Mechanical Hazards

 

Overview

Each piece of machinery has its own unique mechanical and non-mechanical hazards. Machines can cause severe injuries: amputations, fractures, lacerations, or crushing inju­ries. Machines can also cause minor injuries such as bruises, abrasions, sprains or strains, burns, or cuts.

Mechanical hazards

Examples of mechanical hazards that can hit, grab, or trap an operator are: ·         hazardous motions. ·         points of operation. ·         pinch points and shear points. ·         There are different types of hazardous mechanical motions and actions: ·         hazardous motions such as rotating parts, reciprocating parts, or traversing parts. ·           hazardous actions such as cutting, punching, shearing, or bending.

Non-mechanical hazards

There are also non-mechanical hazards that can injure operators, including flying chips, splashes, sparks, or sprays that are created when the machine is running.

Operating instructions

Follow the machine’s operating instructions to ensure that the machine is being run cor­rectly and safely. Understand how the machine works, and you will reduce your risk of injury.

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