Conveyor Safey

8/4/2019 Conveyor Safey

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SAFETY PRECAUTION IS TO

BE TAKEN WHEN WORKINGIN CONVEYOR LINE


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Stop all moving machinery

during periods of lubrication,maintenance, or adjustment

and provide that the equipmentcannot be restarted during

such procedures!!!!

These are some of GeneralSafety Guidelines


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All persons working at or nearconveying equipment should be

instructed / Shown, the locationand operation of emergency

stop devices.


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Except in emergencies, only authorizedpersonnel shall start or stop conveyor

equipment.

Operating personnel are not to attempt

repairs or adjustments to equipment.

Loose clothing or accessories shall not

be permitted in areas where suchclothing can be caught in moving parts

of equipment.


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Conveyors must be properly loaded. Loadmaterial only at established loading stations.Place loads so they cannot fall on the

equipment.

Load limits of the conveyor shall not beexceeded.

Good housekeeping shall be maintained in thevicinity of equipment at all times.

All accidents resulting in personal injury or indamage to equipment or material as well asany irregularities in equipment operation shallbe reported promptly.


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Do not wear loose clothing.

While climbing, carry tools properly sothey do not fall on someone.

Carry your own personalized locks for

locking out motor disconnects.After locking out a piece of equipment,check the start, jog and main consolepushing buttons and selector switches.

Always work in pairs.Do not play or loiter on or around

equipment.


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Do not climb on conveyor, whether they are

running or not.

If a tool catches in a moving piece of

equipment, let it go. Tools can be replaced.Fingers, hands or arms cannot be replaced.

Never stick your finger in anything to checkoil level, gear position, depth, etc.


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Operating and maintenance personnelshould become familiar with the materialbeing handled in the system along with thelocation and purpose of the safety devicesbefore being allowed to operate or work on

the equipment.

A belt conveyor safety training sessionshould be a portion of a comprehensive

safety program provided by the company toall employees that will be required to operateor maintain the equipment


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All safety devices should be in good workingcondition, properly maintained and easily

Accessible. Emergency stop switch with safetypull cords should be mounted at the properheight.The equipment should be operated at its design

capacity and speed. Overloading belt conveyorsresults in spilled material and hazardous workingconditions and premature failure of components.

During and after maintenance on the equipment asafety walk around is recommended as a

precaution for leaving tools or work material priorto staring the equipment.


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A formal maintenance and inspectionschedule should be developed andfollowed for the equipment andassociated safety devices .Required

personnel safety equipment such ashard hats, safety glasses, and steel toeshoes should be worn when in the area

of the equipment to provide any typeservice or work.


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Manual inspection, maintenance or repairs

must bedone at a time the can be taken outof service ,properly lockout and tagged. Innocase should belt conveyors or anyoperating equipment be serviced while in

operation. Only visual inspection can bedone during operation and care must betaken to be at a safe distance and not bewearing loose clothing. Inching drives

provide an excellent method of visuallyinspecting the belting.

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