be maintained in accordance with the following maintenance schedule.
Do visual inspection daily.
Maintenance and any necessary repairs must be carried out by a suitable competent person.
| CHECK | EVERY |
| Flashing lights | Before use/every 8 hours |
| Hydraulic oil levels | 100 hours/3 months |
| Motion alarm | Before use/every 8 hours |
| Hold down bolts | 100 hours/3 months |
| Internal light | Before use/every 8 hours |
Maintenance notes
Hydraulic oil- fuchs, renolin b plus 46
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RISK ASSESSMENT
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