Metal Fabrication
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Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Loss Prevention: A technical report and guidebook for Sheet Metal Manufacturing Companies
http://depts.washington.edu/occnoise/content/SM_guide_2005.pdf
This guidebook can guide sheet metal manufacturing companies as they improve the effectiveness of their hearing loss prevention programs.
Source: UW
OSHA Machine Guarding eTool: Press Safety Considerations
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/machineguarding/presses/presssafety.html
This eTool provided by OSHA provides information on machine guarding safety considerations when using presses including powered press brakes.
Source: OSHA
Injury Prevention Resources for Metal and Non Metallic Mineral Products - Metal Fabricating
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/industries/manufacturing/types/metal-fabricating
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the metal, non-metallic mineral products industries.
Source: WorkSafe BC
Ergonomic Survival Guide for Sheet Metal Workers
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/CErg_SheetMetal.pdf
This Survival Guide is designed to promote awareness of safe work practices for Sheet Metal Workers.
Source: CA DOSH