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2.0 Safety Guidelines
2.1 During Operation
DO NOT remove any safety guards
while the machine is in operation,
and be sure the safety guards are
correctly mounted before operating
the device.
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DANGER
WEAR
EYE
and
HEARING
PROTECTION. Proper eye and
hearing protection should be worn
at all times when the equipment is
operating.
!
WARNING
2.2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires, in addition
to posting safety warnings and barricading the work area (including, but not limited
to, control room and testing bay), that the power supply has been locked in the
OFF position or disconnected. It is mandatory that an approved lockout device
is utilized. An example of a lockout device is illustrated in "Figure 2.1: Lockout/
Tagout". The proper lockout procedure requires that the person responsible for the
repairs is the only person who has the ability to remove the lockout device.
In addition to the lockout device, it is also a requirement to tag the power control in a manner that will
clearly note that repairs are under way and state who is responsible for the lockout condition. Tagout
devices have to be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions, or wet and damp
locations, will not cause the tag to deteriorate or become unreadable.
Power Test does not recommend any particular lockout device, but recommends the utilization of an
OSHA approved device (refer to OSHA regulation 1910.147). Power Test also recommends the review and
implementation of an entire safety program for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). These
regulations are available through OSHA publication 3120.
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Keep the air ducts free of dust or dirt.
•
Keep loose material away from the inlet and
exhaust ducts.
!
CAUTION
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Inspect the equipment monthly to ensure that
there are no broken or worn parts which could
cause injury to personnel or damage to the
equipment.
•
Only qualified operators and maintenance
personnel should perform the procedures
covered in this manual.
!
WARNING
When working with electrical or
electronic controls, make sure that
the power source has been locked
out and tagged out according to
OSHA regulations and approved
local electrical codes.
!
WARNING
Figure 2.1:
Lockout/Tagout
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