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 workplace serious injuries 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
Welding Safety
Bright flashes, toxic fumes, and flying sparks. These are among the potential injury sources welders work with everyday. Check the links below for more information on proper safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) to help your welders remain productive on the job and avoid the potential for injury and illness.
Keep Your Shop Safe
Proper use of machinery is a key part of any manufacturing shop safety plan. But it doesn’t stop there. The video to the left and the link below provide additional safety information to help 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