Serious troubles or accidents may occur in conveyor belt operation, such as:
- Material drop: Material falls off the belt due to improper loading or worn edges.
- Fire accidents: These can occur due to heat from friction or electrical failures, and are especially dangerous when dealing with flammable materials.
- Conveyor belt rip accidents: Wrong obstacles trasported with material may stick into the belt and tear it.
- Belt cut break accidents: Belt breaks due to excessive tension or the inclusion of foreign objects.
- Blocking chute: Chute gets clogged due to improper material input or poor design.
- Human injury: Workers are injured by being caught or pinched in rotating parts
To prevent these problems, regular inspections, installation of appropriate safety devices, and safety training for workers are essential. Other important measures include the introduction of emergency stop systems and the maintenance of fire prevention equipment.