FACTS
Heavy equipment, sharp metal and dangerous chemicals all pose potential threats to sheet metal contractors.- Poor Workplace Ergonomics or Working Practices. Repetitive tasks and motions or even sudden exertions can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), also known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). MSDs are an umbrella of injuries that affect joints, muscles, tendons and nerves.
- Welding Incidents. Both the heat and light that welding produces are safety threats, potentially causing burns and eyesight damage.
- Tool- and Machine-Related Injuries. Sheet metal contractors must be near dangerous heavy machinery. If tools aren’t used properly or if machines aren’t correctly guarded, the risk of […]
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