Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing jobs typically require several hands working in tandem at a fast pace to improve workflow. If employees are careless on the job, it could cost both you and them. It must be noted that loss of life or severe injury are the greatest costs, but finances can be affected as well. According to the National Safety Council, the average cost per medically consulted injury in 2019 was $42,000 while the cost per death was $1,220,000. These figures include estimates of wage losses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, and employer costs.

Of course, accidents will happen, but the solution to avoiding the majority of seriously injurious occurrences in a processing center or factory setting is to supply your workers with a solid foundation in OSHA safety guidelines. AW Safety Services will get you the information and coaching necessary to provide that foundation.

One of the first steps we can take toward employee safety is to ensure that all of your new (and existing) workers are well versed and trained in their job responsibilities as well as safety techniques. This includes teaching them what PPE to wear, how to service any heavy machinery, and proper lock/out tagout procedures. Most frequently, injuries in manufacturing happen because of:

• • Falls
  • Improperly installed machine guards
  • Improperly operating industrial lifts and trucks
  • Electrical hazards
  • The unexpected release of energy or startup of equipment