SECTION 0 - SAFETY
MP SERIES CONE CRUSHER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
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0.2.2.9 Mobile Equipment Transportation
Use only appropriate transportation and lifting
equipment with adequate capacity. Provide a
supervisor to direct lifting operations. Follow all
disassembly and assembly instructions carefully.
Disconnect all external power supplies before
moving any part of the equipment. Transport or
hoist components and handle any parts in
accordance with the instructions and advice
provided. Fasten the lifting equipment only to the
points meant for lifting. Use only proper means of
transport with adequate transporting capacity.
Fasten the load carefully. For lifting use only the
fastenings shown in instructions. Secure all
component parts of the equipment immediately
after loading to avoid any accidental shifting.
Attach required warning signs to the load.
When moving your trailer, check bridges before
crossing. Make sure they will support the weight of
the machine. Check clearances under bridges, for
overhead lines or any overhead obstruction. Never
travel with near capacity loads. Check local laws,
especially on weight limitations. When travelling
on the highway make sure all headlights, clearance
lights and tail lights are on, as applicable. Use
proper traffic warning flags and signs.
Remove all shipping brackets before re-starting the
Crushing Plant. Carefully assemble all of the parts
previously disassembled. Perform any start up in
accordance with the instruction manual.
After the system is running, check all gauges and
instruments to see that they are working correctly.
Check that all controls function normally and
properly. Listen for unusual noises. Shut system
down immediately if any component of the system
does not operate normally.
0.2.3 Typical Risks in Crushing Plant
Working Environment
Even though every Metso Minerals machine is
designed with many safety features, it is impossible
to design out all safety risks. There are potential
hazards, that must be recognized and avoided.
Noise levels may interfere with normal discussion
when the machine is operating. By their nature,
Crushing Plant and auxiliary equipment can create
dust. Crushing itself and some other machine
processes may momentarily obstruct the view of
some machine parts. In general, high levels of
respirable silica and other dust in the air may
expose Operator to health risks for lung disease
depending upon the length and amount of exposure
and type of material being crushed. In addition,
there are some risks or hazards which cannot be
completely guarded or avoided because of
interference with machine operations. Accordingly,
working on the Crushing Plant requires constant
alertness by all personnel in the area. Accidents
happen unexpectedly. Below are some typical
hazards and types of accidents of which everyone
working at, on or around the Crushing Plant should
be aware.
Typical Hazards
– nips, gaps, and pinch points
– poor housekeeping
– elevated or narrow working areas
– lifting and shifting heavy loads
– cranes and mobile cranes
– sharp edges
– high-pressure hydraulic equipment
– electrical equipment and power lines
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