Head injuries are not to be taken lightly. Their effects can haunt you for the rest of your life and may even be fatal. Fortunately, proper hard hats can protect you from many types of head hazards...
Foot and leg injuries are very common in manufacturing, but you can take advantage of PPE to minimize your exposure to workplace hazards. Foot and leg PPE, such as safety shoes and toe guards, can ...
If workers face potential injury to their hands and employers cannot eliminate the workplace hazard through engineering and work practice controls, then employees need to wear PPE. PPE, such as arm...
Protective clothing can help keep you safe from workplace hazards that can cause bodily injury while performing your job.Learning ObjectivesBe aware of body hazards
Identify the types of ...
Loud noises can cause permanent hearing damage, as well as physical and psychological stress. As a result, whenever you risk exposure to excessive levels of noise, you need to wear proper PPE to ...
Breathing air contaminated with workplace hazards can cause injury and illness. Respiratory equipment helps filter and purify air so that you can breathe clean air.Learning ObjectivesRecognize ...
Hazardous materials are present in many forms in the manufacturing workplace. The first step to protect yourself is to recognize the chemicals that create potential hazards in your work environment...
In 2012, OSHA updated its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). In HazCom 2012, a material safety ...
Improper dumping of hazardous waste is a serious issue. OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard outlines how to handle hazardous waste operations and emergency ...
Proper storage of hazardous materials is critical to the safety of everyone. Improperly stored hazardous materials could lead to serious injury or even death.
Learning Objectives
Define ...
Work area safety can be greatly improved by paying attention to little things that may be overlooked. A clean, organized work area, wide, clear walkways, and proper lifting techniques go a long way...
Confined spaces present some unique hazards that you normally would not encounter in an open workplace. As a result, some confined spaces require that workers have permits to work in them. However,...
Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Employers can reduce the risk of falling from elevated surfaces by providing fall protection equipment. In addition, ...
Many types of ladders are available. Because you run the risk of falling any time you are working at an elevated height, it is important to choose the correct ladder for the job. You also need to ...
Working with electricity can be dangerous, whether you are working with it directly or indirectly. However, with a healthy respect for electricity and a basic understanding of how it works, you can...
If a device starts up unexpectedly, you can be severely injured. Fortunately, lockout/tagout procedures prevent devices from accidentally starting up. As long as the processes are followed ...
A workplace fire can have nightmarish consequences. To avoid tragic results, employers need to train their employees on fire hazards in the workplace and what to do in case a fire does occur....
Selecting the wrong type of fire extinguisher for a fire or using it incorrectly can make a bad situation worse. Using a fire extinguisher is not just about picking up the nearest one and using it ...
Material handling plays an important role in today’s workplace. It involves moving physical objects from one location to another. However, handling and storing materials is not without risk. In ...
At times, employees will need to move materials mechanically. To reduce the number of accidents associated with workplace equipment, employers must train employees on how to safely and effectively ...
Cranes can help you lift, lower, and move heavy loads. Although cranes are a great help when moving materials mechanically, they also come with their own set of safety hazards. In this course, you ...
No matter which manufacturing subindustry you work in, more than likely your job involves working with tools. Whenever you work with hand and cutting tools, you need to follow certain safety ...
Power tools require a few more safety precautions than hand tools. Following additional guidelines when working with all types of power tools goes a long way toward keeping you safe in the ...
Working with sheet metal can be dangerous due to the nature of the material. Welding and cutting sheet metal involves using compressed gases to produce a high temperature flame. In this course, you...
Whenever you use machines, you risk machinery-related injuries, such as crushed hands, severed limbs, and blindness. However, you can follow safety guidelines and use machine guards to help protect...
Different types of safety devices help prevent injury while operating a machine. Each type of safety device plays a special role in keeping you safe, whether it is by stopping the machine or ...
Sexual harassment is an illegal form of sex discrimination. It can have a significant, negative impact on a work environment if left unchecked. This module discusses sexual harassment and steps you...
As a supervisor, you have an important part to play in creating a positive work environment that is free from sexual harassment. This module discusses steps you can take to prevent sexual ...
Six Sigma is the structured, disciplined pursuit of near perfection in the products or services an organization produces. It is based on statistical techniques and tools, and attempts to improve an...
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is an application of Six Sigma that encompasses the product design and redesign processes. DFSS makes certain that the voice of the customer is built into every new ...
A Six Sigma project often requires a large amount of time from many people, and can be quite costly to the organization. The define portion of the DMAIC continuous improvement model provides the ...
Basic project management techniques are key contributors to the success of a Six Sigma project. Creating a project charter and performing risk analysis during the define phase helps a Six Sigma ...
The success of a Six Sigma project depends on accurately identifying the current state of a process, and then assessing the problems within the process. A number of management and planning tools ...
To complete the define phase of a Six Sigma project, it is necessary to be able to assess its performance. Business results are measurements of performance that can be applied to the business, ...
To be successful, a Six Sigma project must be executed by an effective team. Teams evolve over time, passing through definite phases of evolution until they find their place in the organization's ...
A wide variety of tools exist for use in the define phase of a Six Sigma project. Each tool can provide insight into an organization's processes and help with the development of a good project plan...
The measure portion of the DMAIC methodology provides a Six Sigma team with the tools needed to focus the project on possible causes of problems and solutions to those causes.Learning ...
In today’s business world, companies cannot remain competitive if they must measure every product’s weight, color, size, strength, and any other characteristic 100 percent. Organizations use ...
To improve a process or product it is important to know its current status and its status after improvements are made. Valid data must be collected and summarized to verify the status of the ...
A random experiment or sample can result in different outcomes. The probability that each outcome will occur can be calculated and charted using different probability distributions.Learning ...
