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.