Design and Development of Multi-Profile Sheet Forming Machine for Small Scale Industries

Neje, Chetan; Balappa, B. U.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2017.09.042

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“…Examples of this type of industry include the processing of aluminium windows, iron doors, and brass door handles. Operations involved in the metal processing industry include metal production, recycling, processing (turning, grinding, welding) and others (Nejea and Balappa, 2017). Workers in the metal small-scale industries are usually exposed to many occupational hazards including mechanical hazards (such as tools and equipment), physical hazards (such as noise and vibration), chemical hazards (such as welding fumes), and extensive physical load (Jelinic et al, 2005).…”

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Workplace hazards and safety practices in the small-scale industries

ElSharkawy

2024

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The small-scale industries are considered a major sector of economic investment in the world. Small-scale industries typically suffer from problems such as poor management systems, poor safety training, difficulties in complying with legislation, and absence of safety performance. This study aimed to measure the levels of heat stress and noise and assess the safety performance in small-scale industries. Twenty industrial workshops were selected representing four different types of small-scale industries (foundries, automotive repair, metal processing, and aluminium processing) in Alexandria, Egypt. Inside each selected workshop, both levels of heat stress and noise were measured by calibrated instruments. A pre-designed checklist evaluated the adequacy of the safety performance. Noise levels ranged between 86.4 ± 2.0 and 89.7 ± 2.7 dB exceeding the recommended value (85 dB). In the most studied workshops, the levels of heat stress were relatively high, especially in the foundries. Besides, the safety practices at all these workshops were poor or very poor. The most obvious safety problems included poor housekeeping, lack of PPEs, inadequate illumination, absence of emergency exits, and insufficient fire extinguishers. The results emphasize the responsibility of the local authorities to give more attention and interest to this type of industry.

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confidence: 99%