FIELD REPORT
Safety when handling spools and parent reels
Due to the weight and overall size of parent rolls and spools, handling accidents can cause serious injury or death to personnel, and costly repairs to the spool or other equipment. However, handling accidents can be avoided if basic safety rules are followed.
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FIELD REPORT
Winder safety: Releasing from a nip
Lifting devices for releasing a person from the nip between the shipping roll and the winding drum include the lifting cushion, a hydraulic spreader and wedges. This article describes the use of the lifting cushion. Rescue personnel should test different types of rescue equipment ahead of time in order to determine the best possible equipment for each situation.
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FIELD REPORT
Calender safety
Modern calenders are designed to minimize risks. However, despite safety-conscious equipment designs, operators must still exercise extreme caution around paper machinery. The general calender safety recommendations listed here are not all inclusive, but can be used to reinforce a mill's safety program.
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