Panning machine
Chocolate World
13/07/2012 Rev.: 1.1
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TYPES OF RISKS AND HAZARDS
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8 TYPES OF RISKS AND HAZARDS
8.1 MECHANICAL RISKS
This section covers various mechanical hazards that may be encountered while operating or performing
maintenance on the unit, as well as the risks that this generates and the safety features that have been
adopted.
Particular care and attention must be paid to the risks outlined below when carrying out an initial fine-
tuning and any repairs or non-scheduled maintenance tasks with the unit in operation and thus involving
moving parts.
8.1.1 UNIT STABILITY
Thanks to its shape and its suction-cup anti-vibration feet, if the Panning machine (a kind of copper kettle)
has been properly positioned, there will be no risk whatsoever of the unit being unstable or overturning.
We recommend that the unit be placed on a perfectly level, stainless steel work surface so that the
suction cups adhere properly to the surface in question.
8.1.2 RISK OF BREAKAGES WHILE OPERATING
The unit’s safety is directly linked to the user’s adherence to the specified timing and methods for regular
inspection, maintenance, cleaning and replacement of any parts showing signs of wear and tear.
The unit has no components that are subject to corrosion or fatigue that would increase the likelihood of
any potentially dangerous breakages.
8.1.3 HAZARDS AND RISKS RESULTING FROM FLYING OBJECTS
The product processing drum is essentially the only moving part of the Panning machine. Under normal
circumstances there is no real likelihood that the product being processed may be ejected from the drum.
However, there may be a slight risk that bits or product fragments could be ejected out of the drum in the
event of any sudden breakage, although this would not represent a significant hazard.
The consistency of the products being processed and the maximum permissible drum rotation speed are
such that they do not pose any risk to the operator.
8.1.4 HAZARDS AND RISKS RESULTING FROM MOVING PARTS
All motor power transmission parts are protected by fixed guards or covers and are, in any event,
inaccessible under normal operating conditions.
