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26 PalletCentral • July-August 2019 palletcentral.com guards, except for the portion of the sander's drum above the table. The guard can consist of a protective cover at the rear side of the wheel and a hinged cover around the wheel periphery [29 CFR 1910.213(p)(2)] and [29 CFR 1910.213(p)(3)]. Enclose power transmission pulleys with a fixed guard [29 CFR 1910.219]. Replace torn, frayed, or excessively worn belts or drums. A worn-out belt, disk, or drum can cause massive heat buildup, which can cause the belt, disk, or drum to tear or break and pelt the surrounding area with projected bits. Fire Safety & Good Housekeeping Preventing the buildup of dust is one of the key means for controlling fire and explosion hazards. Therefore, proper exhaust ventilation and good housekeeping are critical. Dust collection is best accomplished at the source-at the point of operation of the equipment, if feasible. For many pieces of equipment, well-designed ducts and vacuum hoods can collect most of the dust generated before it even reaches the operator. Good housekeeping extends to periodic hand cleaning of your entire facility, as some dust will escape from even the best exhaust system and will eventually accumulate in other out-of-the- way spots. Also, it is extremely important to inspect and clean your exhaust ventilation system on a regular basis to maintain maximum efficiency. You must also: • Ensure the proper use and storage of flammable materials, such as paints, finishes, adhesives, and solvents. • Train employees to recognize, avoid, and correct potentially hazardous conditions and behaviors. • Control ignition sources. This involves using electrical systems rated for the projected use and protected by appropriate circuit breakers, grounding all equipment prone to accumulating static electrical charges, grounding entire buildings against the possibility of lightning strikes, and controlling and banning smoking in and around the workplace. Sign-up for OSHA's free online newsletter, OSHA's Quick Takes, for the latest news about enforcement actions, rulemaking, outreach activities, compliance assistance, training and educational resources, all delivered directly to your mailbox. Visit www.osha.gov. INDUSTRY