Locking Disconects on

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Kids have been turning off disconects to everything... ex motors, service, ac, chillers, pole lights

Are you allowed to lock a disconect in the on position? Is locking them on safe, what if someones shirt gets pulled into a motor and the disco is locked on, now what?

Please site the code
 
Jeff80 said:
Kids have been turning off disconects to everything... ex motors, service, ac, chillers, pole lights

Are you allowed to lock a disconect in the on position? Is locking them on safe, what if someones shirt gets pulled into a motor and the disco is locked on, now what?

Please site the code
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Yes you can, I will have to hunt for the reference on that one. Are those dang kids wearing the proper PPE?? :)
 
Jeff80 said:
.....Are you allowed to lock a disconect in the on position? Is locking them on safe, what if someones shirt gets pulled into a motor and the disco is locked on, now what?....
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You have open machinery accessible to the public? You've got a larger problem than hooliganism, then.

But if you mean someone may be working on the equipment without being able to open the disconnect, that's a different story. They should ask for a key to the lock before they start.

Disconnects are not usually for emergencies. That's what E-stops are for. Disconnects allow a person who will be working on the apperatus to shut off the power to allow them to get elbow-deep in the thing without fear of it turning on.



And welcome to the forum! :smile:
 
As pointed out by 480Sparky, disconnects are not Emergency stops or offs.

Roger
 
Minuteman said:
Fire Dept. has bolt cutters.
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They also usually have one of these:

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You could also try putting signs like this up:
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weressl said:
You mean diapers?:D

You local fire department may object to it.
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Why would the fire department object to diapers ? I know they may smell like it but I don't think they are hazardous. :grin:
 
zog said:
Yes you can, I will have to hunt for the reference on that one. Are those dang kids wearing the proper PPE?? :)
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Please hunt it down so I can take all the credit and look like the smart guy at work...Just kidding but the code would help

Nobody uses the correct ppe at my job, I wish I could tell you were I work
 
Jeff80 said:
Kids have been turning off disconects to everything... ex motors, service, ac, chillers, pole lights

Are you allowed to lock a disconect in the on position? Is locking them on safe, what if someones shirt gets pulled into a motor and the disco is locked on, now what?

Please site the code
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I could pm some pics of that. I hope you have a strong stomach tho. I dont think there would be time to react either way before disaster strikes on a large metal lathe.
 
quogueelectric said:
I could pm some pics of that. I hope you have a strong stomach tho. I dont think there would be time to react either way before disaster strikes on a large metal lathe.
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I saw one of a guy wrapped up in one of those floor-model Hobart dough mixers. Yikes.
 
mdshunk said:
I saw one of a guy wrapped up in one of those floor-model Hobart dough mixers. Yikes.
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"Is that thing turbo-charged?"

"Only on the floor model."

(My Cousin Vinny)
 
mdshunk said:
I saw one of a guy wrapped up in one of those floor-model Hobart dough mixers. Yikes.
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It sure convinced me not to go near any metal lathes. I have a newfound respect for them now. Poor guy didnt have a chance pulled him head first into the chuck didnt stop until it got to his short ribs.
 
I've had the distinct honor of being rather up-close and personal with a Muffin Monster. Sure wouldn't want to get caught in one of them! ;) Makes toothpicks out of 2x12 treated lumber.....
 
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Minuteman said:
Dude! :cool: ....
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Seriously... you don't want to get near one.

It comes with a control panel that has a jam sensor. We tried to jam it to test that function by sticking an 8' 2x12 treated into it. Slowed it down just a bit, but chewed it up pretty good and spit it out the other side. They make Tim Taylor's 2-stroke garbage disposal look like an egg beater.

I know where to go if I ever want to dispose of a body....
 
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