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CORNERMATIC PLUS
SAFETY SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Safety is everyone’s business... Whether you are an equipment operator, a maintenance
person, a supervisor, or business owner, you are directly responsible for the day-to-day safe
operation of the equipment under your control. It is your responsibility to maintain and
operate this equipment in strict compliance with all applicable laws, safety regulations, and
the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
PROMOTING SAFETY
Institute a company safety program. Management has a moral and legal responsibility for
promoting industrial safety. The formation of an organized safety program is strongly
recommended. This safety program should include the formation of a safety committee to
review and update company safety policies on a regular basis. Establish a firm policy on
safety regulations in the work place. Publish these objectives, spelling out each employee’s
responsibilities. Make certain that each employee knows what is expected of them.
SAFETY PROGRAM
The following steps are suggestions that a company developing, or expanding, a
comprehensive safety program should consider:
1. Industrial equipment manufacturers carefully design safeguards into their product in order
to minimize hazards. However, the manner in which equipment is incorporated into a
manufacturing process may inadvertently create a hazard or otherwise defeat built-in
safeguards. Closely examine the operation of your company’s processing equipment.
Take notice of potential hazards. Install guards or take other appropriate action to
eliminate hazard risks.
2. Make certain equipment operators and maintenance personnel are properly trained.
3. Setup a program of daily, weekly, and monthly machinery inspection. Make a check list.
Keep a historical record of all maintenance work, repairs, and adjustments.
4. Frequently evaluate safety guards and devices during actual product runs. Correct any
unsafe practice or situation immediately.
5. Establish safe, convenient material handling systems. If conveyor equipment is installed
in your facility, it should conform to recommendations published in the ‘American National
Standard, Conveyors and Related Equipment, Safety Standards for ANSI/ASME B20.1’
which is available from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
6. Provide personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses with side shields, safety
helmets, tongs, gloves, hand pads, spats, and protective sleeves, as required to suit the
operation.
7. Organize a company safety committee. Schedule periodic meetings on a regular basis to
review and update all safety policies.
8. Establish a firm policy on safety regulations in the work place. Publish these objectives,
spelling out each employee’s responsibilities. Make certain that each employee knows
what is expected of them.
9. Investigate all accidents and close calls. Take immediate action to prevent a recurrence
of the incident. Keep records of the investigation and the corrective measures taken.
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY
PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com
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