Conveyor Safety Standards - Rules Not Meant To Be Broken

During instances of learning and advice we may have heard the words "safety first" or "better safe then sorry"

. Meant to keep us out of trouble and from harms way, authority figures and older generations have preached the refuge before ruin concept for as long as humans have been getting in trouble. The rights and wrongs we encounter throughout life are a common sense or lesson learned away from an appropriate decision. Guidelines, structure and rules for many things however, are not only helpful but necessary.

In working with conveyors and conveyors systems, rules are not only useful but are extremely important. Just like in our daily life, the government has imposed rules on what can be done while operating and running conveyors. Projects that have used up a considerable amount of resources like time, money and effort should be given special attention regarding safety rules and regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has provided us with guidelines and standards. Reviewing these guidelines would provide us with a more solid understanding about the safe operation of conveyors and avoid accidents in the future.

There is a certain set of rules specifically made for conveyors by the OSHA. Being familiar with these guidelines and requirements we will be more able to handle the many intricacies related with purchasing, building or designing a new network.

The first piece of advice from OSHA is that all conveyors make a loud warning sound when starting and/or stopping. They also specify the conveyor machines must be stoppable from a main station or a remotely manned operator's dock at any time.

Emergency locks should also be present in all conveyor systems. These locks need to be re-activated when an unforeseen stop occurs or after inspections and repairs are done. Safety rails that pass standards must be installed at all times so with the observance of correct object distances. Clear and legible signs must be present near all moving working conveyors as well as broken ones. These signs should reveal any notable hazards and problems.

When put into practice, these safety tips can surely avert major harm and injuries from happening. These regulations from the government are great words of wisdom indeed. There are also other safety measures that we can observe in hopes of more secure conveyor surroundings for workers and machines.

It is very important that we review and strictly follow correct conveyor operation procedures. We should never treat conveyors like toys. Even if conveyors can be very fun to operate and tinker around, we should never play around these machines. Conveyors are powerful and hazardous equipment. We should learn to respect their power and should always remember that if handled improperly they can harm us. We should always use conveyor tracks and arrangements in the way they were designed for. When necessary we can avail of the services of conveyor experts and companies who specialize in custom conveyor solutions.

Trying out new things is part of human nature but when it comes to conveyor manipulation and adaptation it is best left to professionals and in tested and practiced settings. Finally with conveyor operations it is never wise to take shortcuts. Skimping on materials or lackadaisical care is nothing to partake in when managing a conveyor. They are moving machines that require extreme accountability and observation.

Until conveyors or humans are perfect it is best we take every step we can to provide safe conveyor conditions regardless of application. Accidents are an inherent part of life and the more measure we take to prevent them the better off we will all be. Conveyors are serious and dangerous pieces of equipment when not handled right. When handled with care conveyors are a blessing and an absolute necessity in the work place.

by:Paul Timmerman.

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