Portable Generator

Portable Generator

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Noise

• Explosion and fire

• Hazardous atmosphere

• Hazardous chemical – single exposure (fuel, lubricants)

• Manual Handling

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer's operational manual, ensure:

• Oil and fuel levels sufficient, no leaks

• Fuel not filled above fill-line

• Fuel tank good condition, cap closes tightly

• Provision for grounding unit in place, undamaged

• Receptacles in good condition with no damage or obstructions

• Moving parts guarded adequately

• Warning decals attached and legible

• Unit clean of dirt, dust, chemicals, other debris

• Cooling vents unblocked, clear of debris

• Spark-arrester muffler installed

• All controls labelled and functional

• Receptacle labelled with volt/amps/ wattage – labels legible.

Precautions