AGRICULTURAL SAFETY TOPICS – MATERIAL HANDLING DEVICES
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Conveyors:
Generally, conveyors used in industry are roller, belt, screw, bucket,
chain, overhead trolley, portable, mobile, tow, or assembly types.
Moving parts should be guarded with wire mesh enclosures or
railings.
Rollers or pulleys at the ends of belt conveyors should be guarded
to prevent fingers and hands from being drawn into pinch points.
A shield, guard or housing should enclose each end and all other
areas at floor level where workers could come in contact with
moving parts.
Avoid riding on conveyors, except those that incorporate platforms and control rooms for operating
personnel.
Conveyors should have conveniently located warning devices and emergency stop controls.
Turn off power and lock the switch during maintenance.
Powered Industrial Trucks:
Powered industrial trucks move material quickly and easily and
save work and time.
Know how to safely operate the trucks and to correctly react to
every situation.
Pay attention to maximum load limits and the condition of the
bed – never overload.
Check brakes, steering, controls, forks, hoist, warning devices and
lights before and after each shift and report any malfunctions to supervisor.
Back the truck down a ramp, but keep the load in front when going uphill.
Tilt the forklift masts back when driving the lift and keep head, arms and legs inside.
Keep the forks about 10-15 cm (4 to 6 inches) above the ground.
Do not lift people.
Sound the horn at a blind corner.
Check clearances when loading or unloading.
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