pinch points

English translation: parts of machinery where hands can become trapped

02:58 Mar 17, 2008

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping

English term or phrase: pinch points

Potential hazards
List the main hazards associated with this job.

Stored released energy, cuts, pinch points and excessive weights, falling equipments

What is the meaning of pinch points?

Rajan Chopra KudoZ activity Questions: 537 (1 open) (4 without valid answers) (4 closed without grading) Answers: 1591 India
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Selected answer:parts of machinery where hands can become trapped

Explanation:
See the reference: http://www.aurstaff.com/Safety/pinch_points.pdf

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Note added at 51 mins (2008-03-17 03:50:07 GMT)
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Actually, not just hands ... any part of the body. See: http://www.bnsf.com/employees/communications/bnsf_today/2007...

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Jackie Bowman
Local time: 11:46

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parts of machinery where hands can become trapped

Jackie Bowman

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parts of machinery where hands can become trapped

Jackie Bowman
Local time: 11:46
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