Material Handling is covered in OSHA General Industry Codes 1910 subpart N and OSHA Construction codes 1926 subpart H. It is important to know the hazards associated with material storing and handling. It is also important to be able to identify types of material handling equipment and methods to prevent hazards associated with material handling.
Caught-In Caught-Between injuries are a common, and preventable, type of accident. At JJ Safety, we thought it was so important, we developed a comprehensive Caught-In Caught-Between training program that covers this topic. Caught-In Caught-Between hazards are one of the four most deadly hazards in the workplace.
Permit to Work is a management system designed to provide protection for employees who are working in hazardous situations. It ensures that work is done safely and efficiently. The permit to work process involves procedures to request, review, authorize, document and deconflict tasks. This ensures that two operations that may cause a potential hazard do not take place in close vicinity.”
Machines can assist in improving production efficiency in the workplace. However, these machines have moving parts, sharp edges, and hot surfaces with the potential to cause severe workplace injuries such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness.
Hazardous materials in the workplace can cause severe health problems and/or physical injury to the worker. Employers have the responsibility to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control hazards associated with hazardous materials in the workplace. Hazard abatement must be accomplished through a hierarchy of controls. Hazardous materials can unexpectedly be brought home to a worker’s family, causing illness! There are many different classes of hazardous materials, but we will try to provide overall precaution when dealing with any type of hazardous material.