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Document ID (ISN)30437
CIS number 78-2023
Year 1978
Convention or series no.
Title Health and safety guide for textile machinery manufacturers.
Bibliographic information DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No.78-146, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA, Jan. 1978. 108p. Illus. 18 ref.
Abstract Safe practices to encourage compliance with U.S. regulations are described. Contents: health and safety programme; compliance; employee training; general information for textile machinery manufacturers; environmental control; workplace hazard analysis, frequently violated regulations (walking and working surfaces, exits and exit markings, toxic substances, hazardous materials, spray painting, personal protective equipment, medical and first aid, fire protection, compressed air equipment, materials handling, machinery and guarding, hand and portable powered tools, welding and cutting, electrical safety); record keeping; check lists; information sources.
Descriptors (primary) machinery industry; textile machines and processes; USA
Descriptors (secondary) power-driven hand tools; plant safety and health organization; safety devices; flammable liquids; indoor communication ways; harmful substances; machinery; spray coating; compressed air; ladders; hand tools; railings; electrical safety; noise control; ventilation; hazard evaluation; first aid; emergency exits; personal protective equipment; fire protection; safety service records; directive; welding and cutting; safety training in industry; check lists; materials handling
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Metalworking industry