Safety First
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8.
LIFTING THE MACHINE. Use only the correct slings and lifting tackle to move Loma X-
Ray Inspection Systems. Visually inspect all slings and lifting tackle prior to lifting the
machine to ensure that:
a.
The safe working load will not be exceeded.
b.
There are no frayed or broken strands.
c.
Hooks, rings, etc. are not damaged.
9.
MOVING THE MACHINE. The centre of gravity of the system is high. Lower the height
adjustment to its minimum before moving. Care must be taken when moving a
system on a slope to ensure that it does not topple over. This could result in death or
severe injury to an individual and/or severe damage to the equipment.
10.
CONTAMINANTS. Oils and greases must always be handled with care. Prolonged bare
skin exposure to certain oils and greases can cause skin problems. Always handle oils
and greases in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions.
11.
TRAPPED FINGERS. Do not place fingers on the underside of the conveyor when the
system is operating. It is possible for fingers to be trapped and subsequently crushed
between a moving and fixed component.
12.
WARNING LABELS. Loma X-Ray Inspection Systems have a number of
attached to highlight potentially hazardous areas. Particular attention should be paid
to the location of these labels and their significance in operating the system safely. If
necessary, labelling is provided in the local language to meet legislative
requirements.
13.
GUARDS. No metal detector is to be run without guards fitted unless for maintenance
purposes and only if adequate precautions have been taken. Under no
circumstances is any interlock to be defeated.
14.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION WARNING. In the USA, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Acts quite clearly place the
burden of compliance on the user of equipment, and the acts are generalised to the
extent that determination of adequacy of compliance is a judgement decision on
the part of the local inspector. Hence Loma cannot be held responsible for meeting
full requirements of OSHA or OHSA with regards to any equipment supplied, nor can
Loma be held liable for penalty which may be assessed for failure to meet the
requirements of the acts as interpreted by an authorised inspector.
15.
LIABILITY. This machinery contains high voltages of a hazardous and potentially fatal
nature. Loma Systems cannot accept any liability for death or bodily injury resulting
from improper work undertaken by unqualified operatives, or due to deviations from
the maintenance instructions within this manual. This Liability statement is in addition
to the terms of sale.
16.
DISCONNECTION OF POWER. Before disconnecting the system from power, removing
the power plug or loosening the power terminals ensure that signal cables to other
machines are disconnected first.
