Granulators in the Plastics Industry - Safe Use of
The term 'granulator' means a machine having two or more cutters attached to a rotor which is used to convert scrap thermoplastic material into a form suitable for further processing.
Granulators have caused many serious accidents in the plastics industry, largely because of poor design and maintenance. This booklet discusses the hazards granulators present to operators and shows how they can be prevented. It deals not only with mechanical hazards, but also with noise and explosion risks.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Definition
2. Use of Granulators
3. Accident Causes
4. Mechanical Safety
5. Electrical Interlocking
6. Preventing Overrun
7. Maintenance
8. Noise
9. Ancillary Conveyors
10. Explosion and Fire Risks
11. Good Housekeeping
12. Training of Operators
13. Routine Inspection
14. Continuing Maintenance
Glossary
References
Acknowledgement
Test Procedure
Check List
