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Document ID (ISN)30506
CIS number 79-206
Year 1978
Convention or series no.
Title Health and safety guide for manufacturers of industrial trucks and tractors.
Bibliographic information DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No.78-147, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA, Feb. 1978. 83p. Illus. 18 ref.
Abstract Safe practices to encourage compliance with U.S. regulations are described. Contents: health and safety programme, employee training, environmental control, the industry and its hazards; frequently violated regulations (walking and working surfaces, exits and exit markings, toxic substances, ventilation, noise, 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; information sources.
Descriptors (primary) USA; motor vehicle industry; industrial trucks; tractors
Descriptors (secondary) power-driven hand tools; safety training in industry; safety devices; flammable liquids; welfare facilities; cleaning agents; indoor communication ways; harmful substances; ladders; storage; railings; electrical safety; noise control; ventilation; first aid; emergency exits; personal protective equipment; fire protection; safety programmes; directive; welding and cutting; materials handling
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Road transportation
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry