Manufacturing safety is important to prevent or lessen the risk of workplace injury, illness and death.
The industry is a catch-all term to describe many different fields and companies, encompassing everything from battery manufacturing to the plastics industry. Manufacturing businesses may have vastly different operational practices and unique safety risks. Some businesses even have specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and compliance regulations. The industry might also have specific hazards due to weather conditions such as extreme cold or heat.
Despite these differences, manufacturing businesses are plagued by common risks when trying to manage workplace incidents.
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