Chiller delivery and positioning: energy sources and direct controls

Delivering and positioning a chiller involves a very heavy moving load, lifting equipment and tight interfaces with structures and people.

High-energy check

A multi-tonne chiller in motion exceeds the 1500 J trigger at little more than creep speed, and tip-over energy is present throughout. Treat the whole movement as high energy.

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Direct controls to verify

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Route is surveyed for gradient, surface and clearances before the move.
Movement speed is kept to a slow walk with a competent person controlling it.
No person is between the unit and any fixed structure.
Unit is restrained against uncontrolled movement on any slope.
Exclusion zone moves with the load along the route.
Stop if the unit moves faster than the team can control.

For your SPA or pre-start

State the unit mass, the movement method and speed, the route survey result and the exclusion that keeps people out of the line of travel.

Limitations: This tool supports planning and verification only. It does not replace competent risk assessment, legal duties, employer procedures, client requirements or competent supervision.