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    This document provides guidance on the safe use of conveyors. It outlines risk control measures like training operators and following safe operating procedures. It also explains hazards like nip points and the need for guards or fences around conveyors.

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    This document provides guidance on the safe use of conveyors. It outlines risk control measures like training operators and following safe operating procedures. It also explains hazards like nip points and the need for guards or fences around conveyors.

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    This document provides guidance on the safe use of conveyors. It outlines risk control measures like training operators and following safe operating procedures. It also explains hazards like nip points and the need for guards or fences around conveyors.

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    This document provides guidance on the safe use of conveyors. It outlines risk control measures like training operators and following safe operating procedures. It also explains hazards like nip points and the need for guards or fences around conveyors.

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    Safeguard

    Plant and Machinery


    Conveyors

    Objective • Keep the area clean and tidy. Good housekeeping


    eliminates hazards e.g. tripping, slipping, falling.
    To provide guidance on the safe use of conveyors. • Isolate and danger tag the power source before
    working on a bogged or overloaded conveyor.
    Background • Ensure all persons wear appropriate clothing and avoid
    loose clothing near moving conveyors.
    Conveyors may have a number of moving parts and
    potential nip points, which can make them a dangerous • Ensure conveyors are guarded/fenced (if not a walk-
    item of equipment. under conveyor).
    • Don’t clean belts, pulleys, drum, trough or return idlers
    Risk control measures while a conveyor is moving.
    • Don’t ride on a moving conveyor.
    Training • Don’t repair or maintain a conveyor while in motion. *
    During the training of conveyor operators, care should
    be taken to ensure that each operator understands the * Should repairs, adjustments or tracking be required on
    safe operation of the conveyor and all safety precautions, a moving conveyor belt without normal guarding, it is
    including: important that:
    • the method of stopping and starting the conveyor • the work is carried out by an authorised competent
    • the hazards in the course of normal working of the person
    conveyor • an attendant is at the emergency stop station
    • the hazards from bad practices, inattention, and misuse • the appropriate safe work procedure is in place.
    • the purpose of the guard or safety device, and how the
    guard or device may fail Starting the conveyor
    Before you start a conveyor, check to ensure that:
    • informing the person in charge if any faults or defects
    arise, and the danger to the operator in attempting to • no personnel are working on the conveyor, and that
    correct any faults. access platforms are clear (inspect the area to make
    sure)
    During the training period a conveyor operator should be • all the guards are fitted
    closely supervised by a worker with a thorough knowledge
    • the emergency stop switches are working and clearly
    of conveyors.
    marked

    Safe operating procedures • lanyards are fitted and working correctly


    The following safe operating procedures apply to all • the warning siren is working
    conveyor installations: • firefighting devices are in place and ready for use
    • Ensure all START/STOP and emergency controls are • all the lights are working and clean.
    clearly marked.
    • Ensure persons working near a conveyor are aware of
    the location of START/STOP and emergency controls.

    safe, fair, productive working lives


    Nip points Further information
    The most important danger points on belt conveyors are
    the nip points marked with arrows (see Figure 1 below). Australian Standard AS 1755: Conveyors – Safety
    requirements
    Any nip point that is within 2.5 metres of any walkway or
    access way (i.e. within reach) must be guarded to prevent
    accidental contact with nip points.

    Figure 1: AS 1755 Fig 5.1 – reproduced with permission from SAI Global Ltd under Licence 1408-c056.

    © Government of South Australia, 2015 | SG0011-1 FEB 2015


    This publication is licensed under a Creative Commons
    Attribution Australia Licence v3.0. For terms see:
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    safe, fair, productive working lives Disclaimer | While care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information
    in this publication, at the time of reading it may not be sufficiently accurate, current or complete
    1300 365 255 to suit your individual needs. Reliance on the information in this publication is at your own risk.
    SafeWork SA accepts no liability for any loss resulting from your reliance on it. To best meet your
    safework.sa.gov.au work health and safety obligations refer to current Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice.

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