Featured areas in the
image are numbered and described in the "Featured Areas" section
located below the image.
| Featured Areas |
| (1) |
When the hopper is
in place, it guards the feed throat opening (which connects the
hopper to the injection unit) and prevents insertion of a hand
or limb into the area where the screw is turning. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and, where
possible, use shields to protect employees from splatter. Safety
signs should be posted to alert workers of potential hazards. If
servicing and maintenance is needed, follow appropriate lockout/tagout
procedures. [Photo description: Highlighted area includes the
hopper guard.]
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| (2) |
The movable rear guard should be equipped with
at least two interlocks that stop clamp motion when the guard is
open. This guard should only be opened for setup and maintenance
activities, which require lockout/tagout. Use the front operator’s gate for operator access to
the mold space.
[Photo description: Highlighted area
includes the movable rear guard.]
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(3) |
The movable guard prevents access to the clamping and ejector
mechanisms as well as other moving portions of the machine and
mold. Do not start up or leave a machine operating unless this
guard is in place. For some machine designs, this guard may be
fixed, requiring a tool to remove.
[Photo description: Highlighted area
includes the movable guard.]
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(4) |
Hoses and fittings can fail and spray hot oil or other substances
at high pressure onto workers if punctured, frayed, or damaged. In
addition, oil sprays can cause injuries and fire hazards. Inspect
hoses and fittings for wear and damage as recommended by the
manufacturer and replace as needed.
[Photo description: Highlighted area
includes hoses and fittings.]
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