Conveyor Operator how-to

How to Use a Conveyor Pull Cord

Pull cords stop belts fast.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Pull cords stop belts fast. In short: know; pull; confirm, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Know where cords run.

  2. Pull firmly.

  3. Confirm the stop.

  4. Report why.

  5. Fix the issue.

  6. Reset.

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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