Plastics & rubber
Managing plastics and rubber processing requires a proactive approach to mitigate risks like thermal burns, chemical exposure, and mechanical hazards. By prioritizing safety protocols, small workplaces can create a more secure environment that protects employees while maintaining operational efficiency.
About 67% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Implement robust machine guarding on extruders, injection molders, and cutting equipment to prevent accidental contact with moving parts.
- Ensure adequate local exhaust ventilation is active to capture fumes and vapors released during the heating and curing of synthetic materials.
- Provide specialized heat-resistant personal protective equipment to safeguard workers handling molds or materials at elevated temperatures.
- Establish clear procedures for the safe storage and handling of chemical additives, solvents, and catalysts to prevent skin irritation or respiratory issues.
- Conduct regular housekeeping routines to keep work areas free of plastic scraps and rubber debris, which can create significant slip and trip hazards.
Related accident cases
플라스틱 성형 기계에 직원 머리 박살
An employee sustained an injury from a forming machine during a forming operation. Specific details regarding the work content and the exact cause of the accident are lacking.
During injection molding operations, an employee was fatally crushed by an injection molding machine.
An employee died during injection molding machine operations. The incident occurred while performing tasks related to the injection molding machine.
An employee sustained an arm injury when their arm became caught in a molding machine while working. The incident occurred during operations involving rubber and plastic extrusion/molding materials.
During a molding process, an employee sustained a crushing injury to their hand after it became caught in the molding machine.
An employee lost part of a finger in a forming machine during a forming operation. The incident occurred in the forming and rolling processing area, with specific work details not being available.
직원이 사출 성형 기계를 사용하다 부상을 입었습니다.