When you need to perform maintenance or repair work on a dehumidifying dryer above floor level, use a solid platform or a hydraulic elevator. If there is a permanently installed catwalk on your dryer, use it. The work platform should have secure footing and a place for tools and parts. DO NOT climb on the dehumidifying dryer, machines, or work from ladders.
If you need to repair a large component, use appropriate handling equipment. Before you use handling equipment (portable “A” frames, electric boom trucks, fork trucks, overhead cranes) be sure the load does not exceed the capacity of the handling equipment or cause it to become unstable.
Carefully test the condition of lifting cables, chains, ropes, slings, and hooks before using them to lift a load.
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When you have completed the repair or maintenance procedure, check your work and remove your tools, rigging, and handling equipment.
Do not restore power to the dehumidifying dryer until all persons are clear of the area. DO NOT start and run the dryer until you are sure all parts are functioning correctly.
BEFORE you turn the dehumidifying dryer over to the operator for production, verify all enclosure panels, guards and safety devices are in place and functioning properly.
Reporting a Safety Defect
If you believe that your equipment has a defect that could cause injury, you should immediately discontinue its use and inform the manufacturer.
The principle factors that can result in injury are failure to follow proper operating procedures (i.e. lockout/tagout), or failure to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
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