Canopy hoods provide ventilation and are used to remove gases and vapors emitted from decomposing plastic that may be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract if employees are exposed. [Photo description: Highlighted area includes a silver fume canopy above the thermoforming machine.] View close-up

This is the vacuum pump. [Photo description: The highlighted area includes a gray metal area located underneath the intake area.] View close-up

This is the motor controller. [Photo description: Highlighted area includes metal parts attached to the left side of the unwind stand.] View close-up

This is a guarded in-running nip end feed roller. Rolls of plastic sheet that have been loaded on the roll stand are threaded by the worker to the machine through end feed rollers. End feed rollers are guarded or opened to avoid a wide range of injuries that occur from hazards created by the movement of machine parts and/or roll stock. [Photo description: Highlighted area includes a long narrow opening near the front of the machine.] View close-up