Prevention Practices Database

Inspection Checklists - Manufacturing

An example of an inspection checklist for a manufacturing facility
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://www.osheveryone.org/wsib/external/www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/list_mft.html

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Topics:
Communication, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Manufacturing, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Compressed Air Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for compressed air use, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/compressedair.pdf

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Topics:
Eye Safety, Other Topic

Conveyor Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for conveyor use, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/conveyors.pdf

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Topics:
Machine Guards, Pinch Points, Other Topic

Electrical Wiring and Controls Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for electrical wiring and controls, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/electrical.pdf

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Topics:
Electrical Safety

Fire Prevention and Protection Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for fire prevention and protection, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/fire_prevention.pdf

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Topics:
Emergency Response, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Prevention

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for flammable and combustible liquids use, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/flammable_and_combustible.pdf

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Topics:
Other Topic

Hot Work Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for hot work, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/hot_work.pdf

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Topics:
Fire Prevention, Welding, Other Topic

Ladders Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for ladders, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/ladders.pdf

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Topics:
Fall Prevention, Ladder Safety

Machine Lockout Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for machine lockout, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/machine_lockout.pdf

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Topics:
Lockout/Tagout

Machine Guarding Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for machine guarding, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/machine_guarding.pdf

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Topics:
Machine Guards

Personal Protective Equipment Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for personal protective equipment use, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/ppe.pdf

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Topics:
Clothing, Eye Safety, Face Protectors, Foot Safety, Footwear, Gloves, Hearing Protectors, Safety Glasses

Powered Trucks and Equipment Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for powered trucks and equipment, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/powered_trucks.pdf

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Topics:
Forklifts, Moving, Powered Lift Trucks, Trucks, Warehouses

Hazard Checklist

Sample hazard checklist from Upholstered Furniture Industry Heath & Safety Guide.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/hazard_checklist.pdf

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Topics:
Communication, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Reporting

Investigation Report

Sample investigation report from Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/investigation_report.pdf

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Communication, Hazard Reporting, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Housekeeping Safe Practices

General recommended safe practices for housekeeping, developed as part of the Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Safe Practice

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Topics:
Other Topic

Vibration Hazards

Excerpt from Printing Industry Health and Safety guide highlighting recognizing, assessing and controlling vibration hazards.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Guideline

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Topics:
Vibration

Employee Orientation Benchmarking Study

In 2000, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board led a benchmarking examination of a number of leading workplaces to identify the factors that accounted for the sucess of their employee occupational health and safety orientation programs. The Final Report includes findings on orientation along with details on the methodogy behind the benchmarking study. The report resulted in the development of resources for workplaces to use when developing their own orientation programs. The resources include a Guide for Employers and a Guide for Workers.

Source: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Type: Workplace Best Practice

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Topics:
Accountabilities, Benchmarking (How To), Communication, Due Diligence, Orientation, Training

SPI Public Policy Worker Safety Frequently Asked Questions

This site contains a list of frequently asked questions about ergonomics for plastics processors. Includes links to U.S. state and federal standards and resources including OSHA, NIOSH and ACGIH
Source: The Society of the Plastics Industry	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://www.plasticsindustry.org/public/worksafe/faqs.htm

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Topics:
Ergonomics, Plastics

Innovative Workplace Safety Accommodations for Hearing-Impaired Workers

Hearing-impaired workers face challenges responding to emergencies, working safely around machinery, communicating with coworkers, and receiving training. Accommodations necessary to address these challenges may not be part of an employer’s current hearing conservation practice. This Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) focuses on (1) Emergency/Evacuation Response Considerations for Hearing-Impaired Workers; and (2) Workplace Safety and Health Considerations for Hearing- Impaired Workers"

Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor

Type: Guideline

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Topics:
Hearing Conservation, Hearing Protectors, Noise

OSHA Offers New Guidelines to Help Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes

This guideline offers useful information to help employers design an effective driver safety program in their workplace. It features a 10-step program outlining what an employer can do to improve traffic safety performance and minimize the risk of motor vehicle crashes. The document includes success stories from employers who have benefited from effective driver safety programs.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration	Type: Guideline

View Document:	http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=11845

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Topics:
Motor Vehicle Safety

Virtual Conveyor

Produced by Quebec's Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST), this animated belt-driven conveyor depicts numerous danger zones. This interactive demo shows how efficient protection measures make it possible to eliminate the risks.
Source: Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST)	Type: Safe Practice

View Document:	http://www.csst.qc.ca/asp/securite_machines/Flash/VirtualConveyor.swf

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Topics:
Job Design, Job Hazard Analysis, Machine Guards, Promotion, Workplace Health Promotion