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The determination of effective injury controls for metalcutting lathe operators.

Authors
Etherton JR; Trump TR; Jensen RC
Source
Scand J Work Environ Health 1981 Dec; 7(Suppl 4):115-119
Link
http://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=2591
NIOSHTIC No.
00123278
Abstract
The operation of metalcutting lathes was studied to determine methods of reducing risk of injury. Injury reports were reviewed and classified by operating activities and dysfunctions. Lathe operation was observed and human factor evaluations were made. Fault free logic analysis was applied to check the thoroughness of the data. Twenty eight safety recommendations resulted, including a design for a safer cutting removal tool. The authors conclude that researchers should use multiple methods of hazard assessment to determine the best injury controls.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; Metal-workers; Accident-prevention; Accident-analysis; Ergonomics; Safety-engineering; Industrial-equipment; Author Keywords: handtools; hazard analysis; machine safety; man-machine systems
Contact
Mr JR Etherton, Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 944 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
CODEN
SWEHDO
Publication Date
19811201
Document Type
Journal Article
Fiscal Year
1982
ISSN
0355-3140
NIOSH Division
DSR
Source Name
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
State
WV
Page last reviewed: June 28, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division