Conveyors

Hazards, Potential Hazards and Points of Discussion: Tail Pulley Guarding/Pinch Points Cleaning around Lock out Return (bottom) Belt Rollers Conveyor Belts Start up Sequence switches Drive Motors Start/Stop switches Guarding/Handrails/Pull cords

Pulley Hazards Guarding/pinch points Cleaning around Lock out

Return Roller Hazards Guarding/pinch points

Conveyor Hazards Start up Sequence switches Drive motors Start/Stop switches Guarding Handrails Stop cords

Hazards, Potential Hazards and Points of Discussion: Electrical equipment Switch not labeled Routing of cables near moving parts Inspection Qualified Electrician

Electrical Hazards Switch not labeled Routing cables near moving parts Inspection Qualified Electrician

Hazards, Potential Hazards and Points of Discussion: Stockpiles Dumping procedures Angle of Repose Working of the toe while stockpiling Communication Visibility Berms

Stockpile Hazards Dumping procedures Angle of repose Working of the toe while stockpiling Communication Visibility Berms

Hazards, Potential Hazards and Points of Discussion: Fall hazards Miner on top of belt with no fall protection Requirements for fall protection Personal fall Arrest system vs. handrails or other engineering controls of fall hazards. Proper Equipment Proper Anchorage

Fall hazards Miner on belt with no fall protection Requirements for fall protection Fall protection vs. fall prevention Proper Equipment Proper Anchorage Hazards, Potential Hazards and Points of Discussion: Fall hazards Miner on top of belt with no fall protection Requirements for fall protection Personal fall Arrest system vs. handrails or other engineering controls of fall hazards. Proper Equipment Proper Anchorage

Guarding

Laborer (22) 2 weeks experience Confined space area Clothes entangled in self cleaning pulley & pulled in Guards provided but removed & laying on ground                 

Best Practices Each work place examined once a shift Prompt action to correct hazardous conditions Moving machine parts guarded New employees trained in safety rules & procedures                 

Laborer (25) 4 weeks experience Using hoe to clean under conveyor Caught & drawn into return roller

Best Practice Maintenance not performed unless power off & locked out Moving machine parts guarded

                                                                                                                                                   

Laborer (38) 4 years experience                                                                                                                                                     4 years experience Making adjustments to new conveyor installation Aligning grease lines from inside conveyor frame Caught & drawn into pulley when conveyor was started without his knowledge

Best Practices Maintenance not performed unless power off & locked out                                                                                                                                                     Maintenance not performed unless power off & locked out Warnings provided start-up Assure all personnel trained in safe work procedures

Plant Operator (18) 1 year experience Operating plant alone Entangled in unguarded tail pulley of sand washer conveyor

Best Practices Moving machine parts guarded Conveyors provided with emergency stop cords Assure all personnel trained in safe work procedures

Guarding #1 Citation

Moving parts & pinch points Guards cannot create hazard

Conveyor Safety Don’t service or repair without locking out Never walk, ride, sit or climb Don’t wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other articles that might catch

Conveyor Safety Do not operate without training Don’t overload conveying equipment Avoid slips - all work areas clean & grease free

Conveyor Safety Keep body parts away from moving parts Do not operate unless all guards in place

Why Take A Chance?

Remember… Guarding Is The Only Way To Make Machines Human Friendly