Near-Miss: Shackle Configuration
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1477219179613{border-radius: 2px !important;}”]These flashes summarize the key matters and incidents, allowing wider dissemination of lessons learnt form them. The information below has been provided in a good faith by members and should be reviewed individually by recipients, who will…
Personal Fall Protection Equipment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires workers to use a fall protection system where they could fall at least 3 m (10 ft.) or where a fall from a lesser height may result in serious injury. This booklet is…
Improper use of lifeline results in death of worker
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These flashes summarize the key matters and incidents, allowing wider dissemination of lessons learnt form them. The information below has been provided in a good faith by members and should be reviewed individually by recipients, who will determine it’s relevance to…
Portable Ladder Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ladder An appliance usually consisting of two side rails joined at regular intervals by cross pieces called steps, rungs, or cleats, on which a person may step when ascending or descending. Note: All ladders used shall be rated as Type 1A…
Cancer Vessel: Inspectors Find High Lead Levels at Fraser Shipyards
When it comes to harmful substance exposure, workers pay the ultimate price: their life. OSHA estimates more than 800,000 workers in general industry and another 800,000 in construction are exposed to lead. Recently, sampling results from a Fraser Shipyards work site…
Effective Group Lockout Techniques
Properly locking out machinery to complete tasks where sudden activation could be disastrous is challenging enough for one person. Add in a group of people who need to work together to complete complicated repairs or necessary servicing, and the stage…
Choosing a Low-Level Scissor Lift that Fits Your Project
Using an oversized lift on indoor worksites is sometimes like attacking a mosquito with a baseball bat. It’s impractical, unsafe and might do more damage than good. Low-level scissor lifts are ideal for indoor projects, such as electrical installation or…
Danger Signs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”5″ images=”4130,4129,4128,4127,4126,4125,4124,4123,4122,4121,4120,4119,4118,4117,4116,4115,4114,4113″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text] ANSI Z535.5 Definition: Danger: Indicate[s] a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal word “DANGER” is to be limited to the most extreme situations. DANGER [signs] should…
