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Monday, 5 September 2016

Typical Machine Hazards

Mechanical hazards refer to moving machinery that can cause injury or death, according to Texas State University. OSHA explains that mechanical hazardsoccur in three basic areas: at the point where work is performed, in the power transmission apparatus and in other moving parts.
  • Pedestal driller; entanglement, electrocution. 
  • Circular saw; shearing, noise, dust, electrocution 
  • Guillotine; shearing, electrocution 
  • Paper shredders; dust (causing Occupational Asthma), noise, electrocution 
  • Abrasive wheels; contact, noise, electrocution 
  • Lathes; entanglement, noise dust, electrocution 
  • Simple robots; impact, electrocution 
  • Mechanical & hydraulic presses; crush and/or shearing, noise
  • Portable power tools; electrocution, noise, dust

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