Identifies equipment
wi
Indicates the hazard of being
trapped inside a dust collector. If
the main fan is activated the
collector door would be sucked
shut. The door would be very
difficult to open against the
negative pressure generated by
the fan.
Marks the location of an
explosion relief vent. In
the event of an explosion
in the dust collector
there is a potential for
damage to personal
property, injury, and /or
death.
SEE SECTION 340
Identifies hazards associated with
rotating machinery.
Identifies hazards associated with
belt and chain drives.
Identifies hazards associated with
compressed air sources.
that will start
thout warning.
Identifies hazards associated with equipment
that are considered confined spaces.
100.3 Lock-out/Tag-out Requirements
Control of this equipment must be in accordance with OSHA Standard 1910.147 “Control of Hazardous
Energy (Lock-out/Tag-out)”. This standard “requires employers to establish a program and utilize
procedures for affixing appropriate lock-out/tag-out devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise
disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing, start-up or release of stored energy in
order to prevent injury to employees”.
For further information on Lock-out/Tag-out requirements, see your company’s Safety Director or refer to
OSHA Standard 1910.147.
Before inspecting or servicing this equipment perform an approved Lock-out/Tag-out procedure
on the electrical service, the compressed air (or other gas) supply or any other energy source.
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