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SECTION 0 - SAFETY

MP SERIES CONE CRUSHER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL

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0.2.2.9 Mobile Equipment Transportation

Use only appropriate transportation and lifting

equipment with adequate capacity. Provide a

supervisor to direct lifting operations. Follow all

disassembly and assembly instructions carefully.

Disconnect all external power supplies before

moving any part of the equipment. Transport or

hoist components and handle any parts in

accordance with the instructions and advice

provided. Fasten the lifting equipment only to the

points meant for lifting. Use only proper means of

transport with adequate transporting capacity.

Fasten the load carefully. For lifting use only the

fastenings shown in instructions. Secure all

component parts of the equipment immediately

after loading to avoid any accidental shifting.

Attach required warning signs to the load.
When moving your trailer, check bridges before

crossing. Make sure they will support the weight of

the machine. Check clearances under bridges, for

overhead lines or any overhead obstruction. Never

travel with near capacity loads. Check local laws,

especially on weight limitations. When travelling

on the highway make sure all headlights, clearance

lights and tail lights are on, as applicable. Use

proper traffic warning flags and signs.
Remove all shipping brackets before re-starting the

Crushing Plant. Carefully assemble all of the parts

previously disassembled. Perform any start up in

accordance with the instruction manual.
After the system is running, check all gauges and

instruments to see that they are working correctly.

Check that all controls function normally and

properly. Listen for unusual noises. Shut system

down immediately if any component of the system

does not operate normally.

0.2.3 Typical Risks in Crushing Plant

Working Environment

Even though every Metso Minerals machine is

designed with many safety features, it is impossible

to design out all safety risks. There are potential

hazards, that must be recognized and avoided.

Noise levels may interfere with normal discussion

when the machine is operating. By their nature,

Crushing Plant and auxiliary equipment can create

dust. Crushing itself and some other machine

processes may momentarily obstruct the view of

some machine parts. In general, high levels of

respirable silica and other dust in the air may

expose Operator to health risks for lung disease

depending upon the length and amount of exposure

and type of material being crushed. In addition,

there are some risks or hazards which cannot be

completely guarded or avoided because of

interference with machine operations. Accordingly,

working on the Crushing Plant requires constant

alertness by all personnel in the area. Accidents

happen unexpectedly. Below are some typical

hazards and types of accidents of which everyone

working at, on or around the Crushing Plant should

be aware.

Typical Hazards

– nips, gaps, and pinch points
– poor housekeeping
– elevated or narrow working areas
– lifting and shifting heavy loads
– cranes and mobile cranes
– sharp edges
– high-pressure hydraulic equipment
– electrical equipment and power lines