Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Workers from Amputations

Abstract

Anyone responsible for the use and care of stationary machinery employers, employees, safety professionals, and industrial hygienists should read this publication. This guide can help you, the small business employer, identify and manage common amputation hazards associated with operating and using stationary equipment. Amputations are among the most severe and disabling workplace injuries. They are widespread and involve various activities and equipment. (The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 1 annual survey indicated that there were approximately 10,000,OOO amputations for all industry sectors.) About one-half of all workplace amputations occur in the manufacturing sector and the rest occur across the construction, agriculture, wholesale and retail trade. and service industries. These injuries result from using stationary machines such as saws, presses, conveyors, and bending, rolling, or shaping machines as well as from powered and non-powered hand tools, forklifts, doors, and trash compactors; and during materials handling activities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA400603

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Labor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Commerce
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Grinding Wheels
  • Industrial Relations
  • Job Training
  • Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Milling Machines
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Office Buildings
  • Production
  • Small Business
  • Warning Systems

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