Textile Industry Safety

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Textile industries involve diverse operations including fiber synthesis, weaving, manufacturing, dyeing and finishing. One of the oldest industries, textile operations have been studied extensively and many workplace standards exist. There are numerous health and safety issues associated with the textile industry. They include: chemical exposure from the processing and dyeing of materials, exposure to cotton and other organic dusts, musculoskeletal stresses, and noise exposure.

A comparison of the different types of textile mills shows that the rate of injuries varied among the different types of mills in 2019. Employees in fiber, yarn, and thread mills had an average injury rate of 2.9 per 100 full-time workers, whereas employees in knit fabric mills suffered an average injury rate of 3.5 per 100 full-time workers, employees in textile bag and canvas mills had an average of 3.6 injuries per 100 full time workers.

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Please note: Our training courses provide essential general knowledge awareness training about each topic, however an employer must provide training for the specific equipment, policies, and procedures in use at their work site(s).

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