Where drawing-in occurs
Hazards arise between counter-rotating rolls and between a roll and the sheet. Trapping may also occur between the curving workpiece and nearby fixed structures. Its shape and occupied space change as the operation progresses.
Do not assess only the side with the controls. Rear and side access must be considered, including helpers and passers-by. A long sheet can move into an area that appeared clear at the beginning of the cycle. Low speed does not remove the force available to draw someone in.
Feeding and supporting the material
Select tables, supports or mechanical handling methods that keep hands away from the intake point. Heavy workpieces require coordination with the Cranes and lifting equipment being used, considering stability and the path of the load.
Sharp edges do not justify any type of glove near an in-running nip. Protective gloves and clothing can become caught. Distinguish handling stationary sheet from feeding moving material and apply the protective arrangement established for the actual task. Support arrangements should not depend on a helper reaching towards the rolls.
Safeguarding and stopping performance
Prioritise Machine guards and measures preventing access wherever feasible. Hold-to-run controls and trip devices may form part of the solution, but do not place a physical barrier between a person and the rolls.
An accessible trip wire or bar delivers its intended response only if integration and machine stopping performance are effective. Assess inertia, braking, positioning and access from exposed working positions. The mere presence of a cable around the machine is insufficient evidence that the risk is controlled.
Job changes and faults
A different sheet may require another feeding aid, additional clearance or a different unloading method. Define these conditions before work and agree control of the cycle when several people are involved.
Roll cleaning, jam clearing and repairs require Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) under the applicable procedure. Do not clean a rotating surface with a hand-held rag or tool. Unexpected movement, stopping failure or damaged protection requires taking the machine out of service and obtaining competent review before production resumes.
