Maybe you recently bought a new stretch wrapping machine. Or maybe you're looking for one right now. Regardless, our doubt is that your organization has requested that you look at the hardware as a feature of its security examination.
Even if the purchase is more expensive, it will almost certainly be cheaper than filing a workers' compensation claim. You might also be able to save time and money by purchasing a safe.
When using a stretch wrapping machine, there are a few potential issues to keep in mind. Numerous risks, including tripping hazards and inadequate load containment, can be avoided with the proper safety measures and vigilance.
This post will go over some of the most prevalent safety dangers associated with stretch wrapping machines to help you understand how to mitigate and avoid damage by applying basic safety practices.
Safety First: Why Proper Training and Procedures are Critical for Stretch Wrapper Operation
Because stretch wrappers are powerful industrial machinery, careful operator training covering a variety of safety precautions is required. You may avoid injury and safety hazards with your stretch wrapping equipment by following a few simple safety measures.
We'll go through a couple of these procedures in more detail below:
Avoid Trip Hazards With Your Stretch Wrapper:
After you've placed the strapping machine Malaysia, ensure sure there are no power wires or other things beneath the machine's turntable that might provide a tripping hazard. An operator might sustain serious injury if they trip over such a thing, especially if the equipment is running.
On your stretch wrapper, avoid pinch points:
To begin, what exactly is a pinch point? Any region where a human operator's body or appendages might be squeezed or trapped in a moving or stationary portion of an industrial machine is referred to as a pinch point.
- Keep an eye out for pinch points and keep your fingertips away from them, or, if it's possible, start with a stretch wrapper brand and model without any pinch points.
- How can you use a stretch wrapper without getting snagged or hurt in any other way? You may be able to assist in preventing pinch points and other potential hotspots for physical harm by responding to the questions that follow.
- Does your heap distend from the turntable's middle or is it focused? Your load shouldn't hang too high above the edge of the turntable, but a little bit is fine.
- Assuming the weight is looming over, is there adequate space between the corner and the pole? The stretch covering's tall, restricted segment that holds the control board is known as the pole. It is unsafe to operate the machine if there is not enough distance between the load on the turntable and the majority of it.
- Standing between the turntable and the mast, would you be able to safely rotate the load? If the response is no, the load needs to be changed because it goes too far over the edge of the turntable.
- So that you can thread the film without getting your fingers stuck in the rollers, is the roll carriage of your machine securely fastened?
- Does it have a power-cutting safety switch that can be pressed to turn it off? Even while not all stretch wrappers have this feature, choosing a brand and model that does is advised for better protection.
Roll carriages that are counterweighted on certain machines are impelled by a belt. This demonstrates that the product features a safety mechanism to safeguard users from harm.
If something gets in the way, the machine will shut off, but neither the person using it nor the machines will be hurt. We strongly recommend purchasing a device with these features.
Keep Your Loads Well Contained:
A poorly covered pallet may result in a poorly filled pallet due to the possibility of loads shifting for a variety of reasons. Products can slide off racks and shift loads during transportation due to turbulence. At the point when this occurs, loads should be physically changed by remaking the bed.
Using specialized software, some manufacturers of stretch wrappers permit you to modify the wrap pattern to accommodate various load types. By doing this, you can guarantee that each wrap can be repeated and that your load is securely contained.
