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Thermoforming Machine Safety Tour - Slide 44
 
Featured Areas
(1) The plastic sheet is advanced from the end feed rollers into the oven for heating. The doors serve as guard to prevent worker access to hazards that include electric shock and burns. For example, electrical safety-related work practices, including lockout/tagging and personal protective equipment, must be used by qualified employees accessing the oven for servicing or maintenance. [Photo description: The highlighted area includes a white metal door at one end of the machine that runs from top to bottom.] View close-up
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