Plastics Industry Safety

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Employing just under one million workers in the United States in 2021, the plastics industry represents a substantial portion of the American workforce. Various safety and health concerns exist throughout the plastics industry, ranging from raw material manufacturing to plastics processing. Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environments, making them more vulnerable to injury. The following workplace hazards may be present at a worksite in the plastics industry.

  • Electrical
  • Ergonomics
  • Hazard communication
  • Isocyanates
  • Legionnaires' disease
  • Lockout/tagout
  • Machine guarding
  • Noise
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Powered industrial trucks
  • Respiratory protection
  • Walking/working surfaces

To help you develop and implement a safety program, OSHAcademy offers courses and programs that are designed to equip employers and workers with the knowledge necessary to identify potential hazards and mitigate risk at your facilities.

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Programs to Consider

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Please note: Our training courses provide essential general knowledge awareness training about each topic, however an employer must provide training for the specific equipment, policies, and procedures in use at their work site(s).

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