| Title |
Safety at the winding zones of winding machines for plastic sheet and film. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
PPS |
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| Series Number |
11 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
6 pages |
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| Stock Code |
PPS11 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Plastics processing information sheet no.11 (PPS 11) NO HARD COPIES AVAILABLE. WEB VERSION ONLY. |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet was produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in consultation with the Plastics Processors Health and Safety Liaison Committee. The sheet forms part of a series which gives advice on how to actively manage machinery safety to prevent accidents in the plastics processing industry. It suggests systems of work which will help compliance with those parts of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 which relate to the maintenance and inspection of machinery safeguards. It describes the causes of accidents at the winding zones of winding machines, and details safeguarding standards and safety checklists. This sheet deals with reeling and winding and has been designed to be read in conjunction with Plastics Processing Sheet No 3 (PPS3) entitled, 'Managing machinery safety in small plastics factories'. Contents; Introduction; Accident history; Causes of accidents; Guarding standards; The use of trip wires; Safe operating procedures; Safeguarding standards; Operational checks; Maintenance checks; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Plastics industry; Running nip; Protective cover; Transmission machinery; PUWER; Start-up; Reel change mechanism; Flying knife; Knives; Mandrel; Rollers; Accident statistics |
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