Maintenance Safety

Precautions

 

A) Maintenance, such as lubrication and adjustments, should be

performed only by qualified and trained personnel.

B) It is Important that a maintenance program be established

to insure that all conveyor components are maintained in a

condition which does not constitute a hazard to personnel.

C) When a conveyor is stopped for maintenance purposes,

starting devices or powered accessories shall be locked or

tagged out in accordance with a formalized procedure

designed to protect all person or groups involved with the conveyor

against an unexpected start.

D) Replace all safety devices and guards before starting

equipment for normal operation.

E) Whenever practical, DO NOT lubricate conveyors while

they are in motion. Only trained personnel who are aware of

the hazard of the conveyor in motion should be allowed to lubricate.

 

Safety Guards

 Maintain all guards and safety devices IN POSITION and INSAFE REPAIR.

 

Warning Signs

 

Maintain all warning signs in a legible condition and obey all

warnings.