Protecting Against Silica Exposure

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Found in commonly used materials such as concrete, asphalt, coal dust, and natural stone, silica particles can be inhaled when dust is created during handling. Silica Exposure is hazardous to you health. What’s a Little Dust? Although silica looks like dust, it’s much more harmful to your lungs. Silica dust is a human lung carcinogen, […]

How to Safely Handle Chemical Spills in Manufacturing

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Learn How to Handle Chemical Spills Safely Working with chemicals on the manufacturing floor puts all employees at serious risk for injuries due to explosions. For this reason, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires worksites where hazardous chemicals are used to have an emergency action plan (EAP).  The […]

Manufacturing Safety: Proper Use and Care of Respiratory Protection

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Proper Use and Care ofRespiratory Protection Wearing respiratory protection may seem inconvenient, but airborne particles and contaminants—no matter how small—can cause both short-term and long-term health problems if proper use and care of respirators is not exercised. Respirators protect employees from areas with insufficient oxygen, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, […]

Manufacturing Safety: Head Protection

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Head Protection In manufacturing, head injuries from falling, flying, or fixed objects can be prevented by wearing the proper head protection. When these types of injuries occur, they can lead to significant head trauma or even irreversible, long-term damage. To ensure your workplace safety, few things are more important than […]

Manufacturing Safety: Dangers of Silica Exposure

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Dangers of Silica Exposure Found in commonly used materials such as concrete, asphalt, coal dust and natural stone, silica particles can be inhaled when dust is created during handling. Review this flyer to learn more about the dangers of silica exposure and related safety practices. What’s a Little Dust? Although […]

Manufacturing Safety: Protective Equipment

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Stay Safe WithPersonal Protective Equipment In the manufacturing industry, engineering controls are the first line of defense against occupational injury and fatalities. However, these methods do not always offer the maximum protection for workers, so personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial. While we follow all government regulations regarding PPE and […]

Safety Matters: The Importance of Safety Belts

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety The Importance of Safety Belts Not using a seat belt can be very dangerous. You may have incorrect information or assumptions about seat belts. Consider the following myths and facts regarding seat belts and the consequences of not buckling up. Myth: There is no compelling reason to buckle up. If […]

Safety Matters: Hand Protection

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Hand Protection Of the many tools that we have available, our hands are the most valuable. They provide us with the dexterity necessary to perform precise maneuvers that even the most advanced technology cannot replicate. Even the simplest tasks are difficult for a person that does not have full use […]

Safety Matters: Selecting Safety Sunglasses

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Selecting Safety Sunglasses Sunglasses are not just for fashion or for the beach; they provide the necessary protection needed to block harmful ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. A good pair of sunglasses will protect the eyes from being burned by the sun, which can cause cataracts, macular […]

Hearing Protection 101: Understanding Safe Sound Levels at Work

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Provided by: Three Sixty Safety Hearing Protection – How Loud Is Too Loud? According to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, around 46% of all workers in manufacturing have been exposed to hazardous noise at some point during their employment. Things like rotors, power tools, stators, gears, fans, impact processes and electrical machinery can all […]