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PLANT SAFETY MATTERS
require 20 fc, while aircraft welders
require 50 fc. A fair balance is often
difficult-too little illumination will
result in a hazard and too much will
result in eye fatigue and strain.
Most reputable industrial distributors will analyze a facility with a
photometer and provide a lighting
proposal, complete with a photometric
analysis using CAD technology. This
analysis will show current footcandle
levels in each space and those that
can be expected after recommended
changes. Based on today's prices, sites
electing to improve their lighting by
changing to LED systems could realize
payback in less than two years.
Surface conditions
Technology and innovative materials
have allowed industrial facilities to
largely remove or reduce surface
hazards through the application
of products that increase visibility,
grip, and traction. These engineering
controls are necessary to ensure that
the risk of injuries is minimized.
■ Potholes and gaps. Harsh industrial
environments and weather can
wreak havoc on the condition
of floors, outside walkways, and
parking areas. It's important to walk
around a facility and surrounding
areas to identify all potholes and
gaps in flooring and other surfacing.
Each instance is a potential hazard
to personnel. Several inexpensive
and easy-to use epoxy products are
available to fill and smooth surfaces
where people walk.
■ Floor coatings. Many floor-coating
manufacturers have aggregate
options that, when mixed with the
floor product, will produce a rough
surface.
■ Surface sheets. Rigid fiberglass
sheets and peel-and-stick grip
products are a quick way to create
an enhanced surface in areas of
concern. Some options come in
different colors, levels of grip, and
aggregate size, allowing a site to
customize solutions based on their
particular needs.
■ Stair coverings. Stairs are a
particularly dangerous space
SEPTEMBER 2017
when it comes to STF hazards.
Pre-formed stair covers and grip
tapes provide additional traction for
stairs and walkways. Again, options
that feature high-visibility colors,
coupled with signage, can greatly
reduce stair accidents.
■ Ladder-rung covers. These molded
covers are a quick and inexpensive
way to provide additional traction
for an often-overlooked hazard.
■ Signage. "Slippery When Wet"
is not just the name of an iconic
rock album from the '80s. It's a
warning of an inherent hazard.
New employees, as well as visitors
who are unfamiliar with the facility,
are highly susceptible to STF risks.
They may not know that there's an
uneven surface under the stairs or
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maintenance Technology September 2017
Editorial
Uptime
On The Floor
Bionics Will Drive Future Factories
Filling The Skills Gap
Virtual Simulation and Plant Safety
Update Grounding Knowledge
Don't Overlook STF Hazards
Alternative LOTO Measures
SAP: Tips and Tricks
Compressed Air Filters
IR Inspections
Crack The Lube-Fault Code
DCIM Drives Efficiencies
Products
Ad Index
Showcase
Final Thought
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Cover1
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - 3
Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Editorial
Maintenance Technology September 2017 - 5
Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Uptime
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - On The Floor
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Bionics Will Drive Future Factories
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Filling The Skills Gap
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Virtual Simulation and Plant Safety
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Update Grounding Knowledge
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Don't Overlook STF Hazards
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Alternative LOTO Measures
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - SAP: Tips and Tricks
Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Compressed Air Filters
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - IR Inspections
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Crack The Lube-Fault Code
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - DCIM Drives Efficiencies
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Products
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Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Ad Index
Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Showcase
Maintenance Technology September 2017 - Final Thought
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