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SSC-1500 Part Revolution Solid-State Control
SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
A part revolution clutch mechanical power press consists of engaging parts, springs, electrical components, air components and other mechanical
equipment. Because of this inherent design, machine parts will ultimately wear, get out of adjustment or break which could cause a malfunction and/
or mechanical failure. The control system furnished can never cure nor overcome a misadjusted, worn, broken or malfunctioning part or mechanical
failure. Be sure to inspect all parts for adjustment, excessive wear, looseness or breakage.
Do not operate your machines until all parts are
adjusted, repaired, replaced, and each entire machine is working properly.
Visual inspections and examinations of the machine and its components must be made at least once per shift by qualified personnel.
Machines must always be inspected and tested on a weekly basis to determine the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism and antirepeat feature.
Necessary maintenance and repair must be done before each machine is operated again, and the employer must maintain records of both the
inspections and the maintenance work performed.
After any maintenance, always operate the machine numerous times in all modes of operation before allowing
the operator to start production. Always make sure point-of-operation safeguarding is in place, adjusted and
operating properly for the job and for the operator.
OSHA REGULATIONS FOR INSPECTIONS
OSHA 1910.217 (e)(1) INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS
(i) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections of his power presses to insure
that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards are in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The employer shall maintain a certification
record of inspections which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and the serial number, or
other identifier, of the power press that was inspected.
(ii) Each press shall be inspected and tested no less than weekly to determine the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism-antirepeat feature
and single stroke mechanism. Necessary maintenance or repair or both shall be performed and completed before the press is operated. These
requirements do not apply to those presses which comply with paragraphs (b)(13) Control Reliability and (b)(14) Brake Monitoring of this section.
The employer shall maintain a certification record of inspections, tests and maintenance work which includes the date of the inspection, test or
maintenance; the signature of the person who performed the inspection, test or maintenance; and the serial number or other identifier of the press
that was inspected, tested or maintained.
(e)(3) Training of Maintenance Personnel—It shall be the responsibility of the employer to insure the original and continuing competence of
personnel caring for, inspecting, and maintaining power presses.
OSHA REGULATIONS FOR OPERATOR TRAINING
OSHA 1910.217 (f)(2) INSTRUCTION TO OPERATORS
The employer shall train and instruct the operator in the safe method of work before starting work on any operation covered by this section. The
employer shall insure by adequate supervision that correct operating procedures are being followed.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
Before inspecting or maintaining electrical controls, be sure to switch the main power disconnect to the off position and lockout all energy. Perform
a periodic inspection of the control box and electrical machine components for loose or broken wires. Be sure relays and switches are examined for
burned or worn contacts. Look for loose or broken conduit and cable fittings. The control box and other components must be kept closed, covered,
and locked to keep unauthorized personnel out. Keys must be removed from all selector switches and door locks to prevent tampering and prevent
exposure to the dirt, chips and oil present in most shops.
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