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Safety First
Document Number: 814212-2.0-ENG
Original Document
Safety Warnings
Listed below are the safety warnings that are applicable when using a Loma X
5c
X-Ray
Inspection System. It is strongly recommended that personnel who are, or will be, responsible
for installing, maintaining or operating the equipment described in this guide should read
and understand these warnings.
Systems manufactured by Loma are specifically designed for Automatic in-line operation.
Operators are normally only required to work on the machine intermittently. This interaction is
usually limited to either changing product settings via the system control panel or emptying
product from the reject receptacle.
Engineers involved in installation, servicing and maintenance of the X
5c
X-Ray Inspection
System may be exposed to hazards in the execution of particular:-
1.
LETHAL HAZARD – ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES. A current of 100 milliamps passing through the
body for one second can kill. This can occur at voltages as low as 35V ac or 50V dc.
The equipment described in this manual uses electrical power which can be lethal.
Unless absolutely necessary, cleaning, inspection and maintenance must not be
carried out without first isolating the equipment from all electrical supplies.
2.
LETHAL HAZARD - RADIATION. Whilst every precaution has been taken to make sure
that all the necessary guards and safety devices have been fitted to the Loma X-Ray
Inspection System, it is recommended that all operatives are trained in the use of X-
Ray food inspection machines. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the employer to
create a set of local rules regarding the safe use of X-Ray food inspection systems. In
the United Kingdom, this is in compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999.
Users outside of the United Kingdom should consult the relevant health and safety
executive.
3.
LETHAL HAZARD – COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLIES. The equipment described in this manual
may be supplied with a compressed air supply operating at a pressure which may be
lethal. Unless absolutely necessary, cleaning, inspection and maintenance must not
be carried out without first isolating the equipment from all compressed air supplies.
4.
WORKING ON EQUIPMENT. If it is essential to work on the equipment with electrical
and/or compressed air power connected, the work must be undertaken only by
qualified personnel who are fully aware of the danger involved and who have taken
adequate safety precautions to avoid contact with dangerous voltages and/or
compressed air supplies. Before disconnecting the system from power, removing the
power plug or loosening the power terminals ensure that signal cables to other
machines are disconnected first. Take care not to trap the earth wire or ribbon cable
when closing the enclosure lid.
5.
REJECT DEVICES. At no time, with compressed air and/or electrical power applied to
an automatic reject device, should any part of the body be placed within the
operating area of the reject device.
6.
EXCESSIVE NOISE. When an air blast reject device operates, the noise emitted may
constitute a noise hazard. While short exposure to this noise will not cause permanent
damage to hearing, prolonged exposure may cause some damage. Modular belts
when run at higher speeds (typically above 50 m/min) can also generate noise levels
in excess of 70dB. It is recommended that ear defenders are worn by personnel who
are regularly exposed to the noise.
7.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT. Loma X-Ray Inspection Systems are extremely heavy and
considerable care must be taken when handling them. Sufficient personnel and a
suitable fork-lift truck or pallet truck must be used to ensure safe handling.
