SKS-W MAINTENANCE

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TOPIC 1

Introduction

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BUCYRUS SKS DRILL SAFETY

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Remember…properly worn Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) can save
your life!!

Rather than being seen as an

inconvenience, the wearing of PPE should
always be thought of for what it is,
personally protecting you!!!

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Personal Danger locks/tags for each individual
working on the machine must be placed on the
Battery Isolator. The batteries must be isolated prior
to making repairs or adjustments to the machine.

Danger Tag

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Noise
The SKS drill rig generates high noise while it is
in operation. Hearing protection is mandatory
whenever working in the vicinity of the drill.

Electrical Contact:
Make sure that the machine is not operated
within close proximity of power lines.

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Contaminated Air:
Diesel fumes are toxic. Exhaust gasses contain
carbon monoxide, a deadly poison, which is colorless
and odorless.

Do not run machine in an area without good

ventilation.

Compressed air can also be toxic and should never

be directly inhaled.

Danger: Contaminated air will cause severe

injury or death.

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Machine Stability:

The machine should never be propelled over areas

that could potentially collapse or subside.

If propelling on inclines is required, never travel

across grades.

Do not tram the machine with the tower raised over

rough or undulating ground.

Always ensure jacks are lowered onto solid stable

ground.

Warning: Unit overturn can cause serious

injury or death.

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Moving and rotating parts:
The machine should not be operated unless all
people are well clear of the area.

The drill is designed for single person operation and

no control should be activated with another
person on the deck or in the vicinity of the
machine unless CLEAR COMMUNICATION
methods have been established.

Do not lubricate or service while machine is running.

Warning: Moving parts can cause serious

injury or death.

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High Pressure Air or Fluid:

The operator must never underestimate the
forces exerted by high-pressure air and fluids.
Pressure on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
must be relieved prior to loosening hoses or
connections.

Warning: High-pressure air or fluid

has the capacity to cause severe
injury or death.

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Be sure all safety guards, hand rails and access
steps/ladders are securely in place and in good condition

Always maintain three-point

contact

Be sure all connections in compressed air lines are

coupled and secured, and that hose socks are in place
and secured so as to prevent accidental disconnection.

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Ensure all other pre-operation checks have

been carried out as per the section on “Pre-
operation checks” before starting / operating
the machine.

Be sure that prior to starting, all

controls are in neutral or off positions

Do not operate the machine without first

checking that all emergency stops are
operational and familiarizing yourself as
to their location.

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Make sure people are clear of the dust curtain raise/lower
cylinders.

DUST CURTAIN RAISED

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Blind Spot areas from Operators position

Front of Machine

Operators seat
Blind Spot
Areas
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Do not propel the machine with the mast raised over
undulating ground or across grades or over any
distance other than short distances on a drill pattern.

Always check blind spots prior to propelling. If

you are at all unsure, get out of the cabin and
visually check.

Do not carry out any drilling activity on a bench

until it has been examined for misfires

Do not drill a hole so that any portion of the hole is closer

than 6 meters to a hole containing explosives. Site rules
may stipulate further distances

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Do ensure the drill pipes are secure in the carousel before

raising or lowering the mast. . Before lowering the mast -
Do make sure the carousel is rotated, locked in the non-
pipe-loading center position to ensure pipes are secured
so they cannot possibly slide back and fall out of the
carousel. Then swing the carousel in towards the center of
the mast.

Do make sure dust is suppressed while drilling

using either dust collector or water injection.

Only perform service work on the mast wearing

approved fall arrest equipment

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Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot or has overheated.

No further activity should be undertaken on the SK

drill rig without:

• THE SAFETY SECTION IN THE OPERATOR

MANUAL HAVING BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD

• Being properly trained by a person experienced

in the use of the SK drill rig.

Summarise ~ Safety
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