10 Best Practices to Reduce Safety Risks associated with Conveyors
29-03-2022 242
Continuous vigilance, proper training, and a well-designed conveyor system with safety features built into the design itself are vital to keeping your team and facility safe.
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Conveyor systems are an integral part of manufacturing facilities, warehouses, etc. They are especially useful in processes that transport heavy and bulky materials. They enhance convenience and flexibility in operation. However, conveyor systems also top the list of equipment that poses many safety risks if not operated with the necessary precautions. This article lists 10 best practices that can be integrated with your facility's operating standards, to reduce safety risks around conveyors.

1 - Every year, most of the accidents and injuries related to conveyor systems occur because workers tend to ignore the most basic safety rules regarding these systems. Under this rule, people should never stand, ride, walk, touch or sit on the carousel at any time. But often due to mischief or negligence, people take these systems for granted and ignore this basic rule, resulting in danger to health.
2 - Any type of maintenance task must not be performed on the conveyor until the power is disconnected. Most of the accidents in such cases occur because the technicians feel too confident and comfortable with the equipment and ignore the relevant safety precautions before performing maintenance.
3 - Conveyor Controllers need a protective plate to ensure operator's safety. However, in most cases these guards are considered obstructions and are also often removed for maintenance, but never replaced. This exposes internals such as gears, chains and other moving parts, posing a safety threat if left uncovered.
4 - It is always recommended to remove personnel from the conveyor system before starting the conveyor. This can be done by announcing a warning signal before the system boots up.
5 - Care should be taken at all times to ensure that any conveyor controller is never modified or misused in any way. This is mainly because they don't just turn the system on and off. These controls also oversee a variety of other functions. Therefore, unqualified personnel should never be allowed to handle these controls as this could lead to an accident. Only authorized and trained professionals are allowed to handle conveyors.
6 - Loose hair or clothing, ties, etc., should be kept away from the conveyor belt at all times when the system is energized and running. Even conveyor operators should keep their hands off the moving belt to avoid injury. Employees should also be alerted to the types of accidents that may occur.
7 - It is important to keep the area around the conveyor clean and free of any debris to reduce the risk of accidents and also to ensure that the system is running smoothly. However, it is more important to see that no cleaning is done until and unless the system is completely shut down and disconnected from any type of power source.
8 - During conveyor installation, it is important to note that all controls are located so that they are easily visible and accessible to personnel. So in any emergency, they can reach the controls and act as quickly as possible.
9 - It should be ensured that every member of the conveyor operation team is properly trained in the location and function of all controls. In addition, the pool needs to be updated when the facility is reconfigured or when equipment is upgraded.
10 - Encourage workers to report any potential risks they may face when working with conveyor systems. Staff should be sensitized in their training programs to deal with the safety risks involved as untrained personnel present a greater risk when handling such devices.
All of the best practices listed above, if followed, will help prevent any conveyor-related safety hazards in your facility. However, it is important that employees working around conveyor systems are constantly alerted to potential hazards. Continuous vigilance, proper training, and a well-designed conveyor system with safety features built into the design itself are vital to keeping your team and facility safe.

1 - Every year, most of the accidents and injuries related to conveyor systems occur because workers tend to ignore the most basic safety rules regarding these systems. Under this rule, people should never stand, ride, walk, touch or sit on the carousel at any time. But often due to mischief or negligence, people take these systems for granted and ignore this basic rule, resulting in danger to health.
2 - Any type of maintenance task must not be performed on the conveyor until the power is disconnected. Most of the accidents in such cases occur because the technicians feel too confident and comfortable with the equipment and ignore the relevant safety precautions before performing maintenance.
3 - Conveyor Controllers need a protective plate to ensure operator's safety. However, in most cases these guards are considered obstructions and are also often removed for maintenance, but never replaced. This exposes internals such as gears, chains and other moving parts, posing a safety threat if left uncovered.
4 - It is always recommended to remove personnel from the conveyor system before starting the conveyor. This can be done by announcing a warning signal before the system boots up.
5 - Care should be taken at all times to ensure that any conveyor controller is never modified or misused in any way. This is mainly because they don't just turn the system on and off. These controls also oversee a variety of other functions. Therefore, unqualified personnel should never be allowed to handle these controls as this could lead to an accident. Only authorized and trained professionals are allowed to handle conveyors.
6 - Loose hair or clothing, ties, etc., should be kept away from the conveyor belt at all times when the system is energized and running. Even conveyor operators should keep their hands off the moving belt to avoid injury. Employees should also be alerted to the types of accidents that may occur.
7 - It is important to keep the area around the conveyor clean and free of any debris to reduce the risk of accidents and also to ensure that the system is running smoothly. However, it is more important to see that no cleaning is done until and unless the system is completely shut down and disconnected from any type of power source.
8 - During conveyor installation, it is important to note that all controls are located so that they are easily visible and accessible to personnel. So in any emergency, they can reach the controls and act as quickly as possible.
9 - It should be ensured that every member of the conveyor operation team is properly trained in the location and function of all controls. In addition, the pool needs to be updated when the facility is reconfigured or when equipment is upgraded.
10 - Encourage workers to report any potential risks they may face when working with conveyor systems. Staff should be sensitized in their training programs to deal with the safety risks involved as untrained personnel present a greater risk when handling such devices.
All of the best practices listed above, if followed, will help prevent any conveyor-related safety hazards in your facility. However, it is important that employees working around conveyor systems are constantly alerted to potential hazards. Continuous vigilance, proper training, and a well-designed conveyor system with safety features built into the design itself are vital to keeping your team and facility safe.