Conveyor Safety
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Talking points
- Never reach into a moving conveyor to clear a jam, retrieve material, or make an adjustment. Shut it down and lock it out first.
- Emergency stop devices must be accessible along the entire length of the conveyor. Know where every e-stop is located in your work area.
- Nip points where the belt meets rollers, pulleys, or idlers must be guarded. These areas can pull in loose clothing, fingers, and hands in a fraction of a second.
- No one should ride on a conveyor belt under any circumstances, even when it appears to be moving slowly.
- Walkways along conveyors must be kept clear. Tripping near a moving conveyor dramatically increases the chance of contact with moving parts.
Ask the crew
Where are the emergency stops on the conveyors in your work area — can you point to all of them right now?
Standards this talk is built on
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