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Mechanical Hazards
- chains, gears, rollers, wheels or transmission belts
- spiked or jagged edges
- shearing, chopping and crushing machines
- cutting tools (knives, box cutters)
- falling objects
Mechanical Hazard Prevention
- stay alert
- remember that drugs (illegal an legal) can impair your ability to react normally and work safely
- whenever possible use a push stick with circular saws or other power tools
- know how to properly use all tools you work with
- whenever possible, use long magnetic tools for retrieving items from machinery where hands could be injured
- always use the machine guards. Do not remove or prevent a guard from working properly.
- before repairing any machine, ensure the power is off, locked out and tagged out
News
WorkSafe Saskatchewan launches a contest today to promote work safety messages
New Mission: Zero video
WCB trainer takes the WorkSafe message to New Brunswick
Leadership key to developing strong safety program
Westeel Saskatoon recently celebrated 1 million hours without a time loss injury.
Upcoming Events
February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2012 The Motor Safety Association's workshop will walk you through the Claims Management process, describing each party's role (employer, worker, health care provider and the WCB) from the moment the incident takes place to the return to work. |
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March 15, 2012 - March 15, 2012 |
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May 31, 2012 - June 2, 2012 WorkSafeBC is proud to host the Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health's 2012 conference. A biennial event, CARWH 2012 will focus on innovation in occupational health and safety research, bringing together research experts and research users to expand and advance the dialogue on these topics.
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