Spot the Belt and Pulley Nip
Recognize an exposed belt-and-pulley nip point as a machine-guarding hazard.
The pump started squealing during the shift. Which region is the machine-guarding hazard? Belt entering the pulley Correct. The belt and pulley form an in-running nip point that can pull in fingers, gloves, or clothing. Stationary pump housing The housing may be hot or heavy, but the guarding hazard in this scene is the moving belt and pulley nip. Worker hand near the drive The hand shows exposure, but the hazard source is the in-running nip. Guarding controls the source and reach path. Base mounting bolts The bolts may matter for maintenance, but they do not create the pull-in mechanism.…
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