Supervisors are exposed to more conveyor hazards than most other mine employees. Conveyors are often involved in many mining deaths and injuries. You can help yourself work safer. When near this machinery, watch for conveyor hazards and work safely.
Conveyors can grab you
... don’t get caught up.
Working Smart
• Ex am ine conveyors.
• Lock out the conveyor power switch and tag itbe fore you work on that conveyor.
• Align the belt from a safe place and only after you’re sure the conveyor can’t grab you.
• Make sure guards are in place. Guards make conveyors safer.
• Don’t try todis lodge rocks from pulleys while the conveyor is running.
• Return idlers look safe, but they can hurt you. Never try to fix or adjust them while the con veyor is running.
• Stay clear of suspended loads when install ing or repair ing a conveyor.
• Conveyor stop cords are for your safety. Check them peri od i cally to make sure they actually work.
• Use a harness or safety belt and line when work ing where you can fall from a conveyor.
• A clean walkway means a safe walk. Keep conveyor walkways clear. Cross convey ors only at crossovers.