Safety and Health

Itching for a Solution

12/01/1997

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This article reviews the causes of skin irritation suffered by some shop workers, with special attention paid to skin conditions that result from poorly maintained metalcutting fluids. The article also discusses the factors that can aggravate skin problems and suggests ways that workers can protect themselves from skin irritants.

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Are Metalworking Fluids a Threat to Health?

08/01/1998

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Robert Eade

Representatives of management, labor and the government are working together to arrive at a workable regulation to reduce shop-floor exposure to metalworking fluid mist. This article reviews the debate and looks at ways shops can reduce their own workers' exposure.

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More productivity with ergonomic work environments

Research studies show that an ergonomically designed work place doesn’t only increase motivation and improve concentration but also reduces the drop in performance. This is why ergonomics play a decisive role when planning new industrial work places.

CTE publisher takes leap of faith

About 8 years ago or so, I turned 50 and decided it was time for a solo skydive. And, just for the record, I jumped from 13,000 feet ... not 30,000 feet, though the lack of oxygen at that altitude would have made a great excuse for not pulling the rip cord. More about the altitude in a moment. First ...

A little lean manufacturing goes a long way

07/31/2018

Author:

Greg Bartlett

The “continuous” in continuous improvement means just that: It never ends. So unattainable perfection is not the goal, ongoing progress is

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Natural disaster plan a must

06/21/2018

While everyone hopes for the best, it’s smart to plan for the worst. There are five areas of a manufacturing business that should be evaluated to stay prepared for whatever may come your way.

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Shop implements system of safety tickets

03/22/2018

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Michael Deren

What about the less obvious threats to worker safety? How do you take those elements into account? To address this concern, the shop where CTE's Machinist's Corner columnist works uses a system of unsafe acts or conditions tickets (UACTs).

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Protecting man, woman and machine

03/01/2018

Author:

William Leventon

CNC machine tool owners with a healthy concern for their employees are advised to enclose their machines in protective structures.

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Safety management is change management

Implementing a safety management system is no small task. Because safety is highly cross-functional, you will need buy-in and support from the full business, as well as dedicated time and resources to develop a plan.

The importance of proper mist collection for worker health and safety

John Dauber and Kevin Tucker of Camfil APC, Jonesboro, Ark., have written a white paper about airborne mists emitted during machining processes, which pose numerous risks to human health and safety. It is important to understand the regulations that limit these emissions, as well as the various technologies available to achieve compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other regulatory agencies. This paper discusses what you can do about mist collection issues in your facility, how to evaluate which type of collection system is most suitable for your application and how to establish an overall safety program that will best protect employees and equipment.