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Preventing injuries when working with ride-on roller/compactors

Published Date:

October 2004

Series:

Workplace solutions ; DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2005-101 ;

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Corporate Authors:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Description:

"Workers who operate or work around roller/compactors are at risk of injury from a machine rollover or being struck by the machine or its components. NIOSH recommends that injuries and deaths be prevented through wider use of rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts on roller/compactors, training, establishing and adhering to safety plans and safe work practices, and using appropriate personal protective equipment." --NIOSHTIC-2

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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