SPEC MIX G7000 SILO Manuel De Sécurité page 7

LOADING SPEC MIX SILOS
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SPEC MIX silo delivery systems are designed to increase productivity on site while adding to job site safety by
reducing physical injury with their ergonomically correct design. The standard gravity silos can also limit workers
exposure to construction site mixing dust when the following best practices are incorporated into every day use.
DANGER Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause
respiratory irritation. May cause cancer through chronic inhalation. Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or
repeated inhalation. Harmful if swallowed.
WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, such as nitrile. Wear eye protection & protective clothing. Do not breathe
dust. A NIOSH approved dust mask, such as N95, is recommended, especially in poorly ventilated areas or when
permissible exposure limits may be exceeded. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when
using this product. Before handling, read Safety Data Sheet which is available online at www.specmix.com, 800-
282-5828.
FIRST AID: If on skin or hair rinse with water. If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove
contact lenses if easy to do; continue rinsing. If inhaled: remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing. If swallowed: rinse mouth; do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately take off all contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. You cannot rely on pain to alert you to cement burns. Portland cement can cause dermatitis
or sensitization. If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical advice or attention. Immediately seek medical advice
or attention if symptoms are significant or persist. Contains Portland cement, silica sand and may contain fly ash.
Dispose of contents & container in accordance with all regulations.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Impervious Gloves such as Nitrile
Dust Mask: N-95 Recommended
SPEC MIX Safety Hook
SPEC MIX Upper Dust Shroud
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Hard Hat
Safety Harness
Safety Goggles
LOADING SPEC MIX
1. While standing on the ground, slide the outer plastic cover
down to the pallet level of the material bulk bag. At this
time, inspect the overall condition of the bulk bag giving
special attention to the bag's lifting loops. Check for fraying
on both sides. If the strap appears stressed, set the bag
and pallet aside for replacement and recover to protect the
material inside.
2. Save the product identification card or batch ticket
located inside the plastic cover. This will verify the product
delivered matches the product ordered, which may be
useful during the construction process.
3. Once the bag has passed the visual inspection, insert the
forklift forks through the four lifting loops. The forks should
easily slide to a position where all four loops are on the
forks as far as possible. It is important the loops do not
leave this position before lift tension is applied.
4. To improve flow, open the top spout of bag.
5. From an area opposite the side of the silo safety rail
platform, carefully raise the bag to the silo hatch. At no
time should personnel be under the bulk bag. The forks
should be at a reclined position while raising the bag to a
distance of 3-4 feet above safety ring.
6. Position the bulk bag over the top of the silo centered
over the fill port and safety ring so that the upper dust
shroud meets up with the bottom of the bulk bag. Bag can
now be slowly lowered to within 2-3 inches of safety ring,
compressing the upper dust shroud. Hand communication
signals should be used to indicate when the bag has been
lowered the appropriate distance.
WARNING: Do not allow the bag to rest on safety ring or
silo top.
7. The laborer/operator can now climb the ladder to the safety
railed platform once the bag is in this position.
WARNING: The person on the platform must securely
attach both safety chains across the entry point when on
the safety railed platform.
8. The design of the silo and bags is such that the material
charging of the silo can be done without accessing the silo
top.
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