Mechanical Safety

The outline below provides Mechanical safety precautions:

• Only qualified technicians familiar with the machine should perform mechanical maintenance, adjustments, or repairs.
• If mechanical service does not require machine power, perform the appropriate LOTO procedures to disconnect or dissipate energy sources.
• Keep all moving parts of machinery and surrounding areas free of rags, dirt, and excessive oil or metal debris.

Extra caution must be exercised while working near an operating tool. Severe injury can result if personnel get in the way of moving parts while the machine is in any of its operating modes.

A machine must not be restarted until the system has been double-checked, safety guards reinstalled, safety gates and doors locked, and all personnel have been informed of impending start-up.