Safety Precautions when using Screw Conveyor

In order to avoid an unsafe or hazardous condition, the conveyor assemblies and components must be installed with the following minimum conditions:

1.    Screw conveyors shall not be operated unless the conveyor housing completely encloses the conveyor’s moving elements and the power transmission guards are in place. Prior to opening the conveyor for inspection, cleaning, or observation, the motor driving the conveyor shall be locked out electrically in such a manner that it cannot be restarted by anyone, however remote from the area. Only after the conveyor housing has been closed and all other guards are in place shall operation of the equipment commence.

2.    Inlet and discharge openings shall be connected to other equipment in order to completely enclose the conveyor. If the conveyor must have an open housing as a condition of its use and application, the entire conveyor shall be guarded by a railing or fence.

3.    Gratings shall cover all exposed loading and feed openings. If the nature of the material prohibits the use of grating, railing shall guard the exposed section of conveyor and warning signs shall be posted.

4.    The conveyor shall have solid covers for areas not used for loading, feeding or discharging.

5.    Do not step or walk on conveyor covers, grating, or power transmission guards.

6.    Do not poke or prod the material in the conveyor. Do not place hands, feet, any part of the body, or any article of clothing in the conveyor or opening.

7.    Do not overload the conveyor or attempt to use it for purposes other than it’s intended use.

8.    Practice good housekeeping by removing any debris for unnecessary items found on or around the conveyor. Maintain adequate lighting around the conveyor. 

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