| Title |
Safeguarding flat belt conveyors in the food and drink industries. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
FIS |
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| Series Number |
25 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2001 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
FIS25 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Food information sheet no. 25(FIS 25)
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet provides guidance on conveyor safeguarding options for new and existing flat-belt conveyors used in the food and drink industries. It also covers safeguard maintenance and checking procedures. The guidance is aimed at all food and drink industries and it will assist both suppliers and users to comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998(PUWER 1998). Contents: Introduction; Hazards and risks; Safeguarding: legal requirements; Design considerations for safeguarding new conveyors; General safeguards (including in-use cleaning); Safety by design; Fixed guarding; Interlocking guards; Tripping devices; Two-hand control; Other design issues; Deep cleaning safeguards; Unpowered option; Manual powered control; Safeguarding existing conveyors; Maintenance on conveyors; Checking conveyor safeguards; Operator checks; Routine inspections; Periodic maintenance; Additional safeguard checking; Further reading; Further information |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Food industry |
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