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.