Farm machinery uses power to do work. This creates a number of possible hazards for both operators and bystanders. Even though manufacturers take many steps to make machinery safe, all hazards cannot ...

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at some hazards that arise when working around rotating machinery and how to protect yourself. In Part 2, we look at five more such hazards. Just because rotating ...

Rotating machines—turbines, pumps, fans, and motors—form the backbone of modern industry, driving processes across energy generation, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing. In an ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Every year, machine accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths. The moving parts of a machine can cut or crush, flying debris can cause eye ...

As today's manufacturing industry increasingly relies on efficient yet potentially dangerous equipment, worker safety has become a predominant issue to all those involved with production processes.

An employee was inspecting a conveyor belt that recently had been adjusted. As he perused the setup, a rotating part of the conveyor caught his clothing. He was pulled into the machine and sustained ...