Equipment Advice Sheet: Porta-Packer. Compactor Skip
Please pass this information to the Health and Safety Manager.
Equipment Advice Sheet
• Please ensure that whilst HWP drivers are manoeuvring on your site the area is kept clear of pedestrians and obstacles. Personnel must stand well clear of any moving goods vehicles. They must not assist in any other duties.
• HWP drivers are not permitted to lower skips on to public roads, therefore adequate space should be provided to make the skip change over on site.
• Please DO NOT allow your staff to climb on top of any skips provided.
• Customers are advised to carry out their own risk assessments regarding any risks associated with the use of compactors. Staff should be trained and familiar with the operating and safety features of the machine.
• When the skip is full and ready for emptying; Customers should please disconnect the power supply so the skip can be removed from site and emptied. We will return the skip as quickly as possible to minimise any disruption to your business.
• Do not open the rear door of the compactor skip. When the skip is full it will be under considerable pressure and is likely to cause injury.
• Please DO NOT block access to skips with goods or pallets when a collection has been booked.
• Customers must inform HWP Immediately if any equipment provided is found to be damaged or unfit for use. Suitable replacements will be provided.
• Please ensure that skips are only used for the intended purpose i.e. cardboard recycling. Please inform staff that non recyclables such as pallets, plastic, glass etc must be segregated. General waste skips can be supplied on request.
• Customers will be responsible for the tipping and re-painting costs of burnt paper inside skips. Costs can be provided on request.
• HWP drivers have been instructed to obey customer’s site safety rules. Please inform the driver of any special instructions or call the office |
