RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
• Consult manufacturers manuals before use of any equipment / plant if in doubt
• Ensure a pre-hire checklist has been completed
• All site activity must be thoroughly planned before work commences to identify hazards
and assess risks
• Ensure that a site/task specific Risk Assessment/Method Statement has been prepared
prior to use
• Ensure that lifting operations have been appropriately planned prior to use
• Ensure that all associated equipment is of sound condition, rated appropriately and is
tested in accordance with legislative requirements
• Ensure that Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC) and Temporary Works Supervisors
(TWS) have been consulted prior to operations commencing
• For any non standard applications (or if application in doubt) - a suitably qualified
engineer should be consulted for approval
• Ensure appropriate PPE is specified and worn. This should include both eye and ear
protection, in addition to other PPE required by site
• Ensure all personnel are properly briefed and adequately supervised by a competent
person(s)
• Ensure control measures are in place for the protection of operatives, third parties, plant
and structures in the proximity of operations prior to them commencing
• Any excavator fitted with a compactor should only be operated from stable ground
• Ensure any overhead cable hazards and associated risks are identified and controlled
• Ensure that regular checks are carried out to ensure that hazards are controlled and the
equipment is in good working order
• Ground vibrations may lead to substantial nuisance or hazard to the adjoining areas.
*MGF Ground Vibration Monitors are available for hire.
• Improper use of the compactor can lead to dangerous situations
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN PREPARING YOUR RAMS
The following list is not exhaustive:
• Have all relevant persons been consulted prior to operations commencing
• The selection of competent fitters and operatives and slinger/bankspersons
• Items that could fall from height
• High pressure fluid injection
• Overturning of plant/equipment
• Proximity of operatives
• Third parties and plant in proximity of operations
• Trapping/impact and other mechanical hazards
• Heat from compactor when in use and post use
• Proximity of overhead cables and underground services
• Ground conditions
• Flying Stone chips/etc – due to compaction
• Environmental impacts
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USER GUIDE SECTION 5
EXCAVATOR MOUNTED COMPACTOR
