Safety Guidelines for Operating a Brick Making Machine

Safety Guidelines for Operating a Brick Making Machine

Operating a brick making machine is a core part of brick factory production and also where safety risks are concentrated. Strictly adhering to safety guidelines is the bottom line for protecting the life and health of operators, ensuring the integrity of equipment, and maintaining normal production order. The following guidelines must be memorized and strictly followed by every operator before starting work.

I. Personal Protective Equipment: The First Line of Defense

Before entering the production area, you must correctly wear complete personal protective equipment (PPE):

Safety Helmet: Wear at all times to prevent head injury from falling objects or moving parts.

Non-slip Safety Shoes: Prevent slipping and protect toes from being hit by heavy objects.

Abrasion-resistant Gloves: Protect hands when handling molds, cleaning raw materials, or handling rough parts.

Work Clothes: Should fit snugly and securely. Loose clothing or clothing with ribbons is strictly prohibited to prevent entanglement in rotating parts. Long hair must be tucked into the safety helmet.

Safety Glasses/Face Shield: Wear when cleaning equipment, inspecting molds, or when there is a risk of splashing.

II. Pre-operation Inspection: Confirming the "Health" Status of Equipment and Environment Before each startup, the following checks must be completed to prevent equipment from operating with defects:

Cleanliness and Visual Inspection: Clean the equipment surface and surrounding area of debris, oil stains, and loose materials. Check critical components such as molds, vibrating tables, and mixing devices for foreign objects or residue.

Fastener Inspection: Use tools to check that all critical connecting bolts on the main unit, motor, molds, etc., are tight, especially in areas subject to vibration.

Safety Device Inspection: Confirm that all protective covers and safety nets are intact and properly installed. Test the emergency stop button's function to ensure it is sensitive and effective.

Lubrication and No-Load Trial Run: Lubricate the lubrication points as needed. Then start the equipment under no-load and run it for 1-2 minutes, listening for any abnormal noises and observing whether the operation is smooth.

III. Core Prohibitions and Standards During Operation

These are the core of safe operation and must not be violated under any circumstances:

When the machine is running, no part of the body may enter the danger zone:

It is absolutely forbidden to put hands, head, or tools into the mold or between moving parts for cleaning, adjustment, or removal while the mold is closing, the pressure head is pressing down, the vibrating table is working, or the pusher mechanism is running.

If it is necessary to handle abnormalities such as material jamming inside the mold, the emergency stop must be pressed first, the machine must be completely stopped, and the energy must be confirmed to have been released before proceeding.

It is strictly forbidden to take risks or simplify operating procedures:

It is forbidden to skip safety interlock devices or remove protective covers to operate the machine.

It is forbidden to cross the conveyor belt or pass items over moving parts while the equipment is running.

It is strictly forbidden to inspect the equipment without stopping it if abnormalities occur (such as unusual noises, oil leaks, or smoke).

Cooperative work and unified command:

When two or more people are required to cooperate (such as installing large molds or troubleshooting), one person must be designated to give unified command, with clear signals, and others must strictly follow instructions.

IV. Shutdown and Maintenance Procedures

Standardized Shutdown: After production is completed, the machine should be shut down according to procedures, and the main power supply should be turned off.

Maintenance and Upkeep Must Be Done with Power Off: All cleaning, maintenance, adjustment, and repair work must be carried out only after the equipment is completely powered off, energy is isolated (e.g., hydraulic pressure is released), and a "Do Not Power On" warning sign is displayed.

Clean Up After Work: Clean up tools and the work area, keeping the work area clean and passageways unobstructed.

Summary: Safety is a habit, not a burden. Every safety rule is written with lessons learned in blood. Operating a brick-making machine requires constant respect and internalizing "safety first" as an instinct. Managers have a responsibility to provide rigorous training and supervision, and every operator should be primarily responsible for their own safety. Remember: One careless violation can lead to irreparable lifelong regret. Only when everyone follows the rules can we ensure everyone goes to work happily and returns home safely.