- Conveyors are one of the most common types of equipment used in manufacturing.
Injuries caused by conveyors are common, and often severe.
-Ladders are commonly used in a number of industries, and they are a frequent source
of injuries in the workplace. For information on choosing, setting up, and working safely
from ladders, see the following resources.
-Noise is present in many workplaces, but being exposed to too much can cause
permanent and irreversible damage to workers. Noise levels and the duration of the
worker's exposure to noise should be reduced.
- Loud machines and equipment are among the most common causes of harm to
workers' hearing. As a guideline, if you are within 1 metre of another person at work
and have to shout to be heard, the noise level is likely excessive.
-Confined spaces in the workplace pose a significant risk of injury and death. Hazards in
confined spaces can result in fire, explosion, unconsciousness, asphyxiation, or
drowning. Confined space incidents can happen suddenly, often without any
warning that something is wrong. Employers must take the necessary steps to ensure
worker safety around confined spaces.
-Forklifts and other materials-handling equipment, such as powered pallet jacks and
similar powered units, are a vital part of warehouses, sawmills, and other yard and
plant operations. If the equipment is not used safely, risks include rollovers and
collisions with pedestrians. Forklift operators and other equipment operators must have
been properly trained to operate the equipment safely.
-Equipment that is not de-energized and locked out can unexpectedly start when
maintenance work is being done, which can result in serious injuries.
- Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries for B.C. workers. They can
arise from a number of incident types, such as overexertion, repetitive motion, motor
vehicle incident, and slips, trips, and falls. Sprains and strains that arise from
overexertion and repetitive motion incident types are referred to as musculoskeletal
injuries (MSIs)
References:
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/industries/manufacturing/types/pulp-
paper