Can I clear a jam while the conveyor is running?

No. Cleaning and clearing need lockout and tagout first, per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and your site's procedure. Check the current rule. Stop the conveyor, lock it out and verify it's de-energized before you put hands near it.

How often should a conveyor be inspected?

Set it per the maker's manual and your procedure. Many sites do a quick operator check each shift and a closer maintenance check on a schedule. Heavy use or a harsh area may call for more.

What should I do if a guard or e-stop fails?

Stop the conveyor if you can do so safely, tag it out of service and tell your supervisor. Don't run it with a missing guard or an e-stop that doesn't work. It returns to service after repair and a check.

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A conveyor inspection checklist you can print today.

Walk the conveyor and look, listen and smell, but lock out and tag out before any cleaning or clearing, per your site's procedure. Print the sheet or save it as a PDF.

Also calledConveyor belt inspection, Conveyor safety checklist, Conveyor walkdown form, Belt conveyor daily check

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Conveyor checklist

Date

Time

Area or line

Conveyor number

Inspector name

Guards and stops

PassFailN/A

Guards are in place, secure and undamaged
Emergency stops are easy to reach and work
Pull cords run the full length and work
Warning labels and signs are in place and readable
Lockout points are marked and easy to find

Belt and rollers

PassFailN/A

Belt tracks straight and doesn't rub the frame
Belt has no tears, frayed edges or bad splices
Rollers turn freely, with none seized or missing
Pulleys, chains and drives show no damage
No material buildup on or under the belt

Pinch points and area

PassFailN/A

Pinch points at the head, tail and transfers are guarded
Walkways and crossovers are clear
Area around the conveyor is clear of people and clutter
No loose clothing, tools or gear on the frame

Sounds and smells

PassFailN/A

No unusual noise, such as grinding, squealing or knocking
No burning or hot smell

Defects found and action taken

Taken out of service? Yes NoReported to

Inspector signature

Date

Supervisor review

Date

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How to use it

Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Step 1
Look from a safe distance
Inspect a running conveyor from where you can see it without touching it. Never reach in, even to clear a small jam.
Step 2
Lock out before you touch
Stop, lock out and tag out before any cleaning, clearing or repair, per your site's procedure.
Step 3
Report what you hear and smell
A new noise or a hot smell is a finding. Write it down and tell the lead before it turns into a breakdown.

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

Run this check on a phone, with a photo on any failed step, no signal needed. A failed step opens a repair and the record is kept for you.

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Common questions

Can I clear a jam while the conveyor is running?: No. Cleaning and clearing need lockout and tagout first, per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and your site's procedure. Check the current rule. Stop the conveyor, lock it out and verify it's de-energized before you put hands near it.
How often should a conveyor be inspected?: Set it per the maker's manual and your procedure. Many sites do a quick operator check each shift and a closer maintenance check on a schedule. Heavy use or a harsh area may call for more.
What should I do if a guard or e-stop fails?: Stop the conveyor if you can do so safely, tag it out of service and tell your supervisor. Don't run it with a missing guard or an e-stop that doesn't work. It returns to service after repair and a check.

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A conveyor inspection checklist you can print today.

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Guards and stops

Belt and rollers

Pinch points and area

Sounds and smells

Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Look from a safe distance

Lock out before you touch

Report what you hear and smell

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

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Common questions

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