Latest Articles in Fabrication

  • "L" rack user alert
    Following a fatal incident, the Washington State FACE program issues new recommendations for safe glass handling
    December 6, 2010
    In September 2008, a 35-year-old skilled assembler and fabricator of custom mirror products died when he was struck by a metal "L" rack loaded with a 3,000-pound crate of mirrors in the custom glass and mirror manufacturing facility in Washington, where he worked. The victim and two co-workers were in the process of moving the large "L" rack of mirrors closer to a glass cutting table, using two...

  • Workplace accidents cut into your bottom line
    Effective treatment saves time, money and productivity
    May 13, 2010
    On the jobsite, around the office and in the manufacturing plant, accidents cause bleeding injuries every single day. One might think that a cut finger here, a lacerated forearm there might not be major injuries but, overall, these small injuries can significantly impact a company’s bottom line.According to reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cuts, lacerations and punctures are the...

  • Keep your evacuation plan updated
    February 23, 2009
    Remember one of the first things that happened after Sept. 11? Businesses everywhere dusted off their emergency evacuation and disaster plans; or, if they didn’t have one, scurried around to put one in place.Fast forward seven-plus years and take a reality check. Is your plan still viable? Does it need to be updated? Is the information reviewed at least annually and communicated to new...

  • ‘Oh, my aching back ...’
    February 14, 2009
    This is an all-too-familiar phrase in many workplaces, and understandably so, because back injuries are a leading cause of lost work time and reduced productivity.No matter what type of environment—office, warehouse, manufacturing—material handling puts stress on workers’ backs. Through education and demonstrations, businesses can teach employees how to lift, bend and move, in...

  • Distracted and dozing
    February 9, 2009
    Most one-vehicle accidents occur when a driver dozes off or gets distracted from driving. Employees driving your company vehicles need to be trained to resist distractions and recognize signs of fatigue that lead to accidents.To prevent drowsiness, the most practical way is to get plenty of sleep before starting a trip and avoid actions that induce drowsiness, such as eating a heavy meal and...

  • Flex your wrists!
    January 30, 2009
    One of the most common workers compensation claims relates to wrist damage from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that ends up causing Cumulative Trauma Disorders.Unlike acute trauma, which is caused by a single event, Cumulative Trauma develops over long periods of time and can result in substantial damage to hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, necks, and backs.Minimize the risk of these injuries...

  • Tips to stay safe while driving during winter
    January 26, 2009
    The winter months present challenges to driving that are far different than those faced in the summer time. There are a number of things you can do to minimize the risk of an accident.On the preventative side, make sure your vehicle has good wiper blades and that they are operating properly. Tires with good deep treads are essential for good cornering and handling on slippery roads. Check the air...

  • Lift properly to prevent injuries
    January 12, 2009
    Learn how to lift and carry loads the right way to keep from being injured on the job or at home. No matter what your size or strength, knowing how to lift things right makes your job easier and safer.Chances are that you have been taught correct lifting techniques during your job training, but you might associate the techniques only with “heavy” lifting; they should apply to even the...

  • Preventing freeze-ups
    January 5, 2009
    Long holiday weekends in the dead of winter can be an invitation to freeze-ups of water pipes, process equipment and buildings if you are located in a part of the country where temperatures dip below freezing.Take the time to do preventive maintenance in anticipation of winter weather, and make sure to perform winterizing inspections and temperature monitoring. If you have a building that is...

  • Safeguarding your information
    December 22, 2008
    The complexity of information systems in today’s business world–even for relatively small businesses–is mind boggling. Information risks include threats to information technology systems, the intangible property handled by them, and consequences of failure of these systems. There can be direct first-party losses sustained by your company as well as third-party losses related to...
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