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2. Pinch point hazard - Wikipedia

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   A hazard sign is an example of an administrative control. Pre-work hazard inspections can be performed to identify pinch point hazards. These hazards can be managed with control methods, listed below according to the hazard control hierarchy. [1] Engineering controls physically prevent objects from entering the pinch point. Barriers and machine ...

3. Woodworking safety - Wikipedia

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   Another issue is rotating equipment. Guarding is a major issue with all rotating machinery. Sipple says that the regulations are important as they not only ensure the safety of the employees, it further saves extra expenses related to the injuries and illness. He says: “Controls for any industry are practical.

4. Condition monitoring - Wikipedia

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   Condition monitoring techniques are normally used on rotating equipment, auxiliary systems and other machinery like belt-driven equipment, (compressors, pumps, electric motors, internal combustion engines, presses), while periodic inspection using non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques and fit for service (FFS) [1] evaluation are used for ...

5. Hierarchy of hazard controls - Wikipedia

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   Physical removal of the hazard is the most effective hazard control. [5] For example, if employees must work high above the ground, the hazard can be eliminated by moving the piece they are working on to ground level to eliminate the need to work at heights.

6. Physical hazard - Wikipedia

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   A physical hazard is an agent, factor or circumstance that can cause harm with contact. They can be classified as type of occupational hazard or environmental hazard. Physical hazards include ergonomic hazards, radiation, heat and cold stress, vibration hazards, and noise hazards. [1] Engineering controls are often used to mitigate physical ...

7. Engineering controls - Wikipedia

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   Engineering controls is the third of five members of the hierarchy of hazard controls, which orders control strategies by their feasibility and effectiveness. Engineering controls are preferred over administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) because they are designed to remove the hazard at the source, before it comes in ...