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MACHINE SAFEGUARDING |
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Rotating (Including In-Running Nip Points) Motions |
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Rotating motion can be dangerous. Injuries due to contact with rotating parts
can be severe. Even smooth, slowly rotating shafts can grip clothing, and through mere
skin contact force an arm or hand into a dangerous position. Collars, couplings, cams, clutches, flywheels, shaft ends, spindles, and horizontal or vertical shafting are some examples of common rotating mechanisms which may be hazardous. There is added danger when bolts, nicks, abrasions, and projecting keys or set screws are exposed on rotating parts on machinery, as shown in the graphic to the left. |
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