Industrial workplaces rely heavily on powerful machinery to increase productivity and efficiency. However, operating powerful equipment comes with safety risks that can lead to severe injuries and even fatalities if proper precautions are not taken. This article provides an in-depth look at critical machine guard safety information extracted from an online workplace safety training course. … Read more
Fatal Electrocution at Alabama Paper Mill: A Tale of Willful Safety Violations and a Life Lost Hello, folks. Today, I’d like to share a sobering tale with you – a story of a workplace where safety took a back seat and a life was tragically lost. In Maplesville, Alabama, a 36-year-old worker at South Coast … Read more
One of the most powerful and awe-inspiring machines you might encounter in your line of work—the mighty wood chipper. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty, let me paint you a picture. Picture a machine with a voracious appetite, capable of gobbling up tree limbs, branches, and trunks and turning them into tiny wood chips … Read more
The objective of this article is threefold: To raise awareness of the pinch point hazard associated with certain semiautomatic shirt pressing “cabinet presses”; To encourage all laundry employers who utilize shirt pressing “cabinet presses” to examine their equipment for the presence of such a pinch point hazard; and To offer information to employers that will … Read more
Let’s talk about amputations – some of the most severe and life-altering workplace injuries out there. These incidents can happen in various situations and involve all sorts of equipment. In 2018, work-related amputations accounted for 6,200 cases requiring days away from work, making up about 0.5% of all such cases. Though infrequent, these injuries led … Read more
Introduction Today we’re talking about keeping your digits safe while using some serious kitchen gadgets – food slicers and meat grinders. These bad boys can be found in grocery stores, restaurants, and delis, and let me tell you, they can cause some nasty cuts and even amputations if you’re not careful. So, let’s dive into … Read more
PLOVER, WI – A 20-year-old seasonal worker at a Del Monte Foods cannery in Plover, Wisconsin, experienced a life-altering injury when they suffered a partial amputation of their finger. The incident occurred while trying to unjam an unguarded palletizer machine, prompting a federal workplace safety investigation. Upon receiving the employer’s report of the amputation injury, … Read more
When it comes to bandsaws, proper machine guarding is essential to preventing accidents and injuries. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of machine guarding for bandsaws, and the different types of guards available to protect operators and other employees. Band saws are widely used in manufacturing, woodworking, and metalworking industries, but their operation can … Read more
Machine guarding is an essential aspect of safety when it comes to operating heavy machinery. However, despite its importance, a significant number of accidents occur each year due to improper machine guarding or lack of proper configuration. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), lack of proper machine guarding is one of the … Read more
Introduction The hum of the machinery, a symphony of gears grinding against one another, an orchestra of metal and oil. But amidst the beauty of industry, there is a danger lurking. A threat to the men and women who make their livelihood among the whirring cogs and spinning wheels. And thus, we have machine guarding. … Read more
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