The potential hazards associated with moving machinery should be considered before relocating equipment.
In some cases, the plant movement process can be dangerous if not handled properly. However, you can safely relocate your machinery with minimal risk by being aware of these hazards and taking steps to mitigate them.
This blog will outline the various hazards encountered during plant and machinery movement and their safety measures to reduce these hazards. So stay tuned and start reading!
1. Sharp Edges
You can understand the sharp edges around the corners of the plant and machinery can cause injuries to people. One may think it is a minor injury, but if you neglect it, the minor injuries will become severe. The severity of the injuries varies based on the bruise, scabs, crushed when moving machinery, and other accidents.
Hence, it is understandable that it may be a hazard if not handled properly. Also, wear safety gear or gloves to avoid injuries and check if you have any damage after moving plants or machinery every time. Finally, take proper medical assistance whenever you are injured.
2. Entangled Hazards
This hazard happens when your body parts or yourself get caught in between while moving a plant or machinery. The severity of injuries caused by this hazard ranges from a significant injury to sudden death. This hazard only occurs when a plant or machinery is involved.
3. Weather Conditions
Inclement weather conditions can make it more challenging to move plants and machinery safely. Although it appears predictable, its predictability is uncertain because the control is out of human hands. For example, strong winds can cause plants and machinery to topple over, while heavy rain can make the ground slippery and reduce visibility.
Then how will we take preventive measures for this hazard? First, safety is essential, and we try to avoid uncertain weather or climate conditions. Second, check the weather forecast from the day you are moving until you reach your destination and plan accordingly.
4. Risk of Collision
If the plant and machinery are not moved in a safe and controlled manner, they collide with each other or with objects in the surrounding area. This can cause damage to the plant and machinery and injuries to those in the vicinity.
5. Ground Conditions
Ground conditions can affect the stability of plants and machinery when moving. For example, if the ground is uneven or slippery, there is a greater risk of plant and machinery tipping over or sliding off-track.
6. Loading and Unloading Hazards
Almost every logistics or transportation sector faces this problem daily. Various factors cost this hazard. But there are ways to minimise the risks and make sure your plant and machinery arrive safe and sound at their new home:
- Make sure you have the right equipment for the job. For example, using a Forklift or crane is always safer than trying to muscle something heavy into place.
- Take your time. Rushing the job will only increase the chances of something going wrong.
- Always have someone on hand to help with the loading and unloading process.
One can understand that moving a plant or machinery can be hazardous if proper precautions aren’t taken. Therefore, employers must provide necessary safety training and precautions to ensure their employee’s safety. Now that we discussed the various hazards while moving plants or machinery follow the safety measures provided to ensure your safety.
