June marks National Safety Month, underscoring our commitment to prioritizing safety in all operations. In the aerospace industry, welding plays a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of aircraft, spacecraft, and their components. Our dedication to high-quality manufacturing starts with ensuring the safety and well-being of our team.
Personal Protective Equipment for Occupational Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to help mitigate exposure to hazards leading to workplace injuries and illnesses. At Lynn, a range of PPE is used, including safety glasses, safety shoes and safety gloves. In addition to these, specialized welding PPE is utilized to provide comprehensive protection. Proactive protection helps safeguard against occupational hazards promoting a safer and healthier work environment.
Safety Glasses
Safety glasses are essential in combating painful eye injuries that, if serious, could result in vision loss. According to data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, thousands of employees suffer from eye injuries every year, many resulting from work-related injuries incurred when workers use inadequate eye protection. Safety glasses prevent small particles from entering your eyes and are resistant to heat, shielding against sparks, flames, and chemical splashes.
Safety Shoes
OSHA Regulation: (29 CFR 1910.136(a) states: “The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear protects the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.”
Safety shoes provide vital protection against falling objects, sharp machinery, electrical hazards, and punctures, ensuring safety in various work environments. Furthermore safety shoes play a crucial role in preventing slips, trips and falls leading to more serious injury. Safety shoes also provide support to workers who may be standing for the duration of the day and are at risk of fatigue. Fatigue can be a major concern, but muscles can become further exacerbated when appropriate footwear is not worn. Lynn Welding provides an annual reimbursement for employees to purchase proper safety footwear.
Welding Specific Safety Equipment
Safety equipment specific to welding include; a welding helmet, welding gloves, flame resistant wear, and respiratory protection. Additionally required measures are ventilation from fumes, proper handling of flammable materials, and fire safety procedures including proper fire extinguishing as equipment outlined in OSHA Regulation: (29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii).
Effective Risk Assessment and Management Practices
Lynn Welding prioritizes assessing and managing risk within the workplace. Our team diligently maintains emergency exits, walkways, and evacuation routes that are clear of production parts and tools to reduce hazards and risks present in a manufacturing environment. To assure compliance with safety measures, the Lynn Safety Committee performs safety audits weekly at all sites across our operations.
Continued Improvement
With new developments in equipment and technology comes improvements in safety. Robotics and automation are advancements that can help to reduce the risks and hazards present in manufacturing. In implementing new technology businesses are able to optimize their business operations, diversify their offerings, and protect their most valuable asset; their workforce.