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Within <\/span>manufacturing organizations<\/span><\/a>, employees come in contact with a range of potential hazards during an average workday. Safety is a round-the-clock priority and an utter necessity for any manufacturer hoping to avoid significant amounts of <\/span>unplanned downtime<\/span><\/a> and expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The number of workplace deaths and injuries has <\/span>dropped significantly<\/span><\/a> since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established in 1971. In 1972 businesses experienced 10.9 incidents per 100 employees. A half-century later, that figure is down to 2.7 per 100 and daily workplace deaths are down more than 60% nationwide. Even still, safety training remains an imperative for manufacturers and all types of businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is safety training essential in manufacturing?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Keeping employees safe isn\u2019t just the responsible thing to do. A safe work environment ensures that organizations always remain efficient and productive. The National Safety Council estimates that the <\/span>cost of workplace injuries<\/span><\/a> totaled $167 billion in 2022. This figure includes medical expenses, administrative costs, as well as lost wages and productivity. Simply put, it pays to enforce safety standards and maintain an accident-free workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety training should make up a significant portion of the onboarding process for all new hires, but the training process shouldn\u2019t end once employees are comfortably situated on your team. Consider your safety programs a perpetual work in progress and engage your team on an ongoing basis both to confirm their understanding and to drive process improvements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Manufacturing safety topics to discuss with your team<\/span><\/h2>\n

A thorough <\/span>safety training program<\/span><\/a> protects your employees, keeps your facilities running smoothly, and prepares your team to address unexpected incidents. Here are a few of the manufacturing safety topics you should make sure to cover through <\/span>training sessions<\/span><\/a> and readily accessible documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures<\/span><\/h3>\n

LOTO procedures<\/span><\/a> help to ensure potentially dangerous energy stored within machinery is safely discharged. Successfully <\/span>locking out and tagging out equipment<\/span><\/a> ensures it will not inadvertently start during maintenance activities and injure technicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations<\/span><\/h3>\n

Protective gear like hard hats, gloves, and facemasks shield your staff from workplace hazards. Your organization\u2019s PPE requirements will depend on the nature of your facilities, the equipment you use, and the presence of risk factors like hazardous fumes. You might impose facility-wide PPE guidelines or include details on the required PPE in your work orders for specific assets and systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the facility or task in question, personal protective equipment might include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n