How NRTC Prevents Accidents in Manufacturing Facilities
There are a lot of moving parts during work in a manufacturing facility, both literally and figuratively. This goes for both day-to-day production efforts and decommissioning. Whether you are only tearing out a part of your factory or the whole building is being decommissioned, the tear out process is a team effort.
Because there is so much going on in a factory, it is essential to practice safety measures as outlined by OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Following safety regulations will protect not only our team and your employees, but it will also help prevent equipment damage as well.
NRTC Automation prioritizes safety in all our services. Learn more about the statistics of manufacturing accidents and how to prevent them during decommissioning below.
Preventing Accidents in Manufacturing
Know the Statistics
According to OSHA, over 5,000 workers died on the job in 2018. Around 20% of those fatalities were in construction.
Construction and manufacturing are closely linked and experience the same dangers of falls, electrocutions, collapsing structures, and large, heavy machinery.
Because of this, it is of the highest importance to make safety the priority in all situations. Working in a warehouse or factory has the potential to be deadly if the equipment isn’t handled correctly.
OSHA Safety Regulations
In manufacturing and construction, OSHA’s safety regulations protect people from serious injuries or death. Before doing any decommissioning work, NRTC Automation ensures that all workers are prepared for the job by following the safety guidelines.
OSHA’s safety guidelines for these industries include the following:
Safety training for employees
Compliance assistance for employees
Fair enforcement by employers and authorities
Managing hazards in the workplace, such as clearly marking chemicals or fixing broken lifts
Provide all necessary safety equipment for all employees, such as hard hats or gloves
By following the guidelines above, workers in manufacturing and construction can do their job efficiently and with confidence.
Safety During Manufacturing
Safety begins before work starts. NRTC’s decommissioning process follows strict OSHA guidelines.
Tear outs can be a lot to handle, especially if a solid plan is not set before the decommissioning process begins. That’s why NRTC inspects and maps out the facility with a 3D scan to ensure that the layout of the building and equipment are understood.
Then, a plan will be made based on the scan to determine the safest and most efficient way to remove equipment from the facility. The plan will prevent any mishaps with equipment and provide room for lifts and other tools to pull the equipment out.
Once the plan is made, the air, water, and electricity will be turned off in the facility. This will protect NRTC Automation’s workers, as well as the facility’s employees, from electrocution while handling machinery and equipment.
During the tear out, our team members will wear full safety gear with branding to be both highly visible and identifiable as well as to protect themselves from injury. Safety gear during a tear out includes:
Hard hat
Neon safety vest with a branded name
Steel toe boots
Gloves
Safety glasses
NRTC Automation’s team will also set up safety perimeters and signage around the facility to ensure that no workers are in the way during the tear out.
All debris and clutter will be removed from the facility to make the space moveable and eliminate any tripping hazards.
And of course, communication is a major component of a substantial safety practice. As workers move equipment, drive forklifts, or any other activity that could harm other people, communicating is essential to prevent accidents.
Having a plan, wearing safety gear, establishing safety perimeters, clearing debris, and communication within and between teams are the keystone safety practices that will protect all workers from harm during a tear out.
NRTC Automation’s Safety Practices
NRTC Automation follows all safety procedures outlined above and adapts each individual tear out project with a personalized plan to preserve equipment and protect workers from harm.
Our team is proud of our commitment to safety. By honoring the lives of workers in the construction and manufacturing industries, workers can confidently help companies and communities to work on new projects and create new products for the global market.
TRUST NRTC AUTOMATION WITH YOUR NEXT TEAR OUT.
NRTC Automation is dedicated to providing high-value industrial automation and manufacturing equipment solutions to all its customers.
From decommissioning and tear out to industrial robotic training services to custom flexible work cells, NRTC is the key to integrate your workplace. With personalized training and custom-built designs, NRTC Automation is the destination for all your industrial automation and manufacturing equipment services.
Contact NRTC Automation today to move on to your next industrial project.