As industry trends and standards change, one thing stays consistent through it all, safety. At Atlas Copco, we understand that safety and ergonomics are the most valuable resources a workplace has.
Ergonomics is the commitment we make to keeping tool operators safe and comfortable by way of avoiding dangerous exposure to unnecessary physical strain and vibrations as they use our tools and solutions. This means that with every piece of machinery or tool that we develop, the comfort and safety of operators will always be the top priority.
When our sales representative walked into a customer’s plant, he noticed that there was an electrical risk with their tools, being that they were uncovered. He presented Atlas Copco isolated sockets and insulated tool covers to the company in order to prevent injuries or hazards from happening to the tool operators. Accidental operator exposure to electrical voltage over 120V DC can result in:
- Shock
- Muscle contraction
- Severe injury
- Death
The company didn’t have the tool upgrade in their budget, so they declined for the time being.
Fast forward a few months in that customer’s plant, a tool operator suffered an electrical shock injury from the uncovered tool. Luckily, the operator’s injuries weren’t too serious, but this workplace injury resulted in the company coming back to our salesman and switching over to Atlas Copco’s isolated sockets in their entire plant.
The importance of safety and ergonomics goes beyond just the safety of the operator. When the operator is out, or a tool is damaged, the production is shut down causing a loss of revenue. Not to mention if the injury to the operator is serious, the company would have to pay additionally out of pocket. To see just how much “safety pays” check out this tool on OSHA’s website.
To sum it up, our sales representative noticed an electrical risk, brought it to the company’s attention, stayed persistent, and eventually got the company to make the switch to Atlas Copco’s isolated sockets and insulated tool covers. Making the companies aware of potential injury hazards can save revenue and keep the operators out of harm’s way.
If you’re interested in learning more about isolated sockets and insulated tool covers, contact us to schedule a demo today!