Compactor Induction

Compactor Induction

• Document No.

• Willows Shopping Centre

• Shop Name:

• Shop Number:

• Conducted on

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• Location
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• Tenant Representative

• Building Management Representative

Objective

• The objective of this training is to ensure that persons using the compactor have the skills and knowledge to operate this plant in a safe and efficient manner.

At the End of this Course Attendees Will:

• 1.) Know general information about the compactors;
  2.) Be able to perform a basic daily check;
  3.) Be able to operate the compactor in a safe manner;
  4.) Understand maintenance responsibilities;
  5.) Understand the risk assessment and controls of the plant;
  6.) Be able to request compactor service and waste collection.

The Compactor

• 1.) Explanations must include:
  - Compactor type,
  - Capacity and;
  - General manner of operation of the compactor;
  2.) A practical demonstration of the controls must be performed by trainer (leave compactor off at this stage as audience will not be able to hear trainer).

Stop Switch

• Demonstrated how to depress the stop switch and explained that the compactor is completely stopped whilst the button is depressed.

• Demonstrated how to twist the stop switch to release it and have explained that this requires a twisting action rather than a pulling action.

• Demonstrated that often, the compactor may not seem to be working because it is often forgotten to check that the stop switch has not been fully released.

Key Start

• Demonstrated that the key start is similar to a car ignition twist and release.

Selector Switch

• Demonstrated how the Selector Switch needs to be held on to operate the lifter. (Inform that the compactor will begin packing its contents upon releasing the bin.

• Demonstrated that the compactor will need to be reset after the bin has been removed.

Up and Down Lift Button

• Explained the operation of the up and down lifter buttons.

• Demonstrated that the lifter will stop when the pressure is removed from the button.

Indicators

• Explained that the "Full" and "3/4" indicators will flash when either the compactor has reached total or 3/4 capacity.

• Explained that the compactor can be used one further time after the compactor indicates that it is full, but however, it can result in damaging the compacting unit.

• Explained that when the "Fault" indicator flashes a mechanical or electrical failure has occurred and that they should contact Centre Management or Security as soon as possible. (Further action regarding faults, should be referred to J.J. Richards)

In-Built Safety Control

• Demonstrated that when the door is open the compactor will not start.

• Explained that no one should tamper with the switch, as it is an in-built safety control.

• Explained that the lifter will not operate either if the hopper door is not latched back.

Warning Stickers

• Explained and pointed out warning stickers on the compactors and their significance.

Compactor Rules of Use

• 1.) ONLY persons trained by Centre Management are to operate Compactors.
  2.) Clean cardboard only to be placed in Recycled Cardboard compactor.
  3.) All other compactable waste to be placed in General Waste compactor.
  4.) NO bulky items to be placed in either compactors.
  5.) Items unable to be compacted are to be removed from site; not to be left in fenced area.
  6.) Any spillage from bins / bags MUST be cleaned up.
  7.) Rubbish left in the compacting area will be identified and disposed of at a cost of $100 to tenant.
  8.) Trolleys are to be removed from area and returned to trolley bays.

• Explained Compactor Rules of Use

• Explained that CCTV operates in the area.

Compactor Induction Completion

• Tenant Representative Signature

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• Building Management Representative

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• Date & Time of Completion

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