Hi all,
I am in the process of writing up a PUWER Guarding Policy and what is to be guard on machines.
I understand the main rotating parts, in running nip points, reciprocating and traversing motions, but should we also include for example shaft ends and cover those with caps, how far down the line should we go or should we just blanket guard/cap everything?
Anyone help me out here please
PUWER And Machinery Parts Guarding Question
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Re: PUWER And Machinery Parts Guarding Question
Hi Safety,
So on a lathe for example, a lot of the old machines have the shaft ends exposed.
These should always be covered as there is a risk of drawing in or entanglement.
I guess it all comes down to Risk Assessment and what is reasonably practicable.
Can someone access the shaft ends? If so, then yes, cap them.
Personally don't see the point of a guarding policy as such.
Spend the time to ensure PUWER assessments completed on each machine with the operators. This will pick up any issues around guarding and if it is adequate.
Just my 2 pence worth
Glen
So on a lathe for example, a lot of the old machines have the shaft ends exposed.
These should always be covered as there is a risk of drawing in or entanglement.
I guess it all comes down to Risk Assessment and what is reasonably practicable.
Can someone access the shaft ends? If so, then yes, cap them.
Personally don't see the point of a guarding policy as such.
Spend the time to ensure PUWER assessments completed on each machine with the operators. This will pick up any issues around guarding and if it is adequate.
Just my 2 pence worth
Glen
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Re: PUWER And Machinery Parts Guarding Question
Glen your a star! thanks for the input, much appreciated.
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