Talk:Class Dismissed
On the note of workman’s comp, i would say that’s a crappy loophole, more than it is a good thing, ALTHOUGH i get compliance can be rough, especially when these small companies are starting up (Meanwhile Walmart can have a full office building dedicated to it!)
Kind of touches on Code is a Floor Not a Ceiling type stuff.
GRANTED if you have everything set up nicely + planned well, short of a not at fault Car Crash, there isn’t really any GOOD reason to get hurt on the job these days.
Hearing Loss / Occupational Lung Hazard Exposure are the only ones that spook me/seem like they need more effort given to them.
It depends on how OSE does Ladders/Elevated Work Platforms/Roofs etc, but a mix or Caution+No Go Zones+Training, as well as Fall Arrest Harnesses whenever needed etc and people having major falls shouldn’t be a concern.
A mix of Substitution (use quieter processes if possible), Engineering Controls (Have a “Hush Kit” via a good Muffler added to the generator/Power Cube etc, as well as a Generator Noise Control Box ), Really Good PPE via Electronic Hearing Protection integrated with Walkie Talkies and/or people’s phones, or even the more Mundane Administrative Controls (Distance, sound drops off so don’t chill right kext to the loud af gear/limit time in that zone etc, granted a crappy control but CAN WORK)
Dust Control, especially for Grinding/Stick Welding etc is a BIT more difficult. An Open Source Downdraft Table + a Shop Vac etc could probably do well for most small woodworking tools + angle grinding etc. Also On Tool Dust Extraction
Welding Fume Extraction is a BIT more tricky, but doable. Also Engineering Controls of use cleaner processes such as MIG or TIG etc
Another option would be give the welders a PAPR Weld Hood and just keep others far enough away while nasty 6010 fumes are being made etc
Getting/Making an Emergency Eyewash Station for the shop is a must imo, those sterile eyewash bottles could be a bit of a cheap stopgap measure, but they aren’t ideal due to costing money/being a bit harder to use in a panic.
GRANTED i’m kind of the resident safety snob, and TO BE FAIR i get the issues in getting all that setup (Although if i ever go out there i’d love to help :3 ), but yeah WAY better to get ahead of it rather than spook people off or WORST case scenario someone gets hurt then some crazy lawsuit/expose etc
Kind of rambling, but the workmen's comp bit had me wanting to get all this across, tell me what you think i guess+other ideas (as always) are welcome
The other ideas short of MAYBE the AI stuff are spot on too, i would love to play with all the fancy CNC Tools!