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Press operators and die setters can do much to
make their own jobs safer by regularly demonstrat-
ing safety awareness and by taking a positive atti-
tude toward the prevention of accidents. Die setters
should NEVER attempt to install, adjust, or remove
dies without first shutting off power to the press and
waiting for the flywheel to stop. Press operators should
NEVER place their hands or any part of their bodies
with the point of operation.
Press user management must assume the respon-
sibility for safe operation of power presses. All
presses must be properly maintained and equipped
with effective die guards or point-of-operation safety
devices. When dies are designed, the importance of
simplified feeding, part ejection and safeguarding must
be considered. Essentially, the complete operation
should make it unnecessary for operators to place their
hands, or any part of their bodies, with the point of oper-
ation; secondly, the die should be fully guarded to pre-
vent them from doing so. Dies that cannot be fully
guarded, because of the nature of the operation,
should be fed by methods making it unnecessary for
the operator to place his hands within the point of oper-
ation and safeguarded, in accordance with the applica-
ble Federal and State Regulations, with a safeguarding
device.
Personal protective equipment such as safety hel-
mets, tongs, gloves, hand pads, spats, and protec-
tive sleeves must also be provided as required to
suit the operation. Don’t forget ear protection. Ear
plugs, muffs or noise enclosures should be used where
noise is above critical levels. And, to realize maximum
benefit from safeguards, make frequent evaluation
checks — especially during actual production runs.
Correct any unsafe practices or situations immediately.
The formation of an organized safety program is
highly recommended. A safety committee — appoint-
ed by and responsible to management — should
supervise the program and have regularly scheduled
meetings. Through this committee, a good safety pro-
gram can be constantly reviewed, kept up-to-date and
effective. Minutes of all meetings should be recorded
for future reference — they can be very beneficial.
Additional safety suggestions are presented in the
“Minster Power Press Safety Manual No. 805.” This
manual was prepared as a guide for those persons who
use, service and supervise the operation of mechanical
power presses. It is included as a part of the compos-
ite press Service manual.
PRESS SAFETY
NEVER operate, service or adjust the machine, or install dies without proper instructions and without first
reading and understanding the instructions provided in the Service and Operation Manuals.