Machinery/Equipment

By the Numbers: Machine Guarding

Across North America, more than 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, abrasions, and over 800 deaths per year result from machines and equipment that were not properly guarded.

By the Numbers: Machine Guarding2020-01-07T07:01:48-08:00

Forklift Safety Video Loop

This video is the perfect way to introduce new employees to general occupational hazards to which they may be exposed and to re-train experienced workers. Program includes basic safety rules, electrical hazards, powered equipment and machinery, back injury prevention, fire protection and more.

Forklift Safety Video Loop2019-09-25T19:55:52-07:00

OSHA: Machine Guarding – Overview

Key Takeaways: - Understanding the hazards of working with mechanical [...]

OSHA: Machine Guarding – Overview2019-07-08T05:15:45-07:00

Machine Guarding – SPANISH

Key Takeaways: - Understanding the hazards of working with mechanical [...]

Machine Guarding – SPANISH2019-07-08T05:13:38-07:00

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Hand and Power Tools

Key Takeaways: - Learning the hazards associated with different types [...]

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Hand and Power Tools2019-07-08T05:13:12-07:00

The Basics of Forklift Safety

Machines have all but replaced muscle power in modern industrial society. Forklifts are a prime example. Forklifts are utilized just about everywhere material needs to be moved.

The Basics of Forklift Safety2018-11-01T11:47:25-07:00

Forklift Operator Training – (18 min.)

This program utilizes video shot on location as well as 3D animations to train new or experienced employees in the importance of safe operation and the responsibilities of professional lift truck operations, and the skills and techniques operators can use to help ensure workplace safety and incident prevention. Anyone required to operate forklifts must be trained in accordance with mandated standards. Training must include a wide variety of topics including engineering principles, forklift operating rules, equipment characteristics, differences between a forklift and a car, environmental hazards, operator maintenance, hazardous locations, surface operating conditions, site-specific operations, potential hazards, and other pertinent information. This video does just that and is a great training aid for training new operators or as refresher training for experienced operators.

Forklift Operator Training – (18 min.)2018-10-01T04:55:00-07:00

US Army Cited for Alleged Repeat, Serious Safety Violations

OSHA has issued citations for eight alleged serious safety violations [...]

US Army Cited for Alleged Repeat, Serious Safety Violations2018-03-15T08:57:20-07:00

Theme Park Cited for Alleged Multiple Serious and Repeat Violations Carrying Total Penalties of $117,700

An OSHA safety inspection resulted in citations for 34 serious [...]

Theme Park Cited for Alleged Multiple Serious and Repeat Violations Carrying Total Penalties of $117,7002018-03-10T00:55:49-08:00

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations

OSHA says an inspection revealed that employees of a Georgia [...]

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations2018-02-22T10:56:46-08:00

New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations

Proposed penalties of $134,900 have been issued to a company [...]

New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations2018-02-20T20:16:18-08:00

Metal Casting Supplier Cited for 33 Serious Violations Facing $96,000 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found that the company allegedly failed to [...]

Metal Casting Supplier Cited for 33 Serious Violations Facing $96,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-18T14:53:27-08:00

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program

An OSHA inspection found alleged hazards associated with cranes, scaffolds, [...]

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program2018-02-15T12:37:47-08:00

Picture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift

We don't know how fond forklift operator Tomasz Wiszniewski is of cheese, but he could be forgiven for liking it a little less after becoming trapped under 55,000 tonnes of the stuff when 18-metre (60-foot) high shelving collapsed at a food distribution warehouse in Hinstock, England.

Picture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift2018-02-13T22:10:19-08:00

Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturer Cited for 34 Alleged Serious Violations

OSHA opened an inspection after a worker lost two fingers [...]

Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturer Cited for 34 Alleged Serious Violations2018-02-13T16:51:27-08:00

Ice Plant Cited for 20 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $90,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA inspected an ice manufacturer and issued citations for 20 [...]

Ice Plant Cited for 20 Alleged Serious Violations Issued $90,000 in Proposed Penalties2018-02-13T16:38:17-08:00

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines

Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspected a metal hose manufacturing [...]

Hose Plant Cited for 44 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued Nearly $59,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-10T17:34:34-08:00

Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations

OSHA conducted an investigation at a Covington, LA, worksite in [...]

Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations2018-02-07T12:32:15-08:00
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