MAYO 2000 Series - General Safety

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Mayo Straight Conveyor. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the Conveyor be
familiar with the operating and maintenance proce-
dures and related SAFETY information contained in
this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices while operating the Conveyor.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but, also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE op-
erating this machine is familiar with the procedures
recommended and follows safety precautions. Re-
member, most accidents can be prevented. Do not
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Conveyorownersmustgiveoperatinginstructions
to operators or employees before allowing them
to operate the Conveyor, and at least annually
thereafter.
• Themost important safety deviceon this equip-
ment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s re-
sponsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
• Apersonwhohasnotreadandunderstoodallop-
erating and safety instructions is not qualied to
operate this machine. An untrained operator ex-
poses himself and bystanders to possible serious
injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may impair the func-
tion and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• ThinkSAFETY!WorkSAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all & safe-
ty signs before supplying power,
operating, maintaining or adjust-
ing equipment.
2. Only trained, competent persons shall operate
the equipment . An untrained operator is not
qualied to operate this machine.
3. Provide a rst-aid kit for use in
case of an accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
4. Provide a re extinguisher for
use in case of an accident.
Store in a highly visible place.
5. Install and properly secure
all guards and shields before
operating.
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective glass-
es or goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Hearing
protection
6. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list in-
cludes but is not limited to:
7. Turn machine OFF, shut down and lockout power
supply and wait for all moving parts to stop be-
fore servicing, adjusting, maintaining, repairing
or cleaning. (Safety lockout devices are available
through your Mayo dealer parts department).
8. Know the emergency medical center number for
your area.
9. Review safety related items with all operators
annually.