Section a - safety – Martin Sprocket & Gear Screw Conveyor Safety User Manual
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CEMA STANDARD NO: 352-2012
SECTION A - SAFETY
Screw conveyor safety begins with a plan that considers every possible danger and
potential hazard. Operation and maintenance personnel must be thoroughly trained
in safe operating procedures, recognition of possible hazards, and maintenance of
a safe area around screw conveyors.
CEMA has a comprehensive safety program that includes:
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Warning and Safety Reminder for Screw Conveyors, Drag Conveyors and
Bucket Elevators - (CEMA Document: SC2004-01)
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CEMA Safety Label Brochure - (CEMA Document: 201)
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CEMA Safety Label Placement Guidelines:
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Screw Conveyor - (CEMA Document: SC-2)
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Vertical Screw Conveyor - (CEMA Document: SC-3)
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Screw Conveyor Safety Poster - (CEMA Screw Conveyor Safety Poster)
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Screw Conveyor, Drag Conveyor and Bucket Elevator Safety Video -
(CEMA Document: AV6) This video describes key safety practices that
personnel must follow when operating and maintaining screw conveyors,
drag conveyors and bucket elevators.
Screw conveyor accidents can be avoided by implementation and enforcement of
an in-plant safety program. A number of safety precautions are included in this
manual. Carefully study and follow the safety precautions. Remember - accidents
are usually caused by negligence or carelessness.
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