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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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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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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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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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Other Topic
Hand Tools Safe Practices
General recommended safe practices for hand tool 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/hand_tools.pdf
 
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Topics:
Hand Tools, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD), Safe Hand Tool Operation
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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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
  http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1073/ladders.pdf
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Topics:
Fall Prevention, Ladder Safety
Lifting and Carrying Safe Practices
General recommended safe practices for lifting and carrying, 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/lifting_and_carrying.pdf
 
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Topics:
Lifting, Manual Material Handling, Moving, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD)
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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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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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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Clothing, Eye Safety, Face Protectors, Foot Safety, Footwear, Gloves, Hearing Protectors, Safety Glasses
Portable Electric Tools Safe Practices
General recommended safe practices for portable electric tools 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/portable_electric_tools.pdf
 
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Topics:
Hand Tools, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD), Powered Hand Tools
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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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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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
View Document: http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/housekeeping.pdf
 
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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
View Document : http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1148/vibration_printing.pdf
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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
View Document : http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1153/5009A-Employer Guide.pdf
http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1153/5010A-Worker Guide.pdf
http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/1153/benchmarking report final.doc
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Accountabilities, Benchmarking (How To), Communication, Due Diligence, Orientation, Training
LHSFNA: Ergonomics Interventions Cut Injuries in Ohio
The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America website presents an article that focuses on the elimination of ergonomic injury through workplace interventions to reduce lost time, cumulative trauma disorders and average risk factors. The site contains information related to Health Promotion, Occupational Health and Safety and hosts an online journal called LifeLines.
Source: The Labor Health and Safety Fund of North America Type: Technical Publication
View Document: http://www.lhsfna.org/index.cfm?objectID=9F131E99-D56F-E6FA-92E5E894AB471B9C
 
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Ergonomics, Job Design, Manufacturing, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD)
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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Ergonomics, Plastics
OSH Answers Cabinet Manufacturing
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website features a list of frequently asked questions and answers about cabinet manufacturing including questions about the type of work and risk factors involved in cabinet manufacturing.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health Type: Workplace Best Practice
View Document: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/occup_workplace/cab_manu.html?print
 
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Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD), Safe Hand Tool Operation, Standing Position, Table Saws, Vibration
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Organisation in the European Clothing Industry
This report presents a review of musculoskeletal disorders in the European clothing industry, including scientific data collected about musculoskeletal disorders. It also looks at organizational changes in the sector with respect to health and safety issues. Available from the Health and Safety Department of the European Trade Union Institute's web site, Health and Safety at Work
Source: European Trade Union Institute, Education and Health and Safety Health and Safety Department Type: Technical Publication
View Document: http://hesa.etui-rehs.org/uk/publications/pub20.htm
 
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Clothing, Manufacturing, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD)
Europe under Strain
The European Trade Union Institute website presents an easy to read brochure, which contains general information about MSD prevention at industry and company levels. The brochure aims to raise awareness around different trade union approaches.
Source: European Trade Union Institute, Education and Health and Safety Health and Safety Department Type: Technical Publication
View Document: http://hesa.etui-rehs.org/uk/publications/pub14.htm
 
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Topics:
Job Design, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD)
Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation -Ergonomics Best Practices for Manufacturing
Many of the injuries in manufacturing are muskuloskeletal disorders caused by cumulative trauma. Back injuries, tendonitis, and carpal-tunnel syndrome are examples of common CTD's. This report looks at the Ergonomic Process, detailing several ways to reduce and eliminate the presence of CTD's. It also includes ways to reduce and eliminate CTD's through Employee Training, Task force Development, Manufacturing ergonomic best practices, and various case studies of other companies that found results in using these methods.
Source: Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Type: Workplace Best Practice
View Document: http://www.ohiobwc.com/downloads/brochureware/publications/ManufSafeGrant.pdf
 
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Ergonomics, Manufacturing, Musculo-skeletal Disorders (MSD)
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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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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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

 
 
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