| Title |
Safety at compression moulding machines. |
| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
PPS |
| Series Number |
9 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1999 |
| Length |
4 pages |
| Stock Code |
PPS9 |
| Notes |
leaflet. plastics processing information sheet 9. (PPS9) (PPS 9) this sheet should be read in conjunction with PPS3 (PPS 3)NO HARD COPIES AVAILABLE. WEB VERSION ONLY. |
| Abstract |
This information sheet describes the causes of accidents at compression moulding machines and details safeguarding standards, checklists and safety precautions for use during mould changing. Contents: Introduction; Accident history and causes; Guarding standards for production; Safety checks; Operational checks; Maintenance checks; Safety during mould change; Before mould change; Mould changing with guard/interlocks in use; Mould changing with guards/interlocks removed; After mould changing; Further reading; Further information. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Plastics industry; Accident statistics; Moving platens; Cores; Ejectors; Traps |