June 29, 2015 Complaint inspection finds workers exposed to amputation hazards at Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company Employer name: Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company Investigation site: 20303 1st Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio Date citations issued and what prompted inspection: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Cleveland office issued 11 serious safety and …
Tag: warehouse safety
4 Ways to Avoid the Most Common Warehouse Incidents
“Employees working in a warehouse are exposed to a number of strenuous activities that can threaten their well-being. According to OHSA, the number of forklift-related accidents reaches close to 100,000 per year (100 fatal accidents, 34,900 serious injury accidents, and 61,800 non-serious accidents). As a result, those who handle heavy material handling equipment such as …
KCI Inc., Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant cited in employee’s death
June 11, 2015 7,600-pound conveyor crushes worker after weld failure – a preventable death, says OSHA KCI Inc., Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant cited in employee’s death CLAYCOMO, Mo. – The death of a 52-year-old contractor, crushed by a conveyor carriage weighing nearly 4 tons at an automotive assembly plant, could have been averted if …
Workers Fed Up With McDonalds File OSHA Complaints
McDonald’s workers in 19 cities who allegedly suffered severe burns on the job have filed 28 health and safety complaints with OSHA against the company. The workers contend that they face hazards such as hot oil, hot grills and greasy, slippery floors. They allege that understaffing and pressure to work too fast are the main …
Warehouse Worker Safety Training
Warehouses that store and distribute large amounts of materials can be excellent opportunities for employment, but the physical nature of the work and use of large, complex machinery means a higher risk of injury for workers. Material handlers and order pickers are confronted with hazardous materials and strenuous labor all day long. Below, you’ll find …
Photo Gallery: Falls Just Waiting to Happen
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities recorded in 2012. And like other fatal workplace injuries, they’re largely preventable. Next week’s National Safety Stand-Down (June 2-6) will highlight the importance of fall protection at construction sites. In the meantime, these images provide some …
Warehouse Safety Infographic: Dodging the Dangers & Disasters
Warehouses, though typically large and open, can house dangerous safety hazards that have the potential to harm or injure warehouse workers if there isn’t a culture of safety. But warehouse safety hazards can be avoided if the proper steps are taken, and everyone works toward maintaining a safe environment. The following infographic gives that harrowing …
Construction Safety Training Powerpoints
Related Construction Safety Training Courses PPE Lockout Tagout Forklift Safety Electrical Safety Ladder Safety Fall Protection and Construction Safety by KCA Date Created: 2017 Number of Slides: 33 Created By: KCA This training powerpoint was created by Keystone Contractors Association to share best practices on construction fall prevention and fall protection. It covers OSHA regulations, …
Hearing Conservation Training Powerpoints
Related Hearing Conservation Training Courses Hearing Conservation and Safety Hearing Conservation (PPE) PPE Lockout Tagout Electrical Safety Hearing Conservation by OHCOW Date Created: 2017 Number of Slides: 63 Created By: OHCOW This powerpoint clearly states the topics that will be discussed. It uses appropriate illustrations and images of ears and examples of loud noise with …