Hazards mechanical

Werley, B. M., ASTMSpec. Tech. Publ., 1983, (812), 108-125 The hazards arising from presence of oil films in oxygen-handling systems are reviewed, with consideration of cleanliness specifications, film flammability, film migration and hazard mechanisms. 

Secondary Hazards Mechanical vectors (planting, harvesting, track out). There is little or no risk of transmission through leaf contact or splashing of water from leaf-to-leaf. 

Normal routes of transmission Cross contamination Airborne (Unknown mechanism). Secondary Hazards Mechanical Vectors (planting, harvesting, track out, possibly insects) Crop debris. 

Secondary Hazards Mechanical vectors (planting, harvesting) Crop debris. 

Normal routes of transmission Windborne Contact (introduction of infected seeds). Secondary Hazards Mechanical vectors (windblown rain) Spores. 

Analysis of the etiology of the physical injuries from consumer products includes three components determination of the at-risk population (exposure to hazard), mechanism of injury (consequences of hazard), and characteristics of products (mitigation of hazard). 

A study of 91,773 cases reported in Pennsylvania in 1953 showed 92% of all nonfatal injuries and 94% of all fatal injuries were due to hazardous mechanical or physical conditions. In turn, unsafe acts reported in work injury accidents accounted for 93% of the nonfatal injuries and 97% of the fatalities. 

In your scenario, the LOTO standard would not apply if the minor servicing exemption applies or if the internal machine guarding method eliminates employee exposure to hazardous mechanical (kinetic) energy. If this is not the case, then employee protection must be provided, as previously described, when energization is essential (e.g., timing adjustment work) — i.e., pursuant to the 1910.147(f)(1) equipment testing and positioning provisions. 

CISDOC provides international coverage of all topics related to occupational health and safety, and the working environment. The record.s contain English abstracts on various specific subjects occupational medicine, industries and occupations, chemical safety, fires, explosions and major hazards, mechanical hazards, ergonomics, stress and psychosocial factors, and others. 

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