Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXXXIII - Bulletin 1674 - Safety Manual for Career and Technical Education Programs
Chapter 25 - Mechanical Hazards Worksheet
Subchapter B - Hazard Identification
Section CXXXIII-2515 - Mechanical Power-Transmission Devices

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Is all power-transmission equipment inspected every 60 days or less and kept in good working condition at all times?

Y N N/A

2. Are hangers inspected to make certain that all supporting bolts and screws are tight and that supports of hanger boxes are adjusted properly?

Y N N/A

3. Is machinery oiled wherever possible when not in motion?

Y N N/A

4. Do regular oilers wear tight fitting clothing?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. When exposed to contact, are flywheels guarded by an enclosure, guard rail, or toeboard?

Y N N/A

2. Are crank and connecting rods guarded when exposed to contact?

Y N N/A

3. Are tail rods or extension piston rods guarded?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Is each continuous line of shafting secured against excessive end movement?

Y N N/A

2. Are inclined and vertical shafts (particularly inclined idler shafts) securely held in position against end-wise thrust?

Y N N/A

3. For horizontal shafting 7 feet or less above the floor or working platform, are all exposed parts protected by:

a. a stationary casing completely enclosing the shafting; or

b. a trough enclosing the side and top, or sides and bottom of the shafting (as the location requires)?

Y N N/A

4. Is shafting under bench machinery enclosed by:

a. stationary casing; or

b. a trough at sides and top, or sides and bottom (as the location requires)?

Note: The sides of the trough shall come within at least 6 inches of the underside of the table, or within 6 inches of the floor if shafting is near the floor. In every case, the sides of the trough shall extend at least 2 inches beyond the shafting or protuberance.

Y N N/A

5. Is vertical or inclined shafting that is 7 feet or less from the floor or working platform (except maintenance runways) enclosed with a stationary casing?

Y N N/A

6. Do projecting shaft ends have a smooth edge and end?

Y N N/A

7. Are shaft ends that project more than one-half of the diameter of the shaft guarded by non-rotating caps or safety sleeves?

Y N N/A

8. Are unused keyways filled up or covered?

Y N N/A

9. Is shafting kept in alignment and free from rust and excess oil or grease?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are pulleys 7 feet or less from the floor guarded?

Y N N/A

2. Are pulleys with cracks or pieces broken out of the rims taken out of service?

Y N N/A

3. Are pulleys kept in proper alignment to prevent belts from running off?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are horizontal belts 7 feet or less from the floor level guarded?

Y N N/A

2. Are belts, lacings, and fasteners inspected and maintained in good repair?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are all gears fully guarded?

Y N N/A

2. Are all sprocket wheels and chains that are less than 7 feet above the floor or platform fully guarded?

Y N N/A

3. Are openings with hinged or sliding self-closing covers provided when frequent oiling must be done on gears, sprockets, and chains?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are all projecting keys, set-screws, and other projections in revolving parts guarded by metal covers or made flush?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are shaft couplings constructed so they do not present hazards from bolts, nuts, set-screws, or revolving surfaces?

Note: Bolts, nuts, and set-screws are permitted if covered with safety sleeves.

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are all drip cups and pans securely fastened?

Y N N/A

2. Are bearings kept in alignment and properly adjusted?

Y N N/A

Circle the Appropriate Answer

1. Are all metal guards free from burrs and sharp edges?

Y N N/A

2. Are all metal guards securely fastened to the floor or to frame of the machine?

Y N N/A

3. Are all guards rigidly braced every 3 feet or fractional part of their height to a fixed part of machinery or building structure?

Y N N/A