
automobile engine, the internal parts of a
Crusher should be assembled and
disassembledwithcranefacilitiesthathavethe
capability of gently and slowly lifting and
lowering the various parts that make up a
Crusher. WHEN USING A CRANE,
ALWAYS OPERATE WITHIN THE
RATED CAPACITY OF THE CRANE. THE
SAFE RATED CAPACITY INCLUDES
WEIGHT OF HOOK, BLOCK AND ANY
MATERIALS HANDLING DEVICES
SUCH AS CABLES, SLINGS, SPREADER
BARS,ETC.SUBTRACTTHE WEIGHTOF
ALLTHESE TOFINDTHETRUEWEIGHT
OF THE LOAD THAT CAN BE HANDLED
SAFELY. Chain falls should be considered
only as a last resort to assemble and
disassemble a Crusher. When it comes to
safety, the best should be used.
MOBILE CRANES
WHEN USING A MOBILE CRANE,
ALWAYS OPERATE WITHIN THE
RATED CAPACITY OF THE MACHINE
TO AVOID BUCKLING THE BOOM OR
TIPPING. Safe ratings are based on operating
the crane on firm, level ground; outriggers
should be properly extended and/or lowered
whenever possible. Avoid fast swings, hoists
or sudden braking; these can cause overloads.
Do not handle large, heavy loads in strong
winds.
When moving your crane, check bridges
before crossing, make sure they will support
the weight of the machine. Check clearances
under bridges for overhead electrical lines or
any overhead obstruction.
Check your hitcher, be sure he’s clear before
starting lift. Make certain he securely attaches
the load.
TORCH CUTTING EQUIPMENT
One of the most frequently used tools around
the Crusher is the cutting torch. Crushers
which are equipped with hydraulic
components should have these components
depressurized and adequately covered with
flame-proof material so that sparks, weld
spatter, etc., cannot reach these areas.
Ruptured high pressure hydraulic lines will
quickly vaporize the hydraulic fluid as it
reaches the atmosphere. This vaporized fluid
canquicklybecomeamassofflames,resulting
in severe burns for personnel in the immediate
area. ALL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
WHO NORMALLY USE TORCH
CUTTING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
ADVISED IF THERE ARE HYDRAULIC
COMPONENTS IN THE IMMEDIATE
AREA IN WHICH THEY ARE WORKING.
Then adequate precautions be made to avoid
contact with these components. Rubber lined
hoses are not immune to the torch cutting
equipment which is used in normal plant
maintenance procedures.
CONVEYOR BELTS
DO NOT USE CONVEYOR BELTS AS
WALKWAYS. Conveyor belts leading to and
from the Crusher should be provided with
walkways alongside the conveyor. Always
provide hand rails along the conveyor belt
walkway as an added safety precaution.
PORTABLE PLANTS
If the crushing plant consists of portable
equipment, that is, crushing and screening
equipment mounted on trailers, trailer footing
or cribbing is extremely important for safe
operation. Check your footing. Your machine
should be on a solid and level a footing as
possible. Use heavy timber mats as needed.
Trailers must be raised so that trailer wheels
do not touch the ground. Place screw jacks at
each corner of the trailer or as near the corner
as possible. All four jacks must be an equal
distance from each end. Adjust each jack until
the unsupported portion of the trailer beams
stop vibrating or until vibrations are reduced
to a minimum. NEVER leave your trailer in a
low spot where rains may wash out your
footing.
PERIODICALLY RECHECK TRAILER
FOOTING FOR STABILITY
When moving your trailer, check bridges
before crossing, make sure they will support
the weight of the machine. Check clearances
under bridges, for overhead lines or any
overhead obstruction. NEVER TRAVEL
WITH NEAR-CAPACITY LOADS, CHECK
Safety
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