NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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Staten Island Landfill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program
Operation-
Conveyor equipment shall be used to convey only those materials for which it was designed and
within the rated capacities and speeds.
Flight and apron conveyors shall be "jogged" or hand run through at least one complete revolution at
installation to check design clearances prior to running under automatic pover.
A conveyor that could cause injury when started shall not be started until ail personnel in the area
are alerted by a signal or by a designated person that the convsyor is about to start.
When a conveyor that could cause injury when started is automatically controlled or must be
controlled from a remote location, an audible warning device shall be provided. The device shall be
clearly audible at all points along the conveyor where personnel may be present. The warning
device shall be activated by the controller device that starts the conveyor and shall continue for a
period of time before the conveyor starts; a flashing light or similar visual warning shall be used with
the audible device when conditions limit the effectiveness of the audible device.
Before restarting a conveyor that has been stopped because of an emergency, an inspection of the
conveyor shall be conducted and the cause of the emergency stop determined.
Only trained personnel shall be permitted to operate a conveyor training shall include instruction in
operation under normal conditions and in emergencies.
The area around loading and unloading points shall be kept clear of obstructions that could create a
hazard.
Riding on conveyors is prohibited.
Personnel working with or near a conveyor shall be:
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