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Inadequate training
5
Root Causes of MOBILE EQUIPMENT
INCIDENTS AND BYPASSING/
INADEQUATE SAFEGUARDS
in the Food Manufacturing Industry
TOP 6
MOBILE EQUIPMENT INCIDENTS BYPASSING/INADEQUATE SAFEGUARDS
BY THE INDUSTRY, FOR THE INDUSTRY
WSPS worked with leaders in the Food Manufacturing Industry to
identify top root causes of two additional risks based on the risk
assessment completed in 2022.
No Pre-Start Health and
Safety Reviews
5
Rushing
3
Lack of reporting of unsafe
observations
6
Poor Visibility
2
Improper safeguarding
of equipment
3
Lack of/ineffective
processes
6
Lack of enforcement
4
Lack of enforcement
1
Accepting substandard
conditions
2
Workers not following
proper procedures
4
Layout of the
Workplace
1
