Conveyor Pre-Use Check: Startup Safety Checklist
by Carl Gostelow, from the Community
This conveyor pre-use inspection checklist helps operators verify equipment is safe before startup. It covers clearing debris and spillages, confirming guards and safety signage, checking rollers and belt condition, testing sirens or beacons and emergency stops, validating control panel functions, ensuring isolation switches operate correctly, and confirming lockout devices are available. Use this checklist to standardize pre-start checks, prevent hazards, minimize downtime, and support compliance across manufacturing and warehouse operations. Adapt the checklist to your site and procedures.
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