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OSH -Mechanical Hazards

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Mechanical Hazards
With the difficulties faced by
contractors in obtaining workers,
more and more machines are being
used in worksites. Mechanical
hazards in worksites come from the
use of the various mechanical
equipment.

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Mechanical Hazards
It should be noted that mechanical
action or motion of machinery is
primarily hazardous. Workers
could be struck by the moving
part, or their body part could be
trapped between these parts.

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Struck by moving parts
of machines

Machines such as excavators,


dumpers, tipper trucks etc have
massive moving parts which could
cause serious injuries or even death
should it strike anyone.

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Struck by moving parts
of machines
A safety zone should be created
around this machine and any
unauthorized workers should be
prevented from coming near this
machine.

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Struck by moving parts
of machines

Machines should be operated only


by authorized operators.
Precautions should be taken to
prevent unauthorized persons from
using the machine such as by
removal of the keys to start the
equipment.
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Struck by moving parts
of machines

Machines should be maintained


regularly by competent persons to
Ensure that it is safe to operate
and use.

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Trapped between moving
parts of machinery

Moving parts of machines may cause


parts of the body to be trapped
between them. For example, in gears,
couplings and beltings, there is always
a hazard of workers having their
fingers trapped at the nip point of
these components and thereby losing
their fingers.
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IN-RUNNING NIP POINT

Limbs can be caught in


Two machine parts either the nip points and
both or one part move, the caused crushed or
meeting point is the nip amputation injuries.
point.

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Examples:

Chain & spocket


Belt & pulley
Moving gears
Conveyor belt

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Trapped between moving
parts of machinery

Moving parts of machines should be


provided with proper guarding. The
purpose of the guarding is to ensure
that the possibility of contact between
the user and the moving part is
eliminated.

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Trapped between moving
parts of machinery

The guarding provided must be


effective. It should be of good
construction, sufficient strength
and good material. It must also be
properly maintained. Guarding should
always be in place except when the
machine is undergoing repair or
maintenance.
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Cutting Hazard

Worksite utilizes various kinds of


cutting devices such as circular
saws, grinders, drills etc. These
devices could pose a hazard should
the cutting edge come into contact
with a worker.

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Cutting Hazard

Only trained workers are allowed to


use the cutting machine. The
workers should also exercise due
care when using the cutting
machines.

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