Machine guarding is one of the most effective ways to reduce machine-related injuries in the workplace. At the same time, guards are not permanent fixtures, as they need to be removed from time to time – typically during repair and maintenance …
California Worker Killed in Wind Machine Accident
A worker was tragically killed in a wind machine accident at a California citrus orchard in Tulare County. The deadly work accident happened at Wonderful Citrus northeast of Visalia on January 3, 2019. The victim has been identified as 53-year-old …
Consequences of Violating OSHA’s Machine Lockout/Tagout Rules
The National Emphasis Program (NEP) on amputations, instituted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), focuses on preventing accidents in the workplace that lead to amputation injuries.
Complying with OSHA’s Machine Lockout/Tagout Rules
Workers in an industrial setting have to regularly deal with a wide range of hazardous energy sources like mechanical, electrical, thermal, hydraulic, chemical, and pneumatic. Failure to properly control these energy sources can lead to serious or even fatal accidents.
The Focus On Safety Is Critical When Industrial Robots Are Used
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (OSHA), all manufacturers and employers must deploy appropriate safety measures to minimize the risk of harm to workers engaged in industrial robotic manufacturing.
Can Shift Work Endanger the Well-Being of Machine Workers?
Many machine industry employers in the US (and beyond) utilize the “shift work” system to offer 24×7 services. They employ workers in shifts: a 24-hour day is divided into multiple shifts so that each shift can be assigned to a …
Tips to Manage Machinery Noise Levels at The Workplace
Worker health protection in noisy machine work environments can be best achieved when the noise is controlled at the source itself. Here are some valuable tips for employers to reduce and control the noise levels to protect machine workers:
Misdirected PPE Program Could Make Workplace Unsafe
PPE or Personal Protective Equipment must be used scientifically to protect machine workers. If too much of PPE is used, particularly to protect workers against hazards that they are unlikely to encounter, it could have the opposite effect to make …
Best Practices to Ensure The Safety of Machine Operators
Employers and owners of mechanized plants, as well as the manufacturers of machinery and equipment, should follow organizational and technical best practices to ensure the safety of machine workers.
Types of Injuries in the Auto Body Shop Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 180,000 people in the US are employed in the glass repair and auto body industry. Each day these workers are exposed to various hazards, ranging from the risk of limb or digit …