The Metal Shredder Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the steps and precautions for using a metal shredder safely and efficiently.
It covers the hazards (noise, moving parts, falls from height, burns, electricity, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training, the pre-operational inspection, maintenance under lockout/tagout (LOTO), the steps for operating the machine and how to deal with blockages and jams.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place.