Mechanical Hazards - Mechanical hazard involving the exposure of the body to the moving parts and moving machineries. (Eg: hazards include or struck, crush, cut, stab, etc.).
Effects of Mechanical Hazard Risk to Health and Safety
Accidents related to mechanical hazard may result in minor injuries such as scratches and sprains, or more terrible consequences such as loss of body parts and death.
Mechanical Hazard Risk Prevention Methods
- Get training and follow to safe work procedures related to the installation, use, operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Ensure that each machine and equipment are maintained in a safe condition, free from mechanical hazard risk and comply with relevant legislation.
- Ensure that each machine operator and the machinery established by legislation have a certificate of competence (eg boiler man and crane operator).
