ALWAYS DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT ANY POWER SOURCES WHEN ADUSTING OR REPAIRING ANY EQUIPMENT.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Cleanliness: The area surrounding the Square 1 Design Roof Truss Finish Rollers must be
checked daily for any obstructions such as loose lumber or plates that could affect the normal
operation of the machine.
2. Operate new equipment with special caution: People are sometimes overconfident that
new equipment will work just like old equipment. This is not always true; a special caution
should be taken around the Square 1 Design Roof Truss Finish Rollers.
3. Proper equipment use: The proper equipment should be worn by individuals working on or
near the Square 1 Design Roof Truss Finish Rollers to prevent injury. Loose fitting clothing that
can be caught in the machine or on a truss itself should NOT be worn. Gloves should NOT be
worn. Safety glasses must be worn for the protection of the employees. Employees without the
proper equipment should not be allowed near the Square 1 Design Roof Truss Finish Roller. It is
management’s responsibility to enforce these guidelines. It also becomes the employee’s
responsibility to make sure these guidelines are enforced.
4. Safety bars should be identified and proven to be in proper working order: All
employees who will be working on or near the Square 1 Design Roof Truss Finish Rollers should
know how the safety features work. Each employee should also confirm the machine is
operating properly. If any employee notices the equipment may be malfunctioning in any way, a
supervisor is to be notified immediately. The power to the equipment is to be locked down until
the problem can rectified.
5. Disconnect and lock out all power sources before any maintenance or repair is to
take place: It is important for the equipment’s power to be disconnected and locked out to
prevent an accidental start up, whether by another employee or workers error.
6. Never stand between a Square 1 Design Roof Truss Finish Roller and a TRUSS! This
can result in injury or death. Be smart do not stand between the machine and the object it is
getting ready to press.
7. Follow the safety checklist every day: The following checklist should be followed every day to
ensure employee safety and a safe working environment.
