Safety & Health in the Stone Crushing Industry - Occupational ...

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Proper training on safe posture during work
Issue at least rubber soled shoes, gloves, helmets, goggles and nose masks
The platform should be sturdy and access should be made safe with a ladder or steps
Light the chute area during night time work for better vision; yellow fog lights can be tried
Cover the top of the standing platform to avoid falling objects coming from the loading area
above
The operator may be provided with a torch light (fog light) for seeing inside the chute during
day or night
B.2 Repair and Maintenance of the Main Crusher
Nature of work:
Frequent shut down of the crusher occurs during operation and heavy parts are removed and fixed
during this activity. This task is usually done as group work.
Picture 17; maintenance and cleaning of crusher
Risk Factors:
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Lifting heavy loads in unsafe postures may cause back pain
Unsafe holding and improper lifting methods may cause the material to drop, resulting in
injury to hands and legs
Incorrect postures, unstable foot positions, and exertion in work may cause trips and falls
Frequent and awkward work postures, over exertion, lifting above the shoulders, holding
for long time etc., may cause Musculoskeletal Disorders
Not using PPE may result in pulmonary diseases, hand, and leg injuries
− Standing unstably on the machines during work may result in falls
RULA “priority score”: 7 Suggested Action: Investigate and change immediately
REBA “priority score”: 11 Suggested Action: Very high score, action necessary NOW!