Grain Systems PNEG-1797 - Manual (Page 9)

1. Safety
PNEG-1797CE CE Approved T-Series Tower Dryer 9
Working at Heights
Whilst the equipment has been designed to operate primarily at ground level, at some stages during the
life cycle it will be necessary to operate at heights. For this reason the equipment has been provided with
access ladders, platforms and walkways. These have been designed to recognized safety standards to
minimize the risk to health and safety to operators and technicians working on them. In addition attention
should be paid to the following safety requirements.
1. The ladders, platforms and walkways are for use by competent and trained personnel only. NEVER
allow children or members of the general public to gain access to the equipment, its ladders or
access platforms.
2. Where the equipment is sited in an unsecured location, access must be restricted by use of security
fencing and lockable gates.
3. Lower sections of ladders on the equipment should be fitted with a lockable safety gate, to prevent
unauthorized access.
4. Ensure any hot surfaces have had adequate time to cool before working on or in the equipment.
This may require running the equipment fans only to cool off external screens and internal
burner components.
5. The equipment should be OFF and all power LOCKED OFF before work on or in the equipment.
Ensure the power isolator is OFF and LOCKED and TAGGED to prevent inadvertent re-start.
This must include all equipment attached to the dryer/bin on which you are working.
(See Figure 1A.)
Figure 1A
6. Ensure the fuel supply is OFF and LOCKED. (See Figure 1B.)
Figure 1B