ACPA Chairman’s Safety Award Sheer Steel/Box Lock Installation Assistance Tool Rapid City, SD
Very physically demanding process Very time consuming Problem Slipping locking rods into shear steel and employees were exposed to safety hazards. Very physically demanding process Very time consuming
Safety hazard exposures: Problems Safety hazard exposures: Pinch Points Overexertion – Pushing cages Strain – Shoulder/Wrist Struck By – Pry bar to push open cages Laceration – Cage Steel
Solution Fabricated shear steel assistance tool in house with square and flat bar
Solutions:
Allows one employee to place locking rods. Features Allows one employee to place locking rods. Eliminate safety hazards and manual labor. Placing locking rods securely in cage to improve better quality of product. Tool was fabricated in house with square and flat steel.
Reduces overexertion to bodies Eliminates pinch points Benefits Reduces overexertion to bodies Eliminates pinch points Eliminates strain risks Eliminates cuts and abrasion Takes less time and people to install locking rods
Benefits After developing tool have found it can be used on installing box locks on heavy steel cages. Improve quality of production as tool ensures locking rods are securely in place.
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