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1 Job Safety Analysis Job: Operating a Baler Date: 11/17/2010 Completed By: Andrew Gondzur, CSP Job Location: Multiple-Varies Contractor: HWI Environmental Technologies, Inc. PPE Required: Safety glasses, Steel-toed shoes, Gloves Training Required: Machine-guarding, safe baler operator, PPE, lockout/tagout Page 1 of 16 # TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS 1 Pre-operation Safety Check Untrained or inexperienced baler operator Train all baler operators thoroughly review HWI s Guide to Safe Bailer Operation Complete daily baler Safety checklist (see attached checklists) 2 Load the material hopper Strain from bending, twisting, overreaching Pivot feet, do not twist at waist Bend at knees, not at waist Keep back upright Avoid overreaching Use tool to extend reach 3 Operate the baler Caught in, caught between Pinch points Crushing injuries Use two-hand controls Keep Safety gates down Keep body parts out of points of operation Wear tight fitting clothes.

2 Do not wear long hair or dangling jewelry Respect all lockout/tagout devices and warnings tags Notify supervisor if baler is malfunctioning or undergoing unscheduled maintenance 4 Tie bale with wire Cuts/lacerations from sharp wire Wear leather gloves and approved eye protection 5 Eject bale Struck by bale and baling wire Keep a safe distance from bale during ejection process Wear steel-toed Safety shoes Page 2 of 16 # TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS 6 Reset baler None observed Follow baler operating instructions Page 3 of 16 Page 4 of 16 Page 5 of 16 Page 6 of 16 Page 7 of 16 Page 8 of 16 Page 9 of 16 Page 10 of 16 Page 11 of 16 Page 12 of 16 Page 13 of 16 Page 14 of 16 Page 15 of 16 HWI Horizontal Baler Daily Checklist 1st 2nd 3rd Check Oil Level.

3 Make a note if any oil was added Inspect for leaks and condition. Check hoses, pump, valve, cylinders, and reservoir. Inspect for overall condition. Make sure the equipment is clean, fee of debris, all warning sticker are in place and easily read, no structural defects are noted. Access panels, covers and Guards are in place. Inspect dogs Page 16 of 16 Supervisor: Lubricate Baler Side Wear Pads Notes: _____ _____First shift igned _____ Date _____ S Second shift igned _____ Date _____ S Third Shift igned _____ Date _____ S