Machine Safety
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at plating jobs, vats, tanks
during service and repair jobs
piping systems, valves, sumps, reservoirs
What can Happen?
Without guards on machines, without following safe work procedures, or having the right personal
protection – especially complying with specific WHMIS requirements:
you could get hurt if you make contact with splashed chemical liquids, powders, dusts, fumes, vapours,
mists, and gels or grease used around machinery
you could contact harmful chemicals that can burn, explode, corrode, poison, or irritate, e.g., metal
working fluids, lubricants
contact with Harmful Noise, Radiation, Vibration
Where?
You can contact harmful noise or radiation at or around machinery and equipment. Sound waves and
radiation energy can travel throughout broader zones in the workplace:
at stamping, sawing, grinding, polishing operations
at welding, cutting operations
at finishing, curing operations
at any job that involves operation of heavy machinery
What can happen?
Without guards on machines, without following safe work procedures, or having the right personal
protection:
some equipment can release harmful noise or radiation that can destroy your hearing, blind
you, burn, or damage your internal organs (e.g., certain kinds of radiation)
some equipment vibrations can injure soft body tissues, joints
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