- Conduct PM programs on all dust
control system hardware and components, as well as dust producing sources, during plant
shutdown or as recommended by the equipment manufacturer
- Carry all necessary spare parts
in sufficient quantities
- Give high priority to patching
holes, caulking and sealing cracks, and maintaining dust seals
- Inspect and adjust all belt
conveyors and their skirting rubber and dust seals
- Replace torn or defective
conveyor belts
- Inspect belt conveyor idlers
and nonmoving idlers
- Remove and replace missing or
broken idlers
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- Inspect all belt conveyor
training idlers, adjust as necessary so the conveyor belt does not travel laterally
- Shut and clamp all access and
inspection doors before any operation begins
- Inspect all dust seals and
repair or replace
- Rotate periodic cleanup among
crews
- Inspect belt scrapers on belt
conveyors and adjust, replace worn-out components
- Measure velocity and static
pressures weekly
- Check for plugged ductwork and
clean immediately.
- If plugging occurs repeatedly,
redesign the ductwork
- Develop safeguards to prevent
overflowing bins and overloading conveyors
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