Entrapment Rescue - Power Presses

Overview:

Power press training / entrapment rescue: Will provide a clear understanding of the component parts of both mechanical and hydraulic power presses necessary to make competent entrapment rescue decisions through theory and practical training.
To provide a guideline for developing entrapment rescue procedures for individual presses

Program Content:

Legal requirements and the CSA standard (Z142-2)

A clear understanding of component parts of various power presses
How the different power presses function
Reducing the risk of entrapment through guarding and lockout
Discussion of who is needed on the rescue team
Necessary rescue equipment and the rescue storage box
Overriding guards and controls that may delay a rescue
Proper use of the air counterbalance system during rescue
Importance of blocking the danger area and ram drifting on hydraulic presses
Proper use of jacks
Determining crankshaft position and direction of the flywheel and gears
First aid requirements
Sample entrapment rescue procedures for hydraulic and mechanical presses
Requirements for notification and disturbance of the accident scene
Actual simulation of an entrapment on the shop floor.

Suggested Participants:

Press operators, millwrights, electricians, first aiders, die setters, supervisors, group leaders, and health safety committee members.

Course Duration:

One day (maximum group size is 20)

Where do we train for entrapment rescue?

Our trainers will train anywhere in North America, we are proud to be serving our surrounding areas, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Toronto, London, Kitchener, St. Catherines & Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo New York, Jersey, Pennsylvania and Detroit Michigan U.S.

If you would like further information regarding our train the trainer programs or press operator lockout training. Please give us a call, we'd be happy to assist you with all your safety needs.