Conducting Brake Repair Operations

Abstract

In 1985, work injuries in the United States cost $37.3 billion. According to the National Health Interview Survey, over 13 percent of all accidents occurred in industrial places. Injuries, death, and disability are the results of accidents. Costs combined with worker pain, disability, and loss of life emphasize the importance of accident prevention on all levels of industrial maintenance operations. Proper training, use of technical manuals, compliance with safety and OSHA requirements, teamwork, and individual awareness are necessary to minimize unnecessary disabling injuries or death. Good judgment and proper supervision are instrumental in accident prevention. Incidents of burns, loss of vision and hearing, and death can be avoided by controlling hazardous conditions, educating workers, and following established guidelines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA384740

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Prevention
  • Accidents
  • Air Compressors
  • Asbestos
  • Brake Fluids
  • Brakes
  • Electrical Circuits
  • First Aid
  • Fluids
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Personnel Management
  • Protective Equipment
  • Screwdrivers

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.