WORKPLACE SAFETY THROUGH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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Identifying Maintenance Hazards
The hazards associated with maintenance activities can be classified as follows:
Safety Hazards
Mechanical
– equipment
– tools
Electrical
– live equipment
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
Thermal
Combustion
Falls
– slippery floors
– working at heights
Health Hazards
Chemical Agents
– process chemicals
– cleaning solvents
– unexpected reaction products
– dusts
– other chemical agents
Physical Agents
– noise
– vibration
– extreme temperatures
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