Wo r k e r s involved in printing processes may be at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from workplace activities which force them to work outside their physical capacities (i.e. lifting an item that is too heavy, or lifting too often, or working in awkward body postures).
MSDs are a serious problem as they can increase the number of employee lost workdays, increase insurance costs, increase training and staffing costs, and reduce operation efficiency and quality. Changes, which allow employees to work within their physical limits, reduce the number errors, sick days, and injuries and enable employees to be more productive and produce a higher quality product. Ergonomic improvements are often simple and obvious, but even if they require significant effort they generally justify the resources spent. Good ergonomics is good business.
Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision toencourage people towork safely and responsibly.
Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have been applied, some hazards might remain. These include injuries to:
PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
PPE is needed in these cases to reduce the risk.
LUCRATIVE GARMENTS ACCESSORIES SOLUTION management team too concerning the provision and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work place.
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