Sun, 18 Feb 2018 12:46:13 +0000 With Mark Kunda A MACHINE will always be a machine. Machines never invite people to go near them. People choose to go near. So every time you are near a machine, keep machine safety in mind. A machine, if not handled safely, can kill you. The state of most machines in Zambian companies pose many health and safety risks to workers. Most companies in our country have obsolete machines. These machines have been modified beyond recognition. They can’t even be operated using the manufacturer’s manual! Such machines have machine controls which are dysfunctional and sensors are bypassed. Operators use shortcuts to operate these machines. They have memorized what to do. Operators operate these machines through guesswork without any Standard Operating Procedure. These machines have damaged machine control buttons. The control panels are cracked. Missing bolts and nuts are never replaced. In certain cases, bolts and nuts are replaced with […]
