Pinnacle Systems MG - Manual (Page 40)

2. The press user should become thoroughly
acquainted with the safety devices commonly
employed in power press operations.
3. Feeding devices are strongly recommended,
since they remove the operator from the die area,
and therefore allow more effective utilization of
guards and safety devices.
4. Do not release a press for production before
installing and testing all guards and covers.
5. Make frequent evaluation checks of all guarding
and devices while the press is running. Correct
all unsafe findings immediately.
Power Press Care through Inspection and
Maintenance
1. All maintenance and inspection personnel should
be specifically instructed, and must understand
proper maintenance and inspection procedures
contained in this manual.
2. Set up a daily, weekly, and monthly press
inspection program. Use a checklist and verify
that the job is done correctly.
3. Establish a preventative maintenance program.
Records of all maintenance work performed must
be kept.
4. Since all equipment has a limited life, quality
maintenance personnel are required to obtain
maximum usage of your equipment.
5. Releasing a power press for production following
maintenance should be the responsibility of a
qualified individual assigned by management.
6. To maintain the original level of press reliability,
careful inspection of mechanical, electrical, and
pneumatic areas must be made. This may give
an advance warning of a hazard which then can
be corrected to prevent possible injuries and
damage.
Safety Enforcement
In order to have an effective safety program,
management at all levels must enforce every safety
rule and regulation. Strong disciplinary measures are
sometimes required. They should consist of a warning,
written reprimand, work suspension, transfer, demotion,
or possibly a dismissal. All infractions must be reported
and recorded. Once an infraction in noted, it shows
that an unsafe practice or condition has existed. This
may be the result of poor planning or improper training
and instructing. The reason for the infraction should be
analyzed in order to take corrective action.
Supervisor Training
It should be the responsibility of management to instruct
their supervisors on safety, giving job instructions,
supervising operators, determining accident causes, and
building safety attitudes among the machine operators.
Accidents can occur due to inadequate training of
supervisors.
Operator Training
It shall be the responsibility of management to insure
proper training of operators. A specific training program
should be instituted to instruct the operator in safety,
proper usage of the equipment, and correct operational
procedure in performing each and every job. In addition
to the supervisor, the operator should be familiar with the
proper guarding of the point of operation. Never permit
an operator to start a job without complete instructions
from his immediate supervisor.
Appendix “B”
Regulations and Guidelines
B-3