Safety Guarding Ergonomics and ROI
(Room 319)
16 May 22
3:30 PM
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4:00 PM
The topic of the presentation is to emphasize the importance of safety guarding ergonomics and its return on investment. Key topics will be discussed include:
- OSHA/MSHA machine guarding standards and how to apply them to equipment.
- Principles of fixed guarding.
- Explanation of how companies can make their guarding ergonomic and maintenance-friendly.
- Demonstration of cost effects of injuries due to non-ergonomic guarding.
- Providing a useful tool to estimate direct and indirect costs caused by poor ergonomics.