Manufacturing
Common manufacturing injuries include caught/crush, debris in the eye, cuts, and burns. Learn more about how to help prevent accidents in your workplace.
Work Safe With Heavy Machinery
Clothing, jewelry, and long hair are just three things that could contribute to serious injury or death when working with heavy machinery. Lack of proper guarding as well as improper use of the machines also contribute. Click on the link below for more information on how to avoid the workplace “pinch points” that may be present in your shop.
Caught or Crush Injuries
Machine Safety
Hot Work Safety
Hot work refers to operations with a high potential for ignition from flames, heat, or sparks. Welding, soldering, brazing, cutting, and grinding are just a few of the hazardous tasks that require special permitting and safety precautions.
Welding, Cutting, Brazing Checklist
Keep Your Shop Safe
Proper use of machinery is a key part of any manufacturing shop safety plan. But it doesn’t stop there. See the video and other resources below for more information on how to keep your employees safe on the job.
Additional Information and Publications
From agriculture and construction to wildfire and young workers, Cal/OSHA provides many educational materials and resources.
Cal/OSHA Publications