many potential safety hazards exist when workplace operations require the use of ..industrial machinery and hazardous materials the first step towards ..creating a safe work environment is to ensure all employees are aware of the safety risks ..by the time you have completed this course you will be able to identify.. everyday hazards..that may affect you for your coworkers walk into any manufacturing or..distribution center..and you'll see forklifts at work these powered industrial trucks are needed to..lift and transport goods and materials..but they also pose many dangers as they are often operated in congested areas..occupied by people and moving equipment crush hazards may occur..when an object moves slips roles..spins or falls you could be run over by a forklift truck..and if you are working near the moving force so the truck you could easily be..crushed..fingers hands or other body parts can also get crushed between moving parts.. you need to be aware of your surroundings when operating in..and around industrial equipment next will look at lifting back hazards..which exist when an object is too heavy or too large to be lifted..carried or moved by one person you can easily strain your muscles..suffer a permanent back injury or cause injury to your foot if you drop the item..before you move an object consider how heavy it is..and how high you need to lift it an environmental hazard exists when there..is the potential for dangerous chemicals to contaminate the environment..improper storage handling and disposal of hazardous materials..can lead to an unsafe workplace your eyes can be injured if you work around..hazardous chemicals..such as cleaning solvents refrigerants battery acid..and lubricants other potential I hazards include gases..objects and fluids that are projected under high pressure..such as sparks from welding safeguard your eyes..by wearing the appropriate protective eyewear flammability hazards exist..whenever materials can ignite and start a fire keep flammable materials away..from heat sources and sparks..remember too that when materials ignite they may produce toxic fumes..which are also flammable and inhalation hazard..is the risk a breathing in any substance that is harmful some materials that emit..harmful fumes include fuel..hydraulic fluid and antifreeze you can suffer headaches..weakness nausea pneumonia and lung damage..wear a protective mask when working with any of these fluids..or when sending painter grinding metal Since the particles emitted can irritate..your respiratory tract..finally there are trip hazards which occur when cables and electrical cords..trail across floors..not only can you suffer injury from the fall but you could dislodge equipment on..which..other people are working keep work areas clear..Bob Stickles only a few instructional capabilities have been demonstrated here..student interactivity knowledge checks and other instructional tools have not..been included..but can be designed and developed to your specific needs