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Power Presses Machine Guarding

MBIE combines the former New Zealand government ministries of Economic Development, Science and Innovation, and the Departments of Labour and Building and Housing. Its role is to support economic growth and prosperity through developing and delivering policy, services, advice and regulation. Improper use of power presses can cause serious injuries like amputations. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure machinery is safely guarded and that workers are properly trained in safe operating procedures. Power presses require fixed guards or interlocks to prevent access during operation due to risks of trapping or projectile injuries.

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Power Presses Machine Guarding

MBIE combines the former New Zealand government ministries of Economic Development, Science and Innovation, and the Departments of Labour and Building and Housing. Its role is to support economic growth and prosperity through developing and delivering policy, services, advice and regulation. Improper use of power presses can cause serious injuries like amputations. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure machinery is safely guarded and that workers are properly trained in safe operating procedures. Power presses require fixed guards or interlocks to prevent access during operation due to risks of trapping or projectile injuries.

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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

Hikina Whakatutuki Lifting to make successful


MBIE develops and delivers policy, services, advice MBIE combines the former Ministries of Economic
and regulation to support economic growth and Development, Science + Innovation, and the
the prosperity and wellbeing of New Zealanders. Departments of Labour and Building and Housing.

SAFE USE OF MACHINERY


POWER PRESSES MACHINE GUARDING
Improper use of mechanical power presses cause a large number of workplace amputations. Crushing
injuries and fractures to the fingers, hands and arms are also common injuries.

Power Presses are machines that shear, punch, form, or assemble metal or other material by means of
tools or dies attached to slides. Power presses can be mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic. In mechanical
power presses, tools and dies are mounted on a slide or ram, and move away from the stationary bed
containing the lower die. The upper and lower dies press together to punch, shear or form the work piece.

Employers have a legal responsibility under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 to provide a safe
working environment and this includes the safe use of machinery. Under Regulation 17 of the HSE Act’s 1995
Regulations, provision must be made for the safe cleaning, maintenance and repair of machinery.
This includes guarding, lockout mechanisms, and a training programme for safe work procedures.

■ Types of Power Presses Two-handed controls may be suitable as a backup safety


system, but cannot be used as a replacement for other
A full revolution (positive clutch) power press once
more effective guarding systems.
activated, cannot be stopped until it completes the
press cycle - lowering and raising of the slide or ram. ■ Mechanical power presses
Presence-sensing devices will not work on these
machines, and operators must be protected by fixed During operation, ensure that the interlock guard is
guards or mechanical interlock guards during the entire locked in a closed position without any gaps for access,
press operating cycle. and remains locked until the crankshaft has completed at
least one revolution and stopped.
A part revolution or the friction clutch power press
can be disengaged at any time before it completes the Provide an anti-free fall device, independent of the
down stroke, and can be guarded with presence-sensing normal cyclical working of the friction brake, on the press
devices. to prevent involuntary descent of the ram, and/or any
other slide due to over-run or fall-back of the crankshaft
■ Power Press Hazards or by gravity.
• Trapping by the tool and die;
• Trapping by other moving parts of the machinery;
• Projectile hazards from tool failure;
• Entanglement by rotating parts.

■ Hazard Controls
• Use of the closed tool method (enclosed tool);
• Fit with emergency stops;
• Adequate training and supervision of operators;
• Reduced force of the press;
Ensure the power press is suitably guarded to prevent
• Increased clearance to remove pinch point;
access. Fit the machine with an interlock safety device to
• Automated material handing or robots. ensure the machine stops when the guard is lifted.
DOL 11956.4 APR 13

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment takes no
responsibility for the results of any actions taken on the basis of this www.mbie.govt.nz 0800 20 90 20
information, or for any errors or omissions.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
Hikina Whakatutuki Lifting to make successful
MBIE develops and delivers policy, services, advice MBIE combines the former Ministries of Economic
and regulation to support economic growth and Development, Science + Innovation, and the
the prosperity and wellbeing of New Zealanders. Departments of Labour and Building and Housing.

■ Hydraulic presses • The machine can be started before the interlocked


guard is fully engaged.
Presence-sensing devices can only be used on hydraulic
power presses that are designed and constructed to • Interrupted feeding rhythm and operator’s hands are
meet the requirements of the relevant standards that placed in the danger area while riding the foot pedal.
are listed in this factsheet. • Mechanical failure of linkages, electrical control relay,
Provide mechanical back-up protection for an electrical and components.
interlock. If this is not practicable, use two independent • Using normally open switches that can be overridden
electrical circuits and monitor regularly. by the operator.
Anti-free fall devices to prevent ram free-fall should also • Ineffective lock-out/tag-out procedures during
be provided where this is a hazard. maintenance.

■ Maintenance and Servicing ■ Relevant standards –


Available at www.standards.com.au
• Power presses and their safety systems should be
inspected and checked daily. AS 4024.3001-2009 Safety of Machinery –Material
• Carry out regular maintenance as per the Forming and Shearing – Mechanical Power Presses
manufacturer’s instructions AS 4024.3002-2009 Safety of Machinery –Material
• Establish a safe die-setting procedure using an inch Forming and Shearing – Hydraulic Power Presses
or jog safety device together with lockout/tag out AS4024.2601-2008 Safety of Machinery-Design of
procedures.
Controls, Interlocks and Guarding-Two Hand Control
• Guards must be in place before testing the press’s Devices-Functional Aspects and Design Principles
automatic mode.
AS 1219 - -1994 Power Presses Safety requirements
• Use energy control precautions - safety blocks or
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
lock-out the disconnect switch. An inch or jog device
would like to acknowledge the Victorian WorkCover
will not provide protection for gravity fall of the
Authority (WorkSafe Victoria) for allowing the
slide/ram.
reproduction of their material in this Guidance Sheet.
■ Common Guarding Mistakes Further information can be obtained at
www.worksafe.vic.gov.au.
• Using a guard with excessive opening size.
• Two-hand controls that are mounted within the safety
distance of the press without any other guarding.

Excessive opening size in fixed frontal guard leading to Mechanical power press guarded with hinged interlock
accident. guard and anti-free fall device.

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responsibility for the results of any actions taken on the basis of this www.mbie.govt.nz 0800 20 90 20
information, or for any errors or omissions.

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