Machine Risk Management Principles
Machine Risk management involves two major steps: risk assessment and risk reduction. Machine Risk Assessment In general, any improvement to a machine’s safety begins with a risk assessment. This operation…
Mechanical Safety Terminologies & Introduction
These Mechanical Safety Terminologies and definitions are based on the following standards: ISO 13849-1:1999 , ISO 14121:1999, ISO 12100-1:2003 , EN 1010-1:2004 and ISO 11161:2007. Introduction When machine-related mechanical hazards…
UK legislation relevant to the control of hazardous chemicals
Updated from UK standards of hazardous chemicals prevention General health and safety The minimum standards for health and safety are those outlined in numerous pieces of statutory legislation. These include…
Respiratory Protection Equipment
Updated from American standards of Respiratory Protection (NIOSH) Respiratory Protection Program Administration Knowledge of Respiratory Hazards Assessment of Respiratory Hazards Control of Respiratory Hazards Selection of Proper Respiratory PPE Training…
Overview of Mechanical Hazards
Mechanical hazards: article updated for students and trainees Introduction Physical hazards include mechanical hazards, electrical, heat, sound, and radiation hazards that may occur in physics laboratory activities, as well as…
Personal Protective Equipment – Introduction
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment Introduction Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations.…