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Serious accidents in machine maintenance: manipulation as a risk
"Discover the alarming results of the DGUV for accident statistics 2023: Learn that maintenance and armor of machines are far more dangerous than regular operation. Learn from the expert opinions on how manipulation of protective devices endanger and which measures can take executives to avoid accidents."
Serious accidents in machine maintenance: manipulation as a risk
In the shocking world of machine maintenance, dangerous risks lurk that are often underestimated! A new, frightening evaluation of the German statutory accident insurance (DGUV) shows that far more serious accidents occur in the maintenance and preparation of machines than during normal operation. In the brand new brochure "Work accident events 2023", the DGUV reveals alarming numbers that should make every entrepreneur list!
While the majority of the accidents happen in regular machine operation, the consequences of maintenance and armor are often more devastating. In 2023, 14 accidents in the maintenance ended tragically fatal, strongly in contrast to only 3 fatal incidents during machine operation! That lets the alarm bells ring! The numbers drastically show how dangerous the work of machine maintenance can be.
manipulation of security devices - a still risk!
Another frightening fact: The dangers that emerge from manipulated protective devices are enormous. Often, the employees hinder the safe functioning of security devices - for various reasons, for example to carry out maintenance work faster. The result? Thousands of work accidents are the direct sequence of such ruthless actions every year!
Stefan Otto, an expert in machine safety at the DGUV Institute for Occupational Health, warns: "More than a quarter of all machines are manipulated, sometimes even permanently!" It is particularly alarming to find out that in many cases the superiors are aware of these manipulations and that they also tolerate! This inevitably leads to an increase in accidents and endangers the health of the employees.
managers in duty!
How can this dangerous game be ended? It is in the hands of the managers! If you communicate clearly and clearly that any form of manipulation is unacceptable, you can help to significantly reduce the risk of accidents. In addition, when buying new machines, companies should make sure that they offer little incentive for manipulation!
The numbers are clear: accidents in machine maintenance are a ticking time bomb! Companies urgently need to act to ensure the security of their employees. The responsibility lies with the managers - you have to protect your employees from the insidious dangers of machine maintenance and ensure that security is very important!