Tools, Machinery & Workplace Safety
Real-world frictions with tools and machinery at work. They include power tools that bind, tractors, harvesters and rotary tillers, welding machines and air compressors, where the operator is left to manage the risks.
10 frictions
- Power Tools Can Suddenly Bind or Twist, Leaving Occasional Users Unsure How to Respond FJ-000132
- Sewing Machines Show That Stitching Has Gone Wrong but Not Why FJ-000137
- Powerful Tractors Still Depend on the Operator to Read Warnings, Reach Controls, and Avoid Hazards at the Hitch and PTO FJ-000163
- Clearing a Blockage in a Harvesting Machine Can Force the Operator to Work Close to Dangerous Moving Parts FJ-000164
- A Jam or Overload in a Rotary Tiller Makes the Operator the Troubleshooter Near Rotating Blades FJ-000165
- Air Compressors Hide Tank Condensation, Pressure, Hose, Noise, and Air-Quality Risks From Workshop Operators FJ-000178
- Welding Machines Leave Operators to Manage Electrical Setup, Overheating, Eye Protection, Fumes, Posture, and Noise Largely on Their Own FJ-000179
- Commercial Popcorn Kettles Can Hold Hidden Heat or Hot Oil That Workers Cannot Easily See Before Emptying and Cleaning FJ-000199
- Desktop Laminators Need Precise Setup and Leave Users to Diagnose Poor Results and Jams FJ-000200
- Industrial Three-Phase Plugs Can Be Hard to Align, Grip, Connect, and Confirm in Real Working Spaces FJ-000202