Conveyor Operator how-to

How to Clear a Conveyor Jam Safely

Conveyor jams cause amputations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Conveyor jams cause amputations. In short: stop; lock; verify, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Stop the conveyor.

  2. Lock out.

  3. Verify zero energy.

  4. Clear the jam.

  5. Replace guards.

  6. Restart.

Safety reminders for conveyor operators

  • Lock out before reaching in
  • Keep guards on
  • Know pull cords
  • Wear hearing protection

Belt tracking · Idler · Head pulley · Tail pulley · Pull cord · Carryback: see the full conveyor operator glossary.

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