Door Safety

Doors are more dangerous than you might think. According to 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, in the private sector, 120 door accidents occurred that required amputations; 410 were categorized as multiple traumatic injuries and disorders; 870 door collisions caused soreness and pain, including 100 that resulted in back injuries; and 1,250 other types of injuries occurred.

Tommy D. Raye's article from the latest issue of Safely Made, the Manufacturing Practice Specialty’s online technical publication, outlines the costs and effectiveness of common warning systems, such as placing a barricade around a door or installing an automated warning device.

How do you prevent door accidents and injuries in your workplace? What type of warning system has worked best for you?