Does your facility use this tool that creates over-looked safety risks?

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Safe, Efficient, Profitable: A Worker Safety Podcast, Joe and Jen Allen put a spotlight om an overlooked source of workplace injuries: hose handling. While hoses are a staple tool across manufacturing, sanitation, and agricultural facilities, the hosts reveal practices and conditions that can lead to significant injuries.

Through real-world examples, the episode breaks down the top hose-handling opportunities, encouraging safety professionals and plant management to evaluate their cleaning processes to see if any of these risks are at their facility.


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Key Topics Covered:
⚠️ One of the top underestimated injury sources
🪜 Hose handling at elevation
🔥 Hot water
💪 Ergonomics
🧼 Partial washdowns and product changeovers
🚫 Training
💡 Storage and transport risks
🧪 Chemical vs. water
🧤 Nozzle problems
☔ Spray angle
✅ Practical solutions
🔍 Behavior-based audits

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This video is intended for educational purposes. Solutions offered are not designed to take the place of an attorney , safety, or medical professional, and should not be taken as legal or medical advice. It is recommended that viewers consult a safety consultant, medical provider or an occupational safety legal team as applicable to help navigate their specific circumstances.