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…

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.…