Dear All,
I am initiating this thread to discuss and come to a conclusion on the requirement of emergency stopping devices in the belt conveyors. If Pull Cords installed in the entire length of a belt conveyor, is that sufficient protection?
Do we need to have Emergency Stop Buttons along the entire length of the conveyor in addition to this pull cords?
The below website mentioning the need for pull cords & push buttons in the entire length of belt conveyors...
https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Your_Industry..._-_pull_wires/
Does anyone of your sites have this E-Stops in the entire length of conveyor apart from Pull Cords as safety protection means?
Is this a legal requirement in any part of the world or just a best management practice only?
Do let me know your thoughts on this...
I am initiating this thread to discuss and come to a conclusion on the requirement of emergency stopping devices in the belt conveyors. If Pull Cords installed in the entire length of a belt conveyor, is that sufficient protection?
Do we need to have Emergency Stop Buttons along the entire length of the conveyor in addition to this pull cords?
The below website mentioning the need for pull cords & push buttons in the entire length of belt conveyors...
https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Your_Industry..._-_pull_wires/
Does anyone of your sites have this E-Stops in the entire length of conveyor apart from Pull Cords as safety protection means?
Is this a legal requirement in any part of the world or just a best management practice only?
Do let me know your thoughts on this...