Safeguarding The Point Of Operation - Dake 25H Instructions And Parts List

It is important that Dake press users have a clear understanding of their responsibility involving the care and use
of their Dake hydraulic press, including point-of-operation safe guards. Dake strongly recommends that Dake
press users obtain a copy of the current American National Standard Institute (ANSI) B11.2 standard, for a
more complete understanding of their responsibilities.
ANSI B11.2 states the following, relative to point of operation safeguarding:
"Normally, only the employer (press user) can determine the requirements of the press productions system
components, including the dies and methods for feeding. There fore, the employer is ultimately responsible to
designate and provide the point-of-operation safeguarding system".
The standard also discusses additional responsibilities of the employer. Some of the key responsibilities are:
• The employer is responsible for the safety, use and care of the hydraulic power press production system.
• The employer is responsible to consider the sources of hazards for all tasks to be implemented on the
hydraulic power press production system.
• The employer is required to eliminate or control identified hazards in the scope of their work activity.
• The employer is responsible for the training of personnel, caring for, inspecting, maintaining and
operating hydraulic press production systems to ensure their competence.
• The employer is responsible to provide and ensure that point-of-operation safeguarding is used, checked,
maintained and where applicable, adjusted on every production operation performed on a press
production system.
A complete and current copy of the ANSI B11.2 standard can be obtained by contacting the following:
25H Press

SAFEGUARDING THE POINT OF OPERATION

ANSI B11.2 – Hydraulic Power Presses
Safety Requirements for Construction, Care and Use
American National Standards Institute
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