TECHNICAL
If there isn’t a suggestion of a formal installation, or any supporting paperwork to confirm this was indeed completed, you should question this with the dealer or supplier and
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ensure that the machinery is installed to your satisfaction
So, simply supplying you with the machine and the operator’s instruction book, whilst giving you access to all the information you are likely to need, is unlikely to meet the above requirement, and therefore some form of installation training must take place. As a manager or the employer, you also have a duty to provide adequate training for your staff, so receiving good quality machinery installation is the minimum requirement for even experienced staff, when an unfamiliar piece of equipment arrives.
Note: this would be required for any machinery delivery, whether it be new, used, purchased, hired or borrowed, for use at work.
If there isn’t a suggestion of a formal installation, or any supporting paperwork to confirm this was indeed completed, you should question this with the dealer or supplier and ensure that the machinery is installed to your satisfaction. If it is not, it could then become your legal responsibility to install the machinery with your own staff. That will take time, effort and detailed product knowledge to complete.
BAGMA installation:
BAGMA (the British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association) has an HSE approved installation training course for all dealers and machinery suppliers. This approved code of practice shows what should be covered on a machinery installation. You will also get a copy of the installation form, so you have a record of the training provided to your team, for your internal staff training records.
The installation should be based around
the operator’s instruction book, and illustrate the key pieces of information in it, which, under the BAGMA system would include the following 20 key points:
• Operator responsibility and risk assessment
• Operators instruction book • Safe systems of work • PPE • Noise and vibration levels • Safety guards • Safety interlocks (OPC systems) • Safety signs and lights • Pre-start checks • Tyre condition and wheel fixings • Levers and controls • Safe Stop procedure • Handbrake and brake operation • Starting and stopping • Warning devices • Lights, reflectors, indicators, mirrors and
The manufacturer conducts stringent tests on its machinery, including noise testing
flashing beacons
• Steering mechanisms • Procedures on slopes • Machine adjustments and maintenance • Operator training information
That’s quite a list and, for self-propelled machines, it all needs to be covered. A strimmer wouldn’t need tyres or steering, of course, but the noise and vibration values would be important for your risk assessments and staff awareness regarding their personal protection equipment (PPE) and vibration exposure. So, you should expect your supplier to request at least an hour of your time to fully install the machine with you and, if it’s a multiple machinery purchase, then this could take a lot longer to complete.
Driving and operating the machine will not be part of the installation process, as it is unlikely that the installer is qualified to instruct. For that, you will need some additional training with a qualified instructor.
The machinery should be delivered as per specification, including assembly of the machine or vehicle
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