www.safetygoodwe.com Convey the Right Safety Information About Conveyors Employees should be familiar with these basic safety rules for working with and around conveyors: Keep conveyors clean at all times. Know the capacity of the conveyor system to prevent overloading. Inspect conveyors on a regular basis, and do not operate if they need repairs or are missing a guard. Never remove guards or other protective devices. Stop the conveyor immediately if a problem occurs. Know the sound of the warning buzzer indicating that a conveyor is starting up. Never wear loose clothing, wear long and loose hair, or wear dangling jewelry that could get caught in the conveyor system. Know the proper procedures in case of a jam and who is authorized to clear jams. Never try to fix a jam while the conveyor is operating, and never try to clear a jam unless trained and authorized to do so. Material handlers who use conveyors should also: Wear sturdy shoes. Wear a hard hat if there is ...