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Receiving and Killing
Task 1: Forklift Operator
The
forklift operator uses a forklift to move large catch-cages of poultry
from transport trucks to the conveyor dumper system. This process moves
from the outside to the inside of the dock area.
Hazards of this task may include:
Collision |
Hazardous Situation:
Forklifts are driven in heavily congested
areas where many other operations are being performed. Visibility
and sightlines can be limited, increasing the chance of collisions
between machinery and employees.
Possible Solutions:
- Use signs and policies to prohibit others from entering into these areas.
- Use horn when appropriate to alert others.
- Improve lighting where applicable.
- Drive forklift backwards when moving loads.
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Defective forklift |
Hazardous Situation:
Over a long
period of time the solid rubber wheel on the front of the forklift has
developed a flat spot, resulting in unstable
loads and poor handling.
Possible Solutions:
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Train
operators to inspect and recognize potential problems or hazards.
- Implement equipment inspection plan.
- Report and correct problems as soon as identified.
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Slips and falls |
Hazardous Situation:
The employee is outside and is exposed to all weather conditions: rain, snow, ice,
and heat, resulting in possible slips or falls from working/walking on
slippery surfaces.
Possible Solutions:
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Provide
a roof or cover over forklift operations.
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Reduce
slippery surface conditions (e.g., snow removal).
- Wear anti-skid footwear.
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Strains, reaches and cuts |
Hazardous Situation:
Employee must release pull chain to remove
chicken cages from trucks, resulting in strains from reaching and possible
cuts.
Possible Solutions:
- Provide gloves to pad and protect hands.
- Provide ladders or platforms so employee can be repositioned to minimize awkward postures.
- Minimize
manual handling of large cages so employees are not exposed to
conditions where strains may occur.
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