The handling and storing of materials involve
diverse equipment such as forktrucks, overhead cranes, chain cranes, pendent
cranes, etc. As well as the use of the ropes, steel cables, nylon straps, steel
chains, etc. to lift the loads. Here is a recent story emphasizing the importance
of safe handling and loading of materials in our industry
One day during the week of March 8,
2015 in Turkey a one-ton load of stacked aluminum fell on a factory worker, who
was rushed to a hospital where he died despite attempts to save his life. The
accident is reportedly under investigation.
The Aluminium Plant Safety Blog offers
our sincere condolences to the deceased worker’s family, friends, and
coworkers.
The moving of material in our facilities
is so commonplace that sometimes workers take the operation of moving material
for granted. This incident as well as the other incidents on the APSB can be
used as examples on what could go wrong when moving material.
The condition of the lifting straps,
chains, etc. needs to be watched for excessive wear. What is excess wear? The
poster bellows show some examples.
The Occupational Safety Health
Administration has a useful document titled “Guidance on Safe Sling Use.” It
can be found here.
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