Don’t Join the Electrical Circuit
If you have to rescue someone who is receiving an electric shock, be careful or you might end up becoming a shock victim yourself.
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout Off-the-Job
The practice of using a lock and tag to isolate power from a piece of manufacturing equipment is not uncommon at work, but you may not realize that more injuries from failure of locking out happen at home and they can be prevented.
Machinery in Motion GalleryMachinery in Motion
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Machinery in Motion
In this Safety Talk, we’ll discuss what happens during a caught-between incident, how to avoid hazardous situations when working with machinery, and provide some tips on how to work around machinery without getting hurt.
Plug into PPE for Electrical Work
On average more than 150 workers in North America are killed every year from electric shock, burns, and other effects caused by dangerous exposure to electricity. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE).
Keep your Guard Up around Machines GalleryKeep your Guard Up around Machines
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Keep your Guard Up around Machines
Exposure to unguarded or improperly guarded machines causes over 1000 deaths and 20,000 serious cuts, crushing injuries, scalpings and amputations every year
Protecting Against Electrical Hazards
Thousands of non-disabling and disabling injuries occur annually from work with electricity and on average one person dies every day from an electrical incident on the job.
Stay Alert to Stay Alive GalleryStay Alert to Stay Alive
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Stay Alert to Stay Alive
Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.
Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety GalleryLockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety
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Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety
Meanwhile, Bill the operator returned from his break. He did not see John and there was no indication the machine was under repair. Assuming his machine was ready to run, Bill started it. He had
Don’t Press Your Luck with Power Presses
What's at Stake? Do you think it's a good idea [...]
Lock Out Hazardous Energy
You must take steps to prevent equipment from becoming energized while it is being worked on. The energy can be pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical or thermal. There can be other sources as well —
Guards Keep You From Danger GalleryGuards Keep You From Danger
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Guards Keep You From Danger
A sawmill worker suffered multiple fractures to his right arm when it became caught in an edger outfeed chain and sprocket. For unknown reasons, he had lifted the guard to check the drive mechanism.
How to Avoid Workplace Electrocution
Many victims of workplace electrocution are the people who maintain electrical equipment. Here are some reminders for staying safe while making this equipment safe.
Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement GalleryBumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement
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Bumble Bee Foods to Pay California’s Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement
Largest-Ever Workplace Violations Settlement The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s [...]
Car Parts Manufacturer Fined $80,000 for Lockout Violation
A worker for an auto parts manufacturer was performing maintenance [...]
Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties GalleryBakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties
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Bakery Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations and Issued $104,000 in Proposed Penalties
OSHA conducted an inspection of a bakery after receiving a [...]
Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations GalleryBrewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
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Brewery Cited for 10 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
OSHA launched an investigation after an employee died and two [...]
Aluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation GalleryAluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation
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Aluminum Company Issued 17 Serious Safety Violation
OSHA conducted an inspection in October 2010 and cited the [...]
Six Facts on Electrocution GallerySix Facts on Electrocution
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Six Facts on Electrocution
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Six Facts on Burns
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Train the Trainer: Lockout Tagout
The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) Standard is a frequent source of [...]
Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist GalleryMachinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist
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Machinery and Equipment Troubleshooting Policy Checklist
Working with machinery and equipment is always hazardous. But workers [...]
Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Bring Citations Carrying Proposed Penalties of $120,000 for a Milwaukee Manufacturer GalleryAlleged Repeat and Serious Violations Bring Citations Carrying Proposed Penalties of $120,000 for a Milwaukee Manufacturer
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Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Bring Citations Carrying Proposed Penalties of $120,000 for a Milwaukee Manufacturer
OSHA conducted an inspection at a west Milwaukee plant in [...]
Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines GalleryAllegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines
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Allegations of One Willful, 31 Serious Violations Bring $192,350 in Proposed Fines
The willful violation alleges failure to enforce lockout/tagout procedures to [...]
- Word Search – Machine Safety Gallery
Word Search – Machine Safety
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Word Search – Machine Safety
The topic of this word search is machine safety. See if you can find all the words listed within the puzzle. While you are searching, think about the words. They describe some of the actions and hazards of typical workplace machinery. You will also find words describing machine guards and other safety features.
Drive Shaft Strikes Operator
A worker on a portable sawmill was killed when he was hit in the head by an unguarded drive shaft that had been displaced by the impact of heavy equipment working in the area. A
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