CONVEYOR BELT- SAFETY DEVICES Safety device means a type of safeguard consisting of an arrangement of operating controls which ensures that a worker cannot access or be in a hazardous area while a machine is operating. SAFETY GUARDS: Safety guard means a type of safeguard consisting of a physical barrier which prevents a worker from reaching over, under, around or through the barrier to a moving part or point of operation. The following photos are an indication of such guards. PULL SWITCHES: The pull wire is pulled to trip the conveyer. It must only be pulled for emergencies and not to stop the belt. If the conveyor belt suddenly trips do not start the belt, communicate with the control room operator and the belt foreman, inspect the area and confirm with all before resetting a pull switch. If you are unsure request assistance from the supervisor and control room. DO NOT TRY AND START
Safety, Health & Environment made for beginners or students and any interested person regarding Safety mostly focused on the MHSA (Mine Health & Safety Act No.29 of 1996) of SA. but not limited to mining.