There are many ways in which factory workers become injured in the workplace. While injured workers clearly suffer when they are hurt, they are not the only ones suffering losses. When a worker is injured, the employer also suffers from decreased productivity and other costs. Here are five safety concerns and ways to solve them.

Fire

Fire is one of the deadliest safety concerns in factories for many reasons. Depending on the nature of the business, a fire could isolate and kill workers or create potentially deadly fumes if chemicals or other substances catch fire. Some of the deadliest workplace disasters in the United States were caused by fire, but installing smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire suppression systems helps greatly.

Slip and Falls

Slipping and falling in factories is one of the top causes of injuries to workers as well as workers compensation claims. Many times, the culprit is a floor that is wet from water or some other substance but also could be caused by loose wiring or objects that are not properly secured. Boards and other objects left on floors also can result in injury-causing slip and falls. Frequent floor inspections, quickly cleaning spills, and placing warning cones will reduce slip-and-falls.

Worker Error

Errors committed by workers can account for many workplace injuries. If a worker is not properly trained to use a particular piece of equipment or simply does not perform a job properly, the worker or others could become injured. Fully training workers before allowing them to do specific tasks and regularly updating that training will reduce worker-related safety issues.

Falling Objects

Objects that fall on factory workers are another common workplace safety concern. Falling objects account for a large percentage of workplace injuries and could be caused by a fixture that is not attached properly, objects that are put in high places where they do not belong, or other items that are placed in high areas but are not secured. Checking fixtures and ensuring tools and other objects are accounted for will decrease the odds of falling objects.

Equipment-Related Injuries

Whether it is a large piece of equipment or something that moves, such as a forklift, factory equipment can be a significant safety concern in the workplace. Some types of equipment, even when they have all the proper safety measures in place, could become potentially deadly if there is a failure of some sort. The installation of Good Vibrations Sensors can help detect when a piece of critical equipment might be prone to failure by detecting unusual vibrations caused by faulty parts.

The best way to promote safety is through constant training and implementing safety measures. Once done, factories become much safer and more productive.