Conveyors are one of the best productivity-enhancing tools available, but conveyor injuries in the U.S. cost employers millions of dollars annually. With the right processes and design, you can reduce these injuries and their related costs. Conveyors are generally safer than other material handling alternatives if they are maintained, designed and properly operated.
12 Essential Conveyor Safety Rules
These are the bedrock essentials of operating conveyor in a safe manner.
Simple steps can be taken to ensure an accident free workplace. Here are some basic precautions when working with or around conveyor.
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over fifty workplace fatalities a year where conveyors are the primary source of injury.
Conveyors help reduce the risks of musculoskeletal injury in tasks or procedures that involve manual handling by reducing the need for workers to move the load. However, conveyor workstations must be properly designed with the task and users in mind.
Emergency Stop Systems for Conveyor
Conveyor systems that are accessible to operators must be equipped with emergency stops
What areas of your conveyor are most dangerous? And how can you make them safer?
OSHA Conveyor Safety Standards
Rules and regulations pertaining to conveyor usage as per OSHA
Download these safety posters to display around package or screw-type conveyors