SECTION 0 - SAFETY
MP SERIES CONE CRUSHER TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
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Conveyor Belts
Crushing Plant Dust
By their nature, Crushing Plant and auxiliary
equipment such as chutes, transfer stations, screens,
etc. can create dust and, if not contained, the dust
can escape into the air. In general, high levels of
dust (particularly, respirable silica) in the air can
create a hazard of lung disease, depending upon the
concentrations of dust, the length of exposure, and
the type of material being crushed. Dust protective
devices and dust warnings may be required by
OSHA, MSHA or local laws.
The Owner and Operator of the Crushing Plant
must identify the material being crushed and
ascertain whether respirable dust from the
application poses a health hazard to personnel in
the vicinity of the Crushing Plant. If the material
presents such a hazard the Owner and Operator
must take all necessary measures to ensure that
personnel are protected from the dust. Such
measures include, but are not limited to providing
dust collection system, using water spray bars at the
feed and discharge points, crusher transfer points
and screens and providing adequate personal
respiratory protection devices to workers.
Crushing with a choke level may also reduce the
amount of dust issuing from the Crushing Plant
itself. Because the configuration of each rock
crushing installation is different, Metso Minerals
recommends that the Owner and Operator consult
Metso Minerals or a dust consultant about possible
alternative means of dust reduction.
WARNING
Do not use conveyor belts as walkways. Do
not climb on them. Always stay clear of any
falling or dropping materials or components.
Never attempt to stand on, walk on, or step
across a conveyor. Never stand below a
running conveyor. Do not use loose clothing,
neck ties, necklaces or other loose items
when near conveyors or other moving or
rotating equipment. Emergency pull cords
should be used only in case of emergency.
Do not use them for routine stoppage of
conveyor. Never attempt to service the
conveyor while it is energized. Keep in mind
hazardous nip points.
NOTICE
Metso Minerals highly recommends that
dust protective devices such as an
appropriate respirator be worn by anyone
exposed to airborne dust to prevent its
inhalation.
WARNING
Breathing dust may be hazardous to the
health of anyone working at, on, or around
the Crushing Plant. It can cause serious or
fatal respiratory diseases including silicosis!
It is the responsibility of the Owner and
Operator to determine the necessity and
adequacy of protective devices and
warnings, to provide them, and to ensure
that they are used and followed!
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