Slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of injury in most of the manufacturing industries. The accidents occur because the floor is uneven, wet, muddy, or tools. In case a worker suffers an injury, should be administered immediate first aid.
1. Introduction
A workplace mishap can cause severe casualties to the employees and, in some instances, fatalities. Non – fatal trips, slips, and falls may result in injuries which could mean being away from work for a few days to recover. Such accidents can even make other employees feel unsafe and could lead to a loss of morale and demotivation to work. An important is that the falls, trips, and slips result from issues related to the walking surface, such as the floors being slippery.
2. Process
How to avert falls, trips, and slips?
Among the primary ways of curbing a possible mishap is ensuring that the floors are dry, clean, and at an adequate surface level. Experts in the industry have provided recommendations on carrying out a walkway audit so that it becomes easier to identify floor safety-related problems. There are specific considerations to keep in mind when dealing with such issues: –

• Uneven surfaces to walk on Just about all walking surfaces will encounter wear and tear over time, and any variations, no matter how small, could culminate in someone tripping over and falling. Many manufacturing facilities tend to have concrete floors, which are subject to developing potholes and cracks. In such facilities, wherein the floor tends to be coated (like that of a food plant), employees and supervisors alike will need to be mindful of the chipping or wearing of the floors.
• Dry and wet contaminantsSpills, dry material accumulation, and wet processes serve as reasons why a floor would become slippery. However, keep in mind that specific manufacturing spaces have wet methods frequently used, which means wet floors would be an everyday phenomenon. In such unique circumstances, solutions such as absorbent matting raised grates and floor finishes that are textured count as some of the best strategies. In addition, dry contaminants, namely shavings, dust, and even sugar, could be kept from becoming potentially hazardous through regular and effective housekeeping. Also, spills and splashes need to undergo a thorough clean-up.

3. Dos

• If there is a possibility of a slip and fall mishap, the manufacturing units should use signage to warn workers of a potential hazard.
• Manufacturing facilities should replace the hard floors with carpet layering in spaces that employees frequently use.
• Investing in non – slip footwear reduces the possibility of a slip and fall due to the special padding located on the bottom of the sole.
• Integrating high-powered lighting can also hinder the possibility of a slip and fall mishap occurring among the workers.

4. Don’ts

• • The walking surfaces should not have clutter, and the walkways need to be free from spillage of any kind.
  • Factors such as unsecured carpets or rugs are detrimental to any workspace and need to be kept away in the commonly used areas.
  • Cables should never be kept in the way. Either tuck them behind walls or wrap them.
  • Integrate power outlets, phone jacks, and internet connections in locations that are easily accessible to avoid having the cables spread across the pathways.

In a workplace, injuries could occur due to factors such as contact with dangerous equipment, overexertion, slips, trips, and falls. By following an accident safety checklist, manufacturing units can equip themselves with real-time insights if their workers suffer injuries.
1. Introduction
Every industry should take the necessary steps to ensure their employees’ best interests, and this can be conducted with the help of the safety guidelines enacted by OSHA. However, accidents and mishaps in a factory are almost inevitable. Therefore, employers need to take special care on what to do when safety measures fail or are compromised.
2. Process
The first and foremost plan of action is for the employers to prepare themselves for a potential workplace mishap. A prompt response will alleviate the severity and the magnitude of the workplace injury, but this will also determine how much money the damage will cost the company. Business owners need to layout prudent risk, and response plans to minimize occupational hazards and mitigate work-related injuries. It will include the following:-
a. To ideate and develop response plans for various types of accidents.
b. Arrange training sessions for supervisors and employees on emergency and safety response plans.
c. Ensure that you stock up on first aid supplies and making them readily accessible.
d. Maintain emergency contacts on file for all employees.
e. Having a safety officer on call for hazardous tasks.
3. Dos
a. If an injury occurs, then it is best to move the injured workers to a safe space and assess the situation carefully enough to ensure that the other employees do not come in the way of harm.
b. Evaluate the situation carefully to make sure no other employees get hurt in the process.
c. With the incident still being fresh in your mind, note down all the relevant details about the incident and gather sufficient evidence such as pictures of the scene or the equipment that survived the incident as the employees may acquire medical attention later.
4. Don’ts
a.Do not go near any freshly waxed or polished floors.
b. Avoid any changes or modifications in the floor surface level.
c. Stay away from uneven floors, have holes in them, or have carpet edges.

The forklift area can become a potential accident spot in manufacturing concerns if timely safety measures are not taken. Safety at the job site can be ensured by following the accident safety checklist, where the authorities are notified in real-time when an unauthorized person enters the forklift area.
1. Introduction
To effectively and efficiently operate and maintain a forklift is no mere task and should only be performed by those who have already received training on the pre-operational planning on the usage of forklifts, preparation for the vehicle, along carrying out operational safety measures and procedures.
2. Process
Before using a forklift, it should undergo a thorough inspection. Forklifts are known to have many moving parts. All are subject to some malfunctioning or technical glitches. If the forklift has encountered an issue, refrain from using it until there has been a replacement. In addition, workers who operate the forklift need to chart out the travel routes of their day-to-day activities to increase efficiency.
3. Dos
a. The loads should not be too heavy as they could topple over and result in an injury.
b. When moving the forklift between and under structures, be mindful that there must be sufficient clearance for the lift and the load. It is never a good idea to underestimate how much space you have.
c. Maintain a preferred speed while using the forklift. For example, if it is indoors, it should be under 2MPH, while the outdoors rate should not exceed 15MPH.
4. Don’ts
a. Never allow anyone other than the forklift operator to use the forklift.
b. A forklift operator should never leave a heavy load unattended because walking away even for a few minutes could result in an accident.
c. When the forklift operator drives up or even down the ramp, they should never make a turn. To do so could mean that the forklift could very well flip over.
d. Avoid sitting on the load because you could fall off or even cause the burden to fall onto the floor.

As an industry that stays prone to several workplace accidents every day, businesses in the manufacturing industry need to keep an eye on activities where any working personnel is in close contact with running machinery.
1. Introduction
While machines can significantly improve the levels of production and efficiency, they cannot exist without their fair share of risks and hazards. Factors such as sharp or blunt edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces pose extreme dangers to the employees. However, many machines related mishaps are preventable if there is the proper and correct usage of the safeguards.
2. Process
Hazards are prone to happen during the operations or work is carried out on the material in question. All the moving parts of the machine tend to pose threats of injury or accident. Such examples would include gears, cranks, chains, couplings, belts, pulleys, flywheels, etc.

The machinery can culminate in severe accidents as people can get stuck and sustain injuries by moving parts of the machinery or the ejected materials. Additionally, machine parts, emissions, and materials (such as water or steam) can be cold or hot enough to result in scalds or burns, and then there are the electric currents that could cause burns or electric shocks.
3. Dos
a. There needs to be a thorough inspection conducted on the machines, with all the safeguards adequately fitted and is free from any defects.
b. Employers need to make sure that every static machine has been installed accurately.
c. There have to be utmost safety precautions while setting up the machine during normal usage, clearing blockages, and repairing breakdowns.
4. Don’ts
a. Never allow any unauthorized, untrained, or unqualified person to operate the machinery.
b. Never use a machine with a danger tag or sign attached to it without following proper safety precautions.
c. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling chains, or keep long hair open that could get caught in the moving machines.

Due to the high frequency of operations in a manufacturing setup, it can get arduous to keep an eye on entries in the restricted zones. However, compliance with the accident safety checklist ensures that only authorized people in a designated uniform enter a restricted area. If an unauthorized person tries to enter a restricted zone, there would be a real-time trigger to inform the concerned authorities.
1. Introduction
Preventing unauthorized access to individuals who try to enter certain restricted areas in the manufacturing facility is essential for the employees’ health, safety, and security. Therefore, the employers should take greater responsibility to secure the premises. Such a task can be done by adopting uniform triggers. Any inconsistencies in the levels of security could lead to thefts and accidents, thereby bringing potential harm to the employees.
2. Process
Unauthorized access happens when an employee or even members of the public make an entry into spaces that are off-limits to them, irrespective of the means of entry. Among the many methods in which physical security breaches can occur are as follows:-

a. By using lost or stolen keys, security passes, etc.
b. Breaking an entry through an unlocked door.
c. Tailgating (following an authorized person through a security gate or door).
d. Hacking into smart keys.
e. To lever or break down a weak door.
f. Convincing an authorized individual from inside the facility to allow access to an unauthorized person.

Among the ways to prevent unauthorized access is by having uniform triggers that will see that all the prohibited areas within an enterprise have clear markings. Such markings will be in the form of appropriate signage, especially in those areas wherein customers, clients, or authorized personnel are present.
3. Dos
a. Better signage leads to more precise indicators of prohibited zones within a manufacturing facility.
b. Employ security guards on active duty should keep potential trespassers away.
c. Always wear your prescribed uniform while entering a restricted area.
4. Don’ts
a. Do not grant access to a person if they cannot produce proper identification.
b. Do not enter a restricted area as it can risk your health and safety.