HP/GM-105

Bagging machine 105

Report A-1062

Methodology v3.9

2024-10-28

Assessed risk

High

Highest score

Findings

Immediate

Coverage

16/16

Next due

2025-10-28

Act before the equipment is next relied upon

Asset class

Guarded machinery / conveyor

Facility

Havenport Terminal, Dock Road

Area

Packing hall

Criticality

Manufacturer

Preston Automation

Model / serial

P362 / 50075-94

Installed

2007-06-01

Inspector

P. Nakamura

Findings (1)

R-GM-07Pull-cord fails along part of its runNon-conformingS4 × L3 = 12High

The pull-cord does not stop the machine from every point along the conveyor.

Action Re-tension the cord, replace the failed switch, and prove a stop from each end and the mid-point.

Entanglement or crushing at moving parts · due 2024-11-04 · ISO 13850 §4.4

Assessment record

Identification and records · Is a current risk assessment on file for this machine?Yes

Identification and records · Is the manufacturer's manual available on site?Yes

Identification and records · Has the machine been modified since commissioning?No

Guarding · Are all fixed guards present and secured with tools-required fixings?Yes

Guarding · Are movable guards interlocked?Yes

Guarding · Is any interlock bypassed, taped or defeated?No

Guarding · Are in-running nips and drives guarded?Yes

Guarding · Largest gap in guarding8 mm

Emergency stop and isolation · Furthest distance from any operating position to an emergency stop2.1 m

Emergency stop and isolation · Does the pull-cord stop the machine from every point along its run?No

Emergency stop and isolation · Does restart require a deliberate reset at the machine?Yes

Emergency stop and isolation · Is the isolation / lockout point identified and lockable?Yes

Emergency stop and isolation · Are all stored energy sources documented for isolation?Yes

Workplace · Is hazard and isolation signage in place?Yes

Workplace · Clear walkway width alongside the machine959 mm

Workplace · Housekeeping around the machineClean

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