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Conveyors are essential in today's industrial
environment, but they can be dangerous. A conveyor contains many moving
parts including chains, sprockets, shafts, pulleys, rollers and belting.
Any moving part is a potential source of danger to a careless or
untrained operator.
Everyone coming in contact with the conveyor should be aware of
the following:
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Do Not operate conveyor with
protective guards removed. (i.e. chain guards, belt guards, snub
roller guards, center drive guards, Etc.)
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Do Not walk, ride, climb, or touch
moving parts on a conveyor in operation.
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Do Not wear loose clothing or
uncovered hair around conveyors.
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Do Not work near conveyors without
knowing how and where to shut "OFF" power.
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Do Not replace parts or perform
maintenance on conveyors or moving conveyor parts, without first
shutting "OFF" power to the system.
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Do Not remove jammed products with
the conveyor in operation.
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Do Not connect gravity to powered
conveyors without gravity connector brackets.
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To prevent electrical shock, the
conveyor must be grounded, and have proper electrical connections,
in accordance with Federal, State and Local electric Codes.
It is the responsibility of the user of the conveyor to comply with
safety standards, including OSHA and other Federal, State and local
codes or regulations. Placement of guards and other safety equipment in
accordance with safety standards is dependent upon the area and use to
which the conveyor system is put. A safety study should be made of the
conveyor application and guards should be installed whenever possible.
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