WHAT’S AT STAKE?

A conveyor is a machine that transfers material from one area to another by use of stationary framework and rotating or vibrating belts, rollers, chains, etc. Conveyors may or may not be motorized and can be used overhead, underground or at working height. Transfer methods may include belts, buckets, or other material-specific carriers. Conveyors can be hazardous due to the nature of the moving parts and transferred material. Caution needs to be used when working with or around them.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

HAZARDS/DANGERS Common Hazards Around Conveyors Include:

• Spills and falling materials.
• Power transmission interfaces, such as drives or shafts.
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