Canadian Occupational Safety

Feb/March 2017

Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine is the premier workplace health and safety publication in Canada. We cover a wide range of topics ranging from office to heavy industry, and from general safety management to specific workplace hazards.

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Source: Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC MACHINES, TECHNOLOGY AND HAZARDS IN MANUFACTURING The sheer size and diversity of the manufacturing sector brings with it a wide variety of potentialy serious workplace hazards. From the moving parts of machines to using industrial robots, new and updated standards & training can help to keep your workers safe. CSA Group offers several key standards that can help you demonstrate due diligence and commitment to safety in your manufacturing operations and processes. In addition, CSA Group and WSPS collaborated to create interactive on-site courses based on the new editions of the some standards. • Obtain a hot work permit, complete it thoroughly and post it in a conspicuous place. • Ensure fire extinguishers and sprinklers are available and in working order. • Perform pre-work inspection of equipment. Inspect hoses on gas equipment, gas bottles, pressure gauges and connections. • Use personal protective equipment to protect your face, eyes and body against excessive heat, rays, noise and smoke. • Exercise appropriate safe work procedures for the work performed. • Post a trained fire watcher during the hot work and for at least 60 minutes after the hot work is done.

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