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Injury Prevention Resources for Manufacturing
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the manufacturing industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
Machinery and Equipment
Safe Operation of Grinders (PDF 60 KB)
This placard can be posted in the workplace and outlines the proper installation and proper use of grinders.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
Fields of Vision: Pedestrian Safety around Forklifts (video)
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This video, in dramatic style, puts you into the driver's seat and shows you how difficult it is for the lift truck operators to see pedestrians. The video then outlines simple ways pedestrians can help lift truck drivers see them - and avoid a serious or fatal accident. (12 min 20s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC | |
Forklift crushes worker (slide show)
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Don't rely on just the parking brake. Lower the forks before exiting the cab. (2 min 59 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC | |
Forklift tips over, crushing operator (slide show)
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Slide show of an accident investigation where a forklift operator died when his forklift tipped over. (1 min 52 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC | |
Safe Operation of
Lift Trucks (PDF 86 KB)
An illustrated handbook that explains how the back works, provides tips for avoiding injury, and shows how to care for the back during recovery. The booklet also covers situations that can cause excessive loads and describes ways to reduce the risk of injury.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Powered Hand Tools
Information presented in question-and-answer format.
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
Preventing Deaths and Injuries While Compacting or Baling Refuse Material
"This Alert describes five cases of fatal injuries that resulted when workers entered, fell, or were caught and pulled into energized compacting or baling equipment."
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety)
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