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The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP HAZARDOUS AND HARMFUL FACTORS IN WOOD INDUSTRY The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Main hazardous and harmful factors in Wood Industry: •Woodworking Machines; •Wood Dust; •Fire and Explosion; •Noise; • Vibrations; • Manual Handling; • Hazardous Chemical Substances; • Slips and Trips The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Woodworking Machines What is woodworking machinery? spindle moulders; circular, crosscut and rip saws; radial arm saws; band saws; jointers; planers; shapers; lathes; sanding machines; boring and mortising machines; routers; tenoning machines, etc etc The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP What are the risks? •Sharp unguarded parts; •Rotating unguarded parts turning at high revolutions; •The force exerted on a piece of wood by a rotating part causing the machinist to be injured or knocked off balance; •Unguarded moving parts, or moving without warning, or moving unpredictably; •Hand feeding without using a jig or push stick The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP What are the dangerous parts? •nip points; •rotating blades; •rotating wheels; •moving parts; •movable (reciprocating) blades; •pressing parts The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Which jobs are affected? Regardless of which job or machine, those carrying out the work must have the skills, knowledge, training and experience, to allow them to work safely in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and they must be provided with machines that are properly maintained The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP How should hazardous machines be guarded? •Stationary guards; •Moving, non-interlocking guards; •Interlocking guards The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Stationary guards may be: •fixed guards; •distance guards; •fence guards; • adjustable guards; • riving knives The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Moving, non-interlocking guards may be: •automated guards moved automatically by the machine; •self-adjusting, moveable guards which adjust to accommodate the material These guards are opened at the beginning of the operation by the passage of the material and return to the safe position when the last of the material passes through the guard The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Interlocking guards may be: •moving interlocking guards that contain movable parts and whose movement is interconnected with the power or control system of the machine; •interlocking distance guards that not completely enclose a hazard, but prevent access by their distance from the hazard The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP What are the problems? In woodworking, manual handling causes approximately 30% of the work-related injuries reported each year What are the causes? •poor workplace or job design; •heavy or awkward loads; •difficulty in gripping; •excessive use of force; •repetition; •twisting and other awkward postures The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP What are the possible negative health effects of manual handling? •Cuts, bruises, fractures etc., due to sudden, unexpected events such as accidents; •Damage to the musculoskeletal system of the body (muscles, tendons, bones, joints, blood vessels and nerves) as a consequence of gradual and cumulative wear and tear through repetitive manual handling The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP What is the cost? Costs to the company can come from: loss of production; poor product quality; sickness payments; accident injury claims and higher insurance premiums; high staff turnover and retraining; Costs to the individual are: pain; possible permanent disability; time off work; and loss of earnings The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Prevention measures •Elimination – can manual handling be avoided or restricted?; •Technical measures - automation, mechanisation and the use of lifting and transport equipment; •Organisational measures; •Information and training The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Basic Safety Rules Lifting •Put your feet around the load and your body over it (if this is not feasible, try to keep your body as close possible to the load and in front of it); •Use the muscles of your legs when lifting; •Keep your back straight; •Pull the load as close as possible to your body; •Lift and carry the load with straight arms The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Pushing and pulling •Pushing and pulling should be done using the body’s own weight: when pushing you should lean forward, when pulling you should lean backward; •You should have enough grip on the floor in order to lean forward/backward; •Avoid twisting, turning and bending the back; •Handle height should be between the shoulder and waist so that you can push/pull in a good, neutral posture; •Handling devices should be well-maintained so that the wheels run smoothly The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Hazardous Chemical Substances What are the health risks? The main health risks are occupational asthma and dermatitis Some of the substances used can have very serious effects on the liver, kidneys and the central nervous system The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP What substances used in woodworking can cause disease? •wood dust from hardwood, softwood and wood composites, such as particleboard and medium density fibreboard (MDF); •resins used in the manufacture of compressed products and particleboards; •coatings, such as paints, varnishes, stains and preservatives; •adhesives, such as those used in lamination or furniture assembly; •stripping agents; •solvents The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Basic Safety Rules •Select the most suitable protective device for each work task or exposure Refer to the producer’s guidance for appropriate choice; •Respirators should only be used by one worker and not be shared; •In regular use, the device should be kept in good condition, cleaned after use, filters changed as appropriate and the device checked for technical or other damage; The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP •Make sure equipment for personal use, such as gloves, is carefully selected, worn, maintained and replaced; •Lay down written procedures for regular cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspection, repairing, discarding and maintaining respirators The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Slips and Trips •the single most common cause of injuries at work; •occur in almost all kinds of workplace; •There is an increased risk of injury from slips and trips whilst carrying out manual handling activities The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Measures to control slips and trips: •Preventing floor contamination; •Managing spillages and cleaning regimes; •Effective matting systems; •Choice of suitable footwear; •Design of the workplace and work activities; •Maintenance of plant and the work environment; •Specification of appropriate flooring; •Effective training and supervision The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Basic Safety Rules •Every floor and the surface of every traffic route should be constructed so as to be suitable for the specific use; •The floor should have no holes; slopes or be uneven or slippery so as to give rise to risks; •Floors should be provided, where necessary, with effective drainage; The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP •Floors and traffic routes should be kept free from obstructions and from any article or substance that may cause a person to slip, trip or fall; •Employees should be trained so that they are acquainted with the appropriate footwear for the specific workplace conditions; •Provide all necessary signs and signboards, e.g “no running”, “slippery floor”, etc The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! ... Safety and Health Signs and Signals in Wood Industry No 134575 – LLP – 2007 – – BG – Leonardo – LMP Main hazardous and harmful factors in Wood Industry: •Woodworking Machines; •Wood Dust; •Fire and. .. equipment is suitable and kept in good order; •Launder overalls and aprons regularly; •Provide good washing facilities with hot and cold water, soap and towels and encourage a high standard of personal... crosscut and rip saws; radial arm saws; band saws; jointers; planers; shapers; lathes; sanding machines; boring and mortising machines; routers; tenoning machines, etc etc The Language of Safety and