The Trench Compactor - Petrol safe operating procedure gives businesses that use petrol trench compactors clear guidance for operating them safely and efficiently, to protect workers and maintain safety standards.
It covers the hazards (noise, moving parts, trench collapse, hazardous chemicals and atmosphere, vibration), the PPE, the pre-operational inspection, precautions and operator training, fuelling, operation and maintenance including LOTO procedures.
A hazard checklist helps identify and reduce risks before use. A training quiz to check workers understand the procedure is also included.