Mattress Tape Edging Machine

Mattress Tape Edging Machine

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Noise

• Electricity

• Moving parts

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

Work area

• No trip or slip hazards

• Adequate lighting

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

• Safety guards, doors, and covers are functional

• Automatic interlocks are operating correctly

• No fluid leaks

• Controls labelled and working correctly

• Emergency stops accessible to the operator and functional/tested

• The platform is clean, dry, and free of grease

• Controls are labelled, functional, and easily accessible to the operator

• Operating controls prevent accidental start-up

• Ensure all equipment and leads are tested and tagged as required for use.

Precautions