Heavy Power Presses - Safety Principles for
The problem of guarding the heavy power press effectively, both to meet production considerations, and the requirements under the Machinery Act 1950, involves points of a highly technical nature, also, because of the size of these particular presses, this problem was a different one from that of the smaller press.
In an attempt to overcome these difficulties, research and investigations by Officers of the Department of Labour, in consultation with press users, was carried out, which resulted in providing this necessary material as a contribution to industrial safety.
The booklet has the support and agreement of industry.
Table of Contents
FOREWORD
Definition
Accidents
Requirement of the Machinery Act 1950
Prime Mover and Transmission
Dangerous Parts — Tool and Die
Standard of Construction and Performance of Guards
Specification
Interlocked Fixed Guard
Electrical Equipment Associated with Guarding Systems
Automatic Guards
Notes on the Performance and Testing of Guards
Inspection and Maintenance of Press and Working Area
Handling Dies
Photoelectric Devices
Accident Case History
