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Additional References User Guide Definitions Credits Log Handling, Sorting and Storing Log Breakdown, Related Machinery and Facilities Dry Kilns and Facilities Lumber Storage Plant-Wide Hazards   >> Plant-Wide Hazards   Conveyors Conveyors are used to transport logs or lumber from one part of the sawmill to another. Workers should be aware of various hazards that exist when operating or working near a conveyor. Hazards/Solutions   > Work Areas > Health Hazards > Miscellaneous Log and Lumber Processing >> Conveyors > Stationary Tramways/Trestles > Bins, Bunkers, Hoppers and Fuel Houses > Ropes, Cables, Slings and Chains > Burners > Traffic Flow/Control > Electrical > Lockout/Tagout Hazards/Solutions Workers limbs may get caught in unguarded shafts, shaft ends, spiked live rolls, or nip points. Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors must be in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. 1910.265(c)(18)(i) Spiked live rolls must be guarded. 1910.265(c)(18)(ii) Roller conveyor with unguarded chain and sprocket drives. Guarded nip points on chain conveyor. Additional Images Unguarded nip point between belt and pulley on belt conveyor. Chain conveyor; unguarded shaft, shaft end, and nip point between conveyor chain and sprocket. Guarded drive mechanism on belt conveyor. Worker sitting on belt conveyor. This is not a safe practice. | Home | Log Handling | Log Breakdown | Dry Kilns | Lumber Storage | | Plant-Wide Hazards | Definitions | Additional References | User Guide | Credits |

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