Provides information about dangers inherent in material handling and role hazard analysis, work planning, and walk-downs
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
October 23, 2014
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October 23, 2014
OE-3 2014-05: Losing Control: Material Handling Dangers
This Operating Experience Level 3 (OE-3) document provides information about the dangers inherent in material handling and the role hazard analysis, work planning, and walk-downs can play in preventing injuries during heavy equipment moves. More than 200 material handling events reported to the Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) from January 1, 2010, through August 31, 2014.