Conveyor Safety Advisory: "Working Safely Around Bulk Material Conveying Systems"
Conveyor Safety Advisory: "Working Safely Around Bulk Material Conveying Systems"
ADVISORY
Why ??
During the first 8 months of 2008,
the Group has suffered
2 fatal and 12 serious injuries
related to working with conveyors.
10 CONVEYOR SAFETY
RULES TO LIVE BY
Conveyors SHALL
only be operated with approved guarding in place
Workers SHALL
LOTOTO all energy sources before doing maintenance
Workers SHALL
LOTOTO all energy sources before cleaning & clearing jams
Workers SHALL
keep clothing, tools, body parts and loose hair away from conveyors
Workers SHALL
be trained and competent to operate & maintain conveyors
Workers SHALL
know the location and function of all stop & start controls
Workers SHALL
ensure everyone is away from conveyors before starting
Workers SHALL
report all unsafe conditions and behaviors
Cleaning on or around conveyors shall not be performed unless the power to the
conveyor is off, locked-out / tagged-out / tried-out (LOTOTO), and machinery
components are blocked against motion.
CONVEYOR
ADVISORY
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