Description
The guide is intended to be used as a best practices reference document for safety around conveyor systems. It is directed mainly to workers, technicians, supervisors, joint health and safety committee members and other interested parties. This guide is composed of two sections. Section I provides definitions, a general idea of conveyor components, an overview of mechanical hazards and information about hazard assessment and reduction. Section II covers safeguards against hazards during operation and maintenance of conveyor systems, and related worker training. Appendices provide details on guard design, applicable Alberta legislation, conveyor safety checklists, inspection guidelines and an overview of conveyor-related accidents in Alberta.
Updated
January 1, 2009
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Title and publication information
Type
Extent
83 pages
Frequency
Once
Publisher / Creator Information
Resource Dates
Date Created
2009-01-01
Date Added
2017-03-15T18:21:47.288379
Date Modified
2009-01-01
Date Issued
2009-01-01
Audience information
Language
Identifiers
NEOS catalogue key
4466990
Local Identifier
BP008
Usage / Licence
Usage Considerations
The French-language version of the guide was translated into English with the permission of CSST. This English-language version of Best Practices on Surveyor Safety includes additional technical content prepared by Alberta Employment and Immigration's Technical Committee on Conveyor Safety.
Contact
Contact Name
Alberta Labour