Did you guard your machine today?
Article Abstract:
Companies are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide workers with machine safeguards. Different machines need different safeguards due to the varying risks they pose. Safeguards come in two types, namely, barrier safeguards which prevent access to hazards and devices which can control operator access or stop machinery. Steps for selecting safeguards and ways some companies minimize hazards are discussed.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
A surefooted approach prevents slips, trips and falls
Article Abstract:
The incidence of slips, trips and falls are the most common causes of injuries on the job. The most popular products that reduce the risk of such incidents include slip-resistant floors, mats and footwear. Managers should likewise stress and implement safety measures. Additional tips for the prevention of slips, trips and falls include investigation of related incidents and implementation of environmental controls.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Be afraid? Beryllium risks come under question
Article Abstract:
Chronic beryllium disease is considered in terms of the variety of industry where workers are exposed to beryllium.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: The use of saline solution as a contrast medium in suspected diaphragmatic hernia and renal agenesis. Normal development of human fetal hematopoiesis between eight and seventeen weeks' gestation
- Abstracts: On the shoulders of giants. Chiropractic: the theory, benefit and application for athletes. The hows and whys of back pain
- Abstracts: Summit examines challenges facing American workforce. Proper controls can prevent hand-arm vibration syndrome
- Abstracts: Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. Osteoporsis: Prevention and treatment. Osteoporosis
- Abstracts: Expanding statin use to help more at-risk patients is causing financial heartburn. US Military Medicine Moves to Meet Current Challenge. (Medical News & Perspectives)