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Every year, preventable machinery-related incidents continue to impact workplaces. While most teams do their best to follow safety practices, some hazards are easy to miss — and they can lead to serious consequences.
Here are four common risks that are often overlooked:
Belts, gears, chains, and shafts can easily catch clothing or limbs, leading to serious injuries or amputations.
HSE data shows that over half of non-fatal machinery injuries involve missing or inadequate guards.
In the event of an emergency, quick shutdown is crucial. Without clearly positioned and working emergency stop buttons, operators may not be able to act in time, increasing the risk of injury.
If people can easily access areas where machines are operating, the risk of accidents increases dramatically.
HSE reports that a significant number of near-misses involve pedestrians entering hazardous machine zones.
Even the best equipment can be dangerous if it's used incorrectly.
Many incidents happen because workers don’t fully understand how to operate or troubleshoot machinery safely.
Poor training can result in:
Incorrect machine use
Bypassing safety systems
Slow or ineffective emergency response
Don’t wait for an accident or inspection to find out. At Accessafe, we design and supply tailored, certified guarding systems that meet PUWER standards — helping you protect your people and your productivity.
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