Do's and Don'ts :- Conveyor Use

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Conveyor Use :- Do's and Don'ts

Do….👍

1. DO keep clothing, body parts, and hair away from the conveyor.
2. DO know location and function of stop/start controls.
3. Follow all instructions laid down by the employer and the machine manufacturer.
4. Be aware of emergency control and evacuation protocol.
5. Get any doubts related to machine operation or safety clarified immediately.
6. Make sure to wear the required safety clothing and be equipped with the requisite gear For example, hardhats, protective gloves, shoes, jumpsuits, safety goggles, etc should be worn at all times.
7. Maintain a safe distance from all equipment as advised by your employer Ensure that your position doesn t allow you to get hit by the objects moving along the conveyor.
8. Ensure that all emergency switches are placed at regular intervals in the workspace and are easily assessable by all employees.
9. For any conveyors passing through the floor, guardrails should be installed The same should be implemented for aerial conveyors.
10. Employees should be trained on how to handle emergencies.
11. To prepare yourself for emergencies or other problems like blockages, familiarize yourself with the appropriate control devices.

Don’t…👎

1. DON T climb, step, sit, or stand the conveyor at any time.
2. Avoid making any modifications to the various parts of a machine For example, to reduce effort, an operator might place some tape over the Start button This will keep the machine running continuously Although this reduces his/ her effort, it is extremely unsafe in case of an emergency Secondly, the operator s attention will not be focused entirely on the functioning of the machine, if he does not personally tend to it.
3. Don t wear loose clothing or keep your hair untied.
4. Don t leave a machine running without supervision.
5. Only professionally trained technicians should repair and maintain the conveyor Do not enter any parts of the conveyor for cleaning, repairing, or any other purposes.
6. DON T remove or alter conveyor guards or safety divides.
7. DON T modify or misuse conveyor controls.
8. DON T fail to report all unsafe conditions to your supervisor.