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Proactive Safety Approaches For Safer Manufacturing
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Being proactive with safety means that you catch potential problems before any accident or injury happens. Safety in the manufacturing industry is important, and a safe facility is more productive and profitable. Incorporate these proactive safety approaches to keep your manufacturing plant running smoothly.
Regular maintenance
Equipment failures impact your manufacturing facility in several ways. First, you immediately lose production time and then have to divert personnel from assigned work to repair the failed equipment. Failures can also lead to accidents. When you are already under pressure to meet a manufacturing schedule, shortcuts may be taken to get the equipment back up and running.
These shortcuts may result in continued breakdowns or injuries to maintenance or production personnel. For example, say a cable was showing signs of wear, but it was not replaced when the damaged was noticed. During a production rush, the cable broke. In order to make a quick repair, someone simply wrapped the cable with electrical tape.
Regular inspections
Inspections or safety walks should be done on a daily basis, at different times during the work shift. A responsible individual should be assigned to observe procedures and make notes. When a potential safety issues is noticed, it must be addressed right away. If the solution requires extensive changes, all affected personnel must be notified.
With the number of changes in manufacturing technology, daily inspections are needed. When new equipment is in use, problems may not appear immediately. Mandatory safety and operator training, before any work is performed, is the only way for a true proactive approach.
Safety labeling of material and equipment
Labels are required for hazardous equipment and materials. Taking the proactive approach means that all labels are in place before the equipment is turned on or the materials are placed on shelves. While the majority of your equipment will come with labels already attached, materials that you use may not be labeled as well as they should be.
When items are transferred to different containers, or stored on shelves without all the original packaging, make sure that safety information transfers with the item. Make sure that all material safety data sheets (MSDS) are filed immediately. Leaving this work for a later time is not proactive and often fails. OSHA has updated label standards, which must be met by June 1, 2015. Be proactive and meet the standards now.
Safety is every employee’s job
All staff members must be empowered to report hazards without fear of reprisal. They must be empowered to take proper measures within their capacity or alert an individual who can correct the situation.
For example, if water is spilled on the floor, it must either be mopped up or marked immediately. In the event of an unknown spill, the employee must mark the area and contact the personnel with the capability for cleanup.
The differences between reactive and proactive safety include rewarding reporting and compliance, not the number of days without an accident. Safety training programs must be presented as a core concept and not a punishment. The more proactive steps you take for your manufacturing facility, the less time you will spend trying to repair the damage caused by accidents.
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Computer Workstation Safety Machine Guard Safety
Conflict Resolution in Industrial Facilities Materials Handling Safety
Conflict Resolution in the Office Office Safety
Crane Safety Rigging Safety
Driving Safety Safety Audits
Drug & Alcohol Abuse... For Employees Safety Housekeeping & Accident Prevention
Drug & Alcohol Abuse... For Mangers Safety Orientation
Electrical Safety Safety Showers & Eye Washes
Industrial Ergonomics Preventing Sexual Harassment... For Employees
Office Ergonomics Preventing Sexual Harassment... For Managers
Eye Safety Handling a Sexual Harassment Investigation
Industrial Fire Prevention Slips, Trips & Falls
Fire Prevention in the Office Welding Safety
Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities Winter Safety
Using Fire Extinguishers Workplace Harassment in Industrial Facilities
First Aid Workplace Harassment in the Office
Fitness & Wellness Workplace Stress
Hand & Power Tool Safety Workplace Violence
Hand, Wrist & Finger Safety
A Guide to Workplace Hazards in Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is a large but diverse part of the employment sector. While the industry is responsible for creating parts, products, and tools that we need to live, there can be many workplace hazards in manufacturing businesses. Employees are required to work production lines and often operate heavy machinery. Some of the most common workplace hazards in manufacturing include: • The use of heavy machinery or hand tools • Chemicals • Lifting or pushing heavy items • Falling or slipping on greasy or wet floors • Noise from loud machines Businesses that practice safety skills and have proper training programs can avoid workplace accidents. Production managers should make use of training programs offered by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). This program was created in the 1970s to help prevent workplace injuries, sicknesses and death. They have standards that every manufacturing plant must follow to avoid such events. OSHA has different safety programs that apply to various sectors of the manufacturing industry. There are specific programs for the construction industry while there are others for manufacturing. Industries that have to handle chemicals can learn from the HAZWOPER standard (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Every type of manufacturing plant with employees involved in the production lines should present safety programs to its workers to avoid accidents. Although safety programs may be installed, accidents will happen from time to time. Some of the reasons that employees get hurt: • Inadequate supervision • Lack of training programs • Inexperienced employees • Improper use of machines • Employees rushing to meet production quotas • Employees uninformed about their rights If more businesses in the manufacturing industry take time to implement proper training and safety productions, accidents can happen less often. Employees also need to understand how to use those safety skills so that they can avoid hazards that lead to workplace injury. Manufacturing plants should not only have signs reminding employees of the dangers of their jobs, but they should warn employees about them each day. Managers should take the time to do strength and limbering exercises with their line workers to avoid muscle strain. At least a few times a month, managers should also review safety procedures and expectations to keep information fresh in employees’ minds. Additionally, each section of the manufacturing plant should identify threats that are common to their job as a weekly review. When employees are informed, they can understand how to use safety skills to avoid getting hurt on the job. If employees understand how to correctly use the tools and machinery required to complete the job, they can turn out more products safely and successfully. Accidents may also happen at a workplace when employees become bored with their job. Spirits should be kept high and managers should set goals for workers to achieve. Managers can make it a contest and award small bonuses when goals are met. This keeps the workplace high with energy and boosts employees’ mood. If the job becomes too mundane for a line worker, they may stop watching out for possible safety hazards. As long as employees are informed about workplace hazards and they review details often, accidents can happen less. Keep up the morale of workers to make them feel like they are working toward something positive. When employees are eager to meet their goals and are educated about their job, a manufacturing plant can prove to be more successful. *For Spanish versions, please immediately reply to your email receipt after checkout with instructions to send Spanish version, or call in your order Toll Free at 888-228-6694.
Regular maintenance
Equipment failures impact your manufacturing facility in several ways. First, you immediately lose production time and then have to divert personnel from assigned work to repair the failed equipment. Failures can also lead to accidents. When you are already under pressure to meet a manufacturing schedule, shortcuts may be taken to get the equipment back up and running.
These shortcuts may result in continued breakdowns or injuries to maintenance or production personnel. For example, say a cable was showing signs of wear, but it was not replaced when the damaged was noticed. During a production rush, the cable broke. In order to make a quick repair, someone simply wrapped the cable with electrical tape.
Regular inspections
Inspections or safety walks should be done on a daily basis, at different times during the work shift. A responsible individual should be assigned to observe procedures and make notes. When a potential safety issues is noticed, it must be addressed right away. If the solution requires extensive changes, all affected personnel must be notified.
With the number of changes in manufacturing technology, daily inspections are needed. When new equipment is in use, problems may not appear immediately. Mandatory safety and operator training, before any work is performed, is the only way for a true proactive approach.
Safety labeling of material and equipment
Labels are required for hazardous equipment and materials. Taking the proactive approach means that all labels are in place before the equipment is turned on or the materials are placed on shelves. While the majority of your equipment will come with labels already attached, materials that you use may not be labeled as well as they should be.
When items are transferred to different containers, or stored on shelves without all the original packaging, make sure that safety information transfers with the item. Make sure that all material safety data sheets (MSDS) are filed immediately. Leaving this work for a later time is not proactive and often fails. OSHA has updated label standards, which must be met by June 1, 2015. Be proactive and meet the standards now.
Safety is every employee’s job
All staff members must be empowered to report hazards without fear of reprisal. They must be empowered to take proper measures within their capacity or alert an individual who can correct the situation.
For example, if water is spilled on the floor, it must either be mopped up or marked immediately. In the event of an unknown spill, the employee must mark the area and contact the personnel with the capability for cleanup.
The differences between reactive and proactive safety include rewarding reporting and compliance, not the number of days without an accident. Safety training programs must be presented as a core concept and not a punishment. The more proactive steps you take for your manufacturing facility, the less time you will spend trying to repair the damage caused by accidents.
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Accident Investigation Hazardous Materials Labels
ANSI MSDS Dealing with Hazardous Spills
Back Safety Heat Stress
Compressed Gas Cylinders Ladder Safety
Computer Workstation Safety Machine Guard Safety
Conflict Resolution in Industrial Facilities Materials Handling Safety
Conflict Resolution in the Office Office Safety
Crane Safety Rigging Safety
Driving Safety Safety Audits
Drug & Alcohol Abuse... For Employees Safety Housekeeping & Accident Prevention
Drug & Alcohol Abuse... For Mangers Safety Orientation
Electrical Safety Safety Showers & Eye Washes
Industrial Ergonomics Preventing Sexual Harassment... For Employees
Office Ergonomics Preventing Sexual Harassment... For Managers
Eye Safety Handling a Sexual Harassment Investigation
Industrial Fire Prevention Slips, Trips & Falls
Fire Prevention in the Office Welding Safety
Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities Winter Safety
Using Fire Extinguishers Workplace Harassment in Industrial Facilities
First Aid Workplace Harassment in the Office
Fitness & Wellness Workplace Stress
Hand & Power Tool Safety Workplace Violence
Hand, Wrist & Finger Safety
A Guide to Workplace Hazards in Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is a large but diverse part of the employment sector. While the industry is responsible for creating parts, products, and tools that we need to live, there can be many workplace hazards in manufacturing businesses. Employees are required to work production lines and often operate heavy machinery. Some of the most common workplace hazards in manufacturing include: • The use of heavy machinery or hand tools • Chemicals • Lifting or pushing heavy items • Falling or slipping on greasy or wet floors • Noise from loud machines Businesses that practice safety skills and have proper training programs can avoid workplace accidents. Production managers should make use of training programs offered by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). This program was created in the 1970s to help prevent workplace injuries, sicknesses and death. They have standards that every manufacturing plant must follow to avoid such events. OSHA has different safety programs that apply to various sectors of the manufacturing industry. There are specific programs for the construction industry while there are others for manufacturing. Industries that have to handle chemicals can learn from the HAZWOPER standard (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Every type of manufacturing plant with employees involved in the production lines should present safety programs to its workers to avoid accidents. Although safety programs may be installed, accidents will happen from time to time. Some of the reasons that employees get hurt: • Inadequate supervision • Lack of training programs • Inexperienced employees • Improper use of machines • Employees rushing to meet production quotas • Employees uninformed about their rights If more businesses in the manufacturing industry take time to implement proper training and safety productions, accidents can happen less often. Employees also need to understand how to use those safety skills so that they can avoid hazards that lead to workplace injury. Manufacturing plants should not only have signs reminding employees of the dangers of their jobs, but they should warn employees about them each day. Managers should take the time to do strength and limbering exercises with their line workers to avoid muscle strain. At least a few times a month, managers should also review safety procedures and expectations to keep information fresh in employees’ minds. Additionally, each section of the manufacturing plant should identify threats that are common to their job as a weekly review. When employees are informed, they can understand how to use safety skills to avoid getting hurt on the job. If employees understand how to correctly use the tools and machinery required to complete the job, they can turn out more products safely and successfully. Accidents may also happen at a workplace when employees become bored with their job. Spirits should be kept high and managers should set goals for workers to achieve. Managers can make it a contest and award small bonuses when goals are met. This keeps the workplace high with energy and boosts employees’ mood. If the job becomes too mundane for a line worker, they may stop watching out for possible safety hazards. As long as employees are informed about workplace hazards and they review details often, accidents can happen less. Keep up the morale of workers to make them feel like they are working toward something positive. When employees are eager to meet their goals and are educated about their job, a manufacturing plant can prove to be more successful. *For Spanish versions, please immediately reply to your email receipt after checkout with instructions to send Spanish version, or call in your order Toll Free at 888-228-6694.
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