NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Staten Island Landtill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program
General**
Conveyor systems shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair-
Qualified personnel shall perform inspection, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. No maintenance shall be performed when a conveyor is in
operation except for the following:
If lubrication is to be done while the conveyor is in motion, lubrication points shall be
easily accessible and safe for lubrication: only trained personnel who are aware of
the hazards of the conveyor in motion shall be allowed to lubricate a conveyor that is
operating.
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When adjustments or maintenance is required while the conveyor is in operation, I
only trained personnel who are aware of the hazards shall be permitted to make the I
adjustment or maintenance.
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Lockout and tagout procedures shall be used.
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Safe access shall be provided to permit inspection, lubrication, repair, and
maintenance activities.
• Safety devlces-
On all conveyors where reversing or runaway are potential hazards or the effects of gravity create a
potential for hazardous uncontrolled lowering, anti-runaway devices, brakes, backstops, or other
safeguards shall be installed to protect persons from injury and property from damage.
Conveyor systems shall be equipped with an audible warning signal to be sounded immediately
before starting of the conveyor.
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