Roper Whitney STR 750, Operation, Parts & Maintenance Manual

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require all employers to self
assess the health and safety risk to their employees and, where appropriate, provide them with
suitable personal protective equipment. Legislation demands that each employee be fully trained
in the use of any such PPE supplied.
The following personal protective equipment (but not limited to) has been identified as being
required when operating the STR 750 Duct Forming Machine.
1. Appropriate protective overalls.
2. Safety boots with steel protective toe caps and souls.
3. Appropriate safety gloves for handling sheet steel etc.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
MECHANICAL:
1. Read the machine manual before operating the machine.
2. Use the machine only for its intended purpose.
3. The machine should be installed in a cool dry area.
4. Avoid build up of scrap, debris and off cuts etc around moving components.
5. Do not operate the machine if any mechanical damage or wear has occurred.
6. Do not leave inexperienced operators unsupervised.
7. Keep hands away from moving components.
8. Keep machine clean and in optimum working condition for efficient and safe
operation.
9. Ensure access to the machine is clear at all times.