Securing the Main Switch to Prevent it Being Activated

Securing main switch to prevent it being activated

Maintenance openings that can be opened using a tool, are not electrically monitored. Moving machine components are released when maintenance openings are opened. Persons in the danger zone may be seriously injured by moving machine components. Before the maintenance opening is opened, the main switch must be switched off and secured to prevent being re-activated. It must be impossible to switch on the machine while persons are in the hazard area.

Procedure

Turn off machine at the main switch.

Hook padlock into main switch and close.

Do not remove padlock until all maintenance openings are closed.