AEC OS Series Gravimetric Batch Blenders - Manual (Page 29)

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2-8 Safety
2-8-1 Description and Objectives
This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that
are inherent to the OS/OA blending system. This manual is not intended
to supersede or alter safety standards established by the user of this
equipment. Instead, the material contained in this section is
recommended to supplement these procedures in order to provide a
safer working environment.
At the completion of this section, the operator and maintenance
personnel will be able to:
• Identify and locate specific safety devices.
• Understand the proper use of the safety devices provided.
• Describe the function of the safety devices.
2-8-2 Safety Circuit Standards
Safety circuits used in industrial systems protect the operator and
maintenance personnel from dangerous energy. They also provide a
means of locking out or isolating the energy for servicing equipment.
Various agencies have contributed to the establishment of safety
standards that apply to the design and the manufacture of automated
equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) are just a few of the organizations
that have joined with the plastics industry to develop safety standards.
Every effort has been made to incorporate these standards into the
design of the OS/OA blending system; however, it is the responsibility
of the personnel operating and maintaining the equipment to familiarize
themselves with the safety procedures and the proper use of any safety
devices.