The Safety Brief

Loose Clothing Hazards


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Keep clothing tucked and tight! If not, workers could be pulled into a machine. Baggy pants, neck ties and untied shoe laces are just a few examples of loose clothing hazards in the workplace. / /Untucked shirts, unzipped jackets and other flapping items may be drawn in to belts, shafts, gears, pulleys, chains, or other rotating, reciprocating, or moving parts. / / Loose clothing may also catch fire, or cause a person to slip and fall. / / Training workers, and posting signage reminders can help eliminate loose clothing hazards. Other options are a dress code, or requiring uniforms.

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The Safety BriefBy Dan Clark. Brief safety industry updates and tips for the safety manager.