OPERATOR SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. All operators and maintenance people must familiarize themselves with the
location of the power shut-off.
2. Be sure you know the machine – capacity, controls, operating mode and
safeguarding.
3. Never place any part of your body at the point of operation when the machine is
running.
4. Never operate, service repair or adjust the machine without proper instruction
from your supervisor and without reading and understanding the operators
manual.
5. Never operate the machine without guards or barriers.
6. If the machine requires cleaning, service, adjustment, or should become jammed,
do not insert hand in point of operation to remove assist, release, service or
adjust unless the following is done.
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Shut off machine
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Pull plug – remove power source
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Make sure supervisor is present
7. Make certain all personnel are away from the equipment before operating.
8. Keep alert – keep your mind on your job.
9. When leaving your machine, turn the power OFF – controls inoperative.
10. Keep your work area clean.
11. Wear snug fitting clothes.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY – TO YOU OR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE
1. Removal of guards punishable by law.
2. Become familiar with power shut-offs before operating this machine.
3. If machine requires service, adjustment or should become jammed, do not insert hand in point
of operation to remove, assist, release, service, or adjust, unless the following is done:
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Shut off machine;
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Pull plug - remove power source;
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Make sure supervisor is present;
4. Any malfunctions of this machine should be brought to the attention of foreman or
supervisor.
5. Instructions should be available for operation and he should be reviewed on this information
before being permitted to operate this machine.
6. It is suggested that after the equipment has been installed barrier guards be erected where
needed to prevent personnel entry into potential hazard areas.
