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Not following this very important conveyor safety rule can possibly lead to injury. It is imperative that workers never climb, sit, stand, walk, ride, or even touch the conveyor at any time. |
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It is just plain common sense to follow this rule. Do not perform any maintenance on conveyor until electrical, air, hydraulic, and gravity energy sources have been locked out or blocked. |
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Guards have been incorporated into the design of conveyors for a reason. Therefore, operate conveying equipment only with all approved covers and guards in place. |
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To prevent overheating of the conveyor drive, workers should not load a stopped conveyor or overload a running conveyor. |
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Workers should always insure that all personnel are clear of all conveyor equipment before starting. Many times, factories install warning horns to alert workers that the conveyors are about to become active. |
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Only workers who have been trained should be permitted to operate and perform maintenance on conveying equipment. This is not only for safety reasons, but to insure conveyor is properly maintained. |
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Conveyor controls are not just on/off switches, but include any kind of electronic or mechanical devices used during conveyor operation. These controls should never be modified or misused. |
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It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to keep clear of conveying equipment while it is in operation. Workers should keep clothing, hair and all body parts away from conveyors. |
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It is important that the environment around operating conveyors be kept clean and as free of dirt, oil, etc. as possible to insure that equipment continues to operate efficiently. However, all trash, debris, paperwork, etc. should only be removed when power is locked and tagged out. |
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In case a conveyor or conveyor system needs to be stopped suddenly, all controls and pull cords should be plainly visible and accessible. |
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By the same token, workers should be familiar with and know the location of all stop and start controls. Controls should always be plainly marked or labled to avoid any confusion. |
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Untrained employees should not try to clear jams but should report these to authorized, trained personnel. All unsafe conditions should also be likewise reported to proper authorities. |
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