User's Guide

FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 14
Version: 1.0 , 27/08/2020
Site hazards
Hazards that apply to working in remote or rural areas and around water.
Hazard: Heights
• Follow approved safety procedures when working with ladders or elevated
platforms.
• Use a platform ladder if the FerIT is being installed at a height above 2 meters.
Hazard: Slipping
• Wear slip-resistant footwear
• Keep access-ways clear
Hazard: Dangerous animals and livestock
• If there is livestock in the area, barricade off the work area or have livestock
moved
• Watch out for snakes and biting insects when lifting equipment or removing
covers
• Carry a first aid kit and an EpiPen
Work hazards
Hazards that apply to working with machinery, power tools, or heavy equipment.
Hazard: Sharp objects
Wear protective clothing, boots and gloves when handling sharp objects and objects
with rough surfaces, burrs and sharp edges
Hazard: Falling objects
• Wear protective clothing, helmets, boots and gloves.
• Ensure that the FerIT is securely fixed to the mast.