LTI: Fall from height leading to Multiple Fractures
[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…
Electrical Safety Tips -Safety Moment #6
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Approximately 230 electrical related fatalities occur each year.Electricity is everywhere, so reliable and useful these days that it is often taken for granted, and it is somewhat shocking how…
Worker Sucked Into Long Island Cesspool
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A cesspool collapsed at a home on Long Island, consuming the front yard and part of the driveway of the home and killing a worker who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px…
OSHA: Republic Steel Exposed Employees to Excessive Lead Levels
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Canton, Ohio automotive steel manufacturer Republic Steel is cited for repeated and serious violations after failing to guard machines, lack of lockout/tagout devices and exposing employees to lead.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width:…
Connecting the Worker to Hearing Protection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a connected workplace, employees and supervisors accurately would know how much protection each worker achieves with a particular earplug or earmuff.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style:…
Air Emissions Mangement Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Global Standard sets the minimum requirements to assess and manage air emissions of regulated pollutants to be protective of human health and the environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4…
CSB cites lack of safety management in final report on California refinery explosion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Torrance, CA – A breakdown in safety management played a major role in an explosion at a refinery in Torrance a little more than two years ago, the Chemical Safety Board stated in its final report released May 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container”…
Tips to prevent heat illness -Safety Moment #5
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Washington – A new video from OSHA aims to inform workers of all ages about the importance of taking precautions against heat illness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”S.M#5 : Tips…
First aid requirements at construction site
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers are responsible for first aid in the workplace. To determine the first aid needs of your workplace, first you’ll need to do an assessment. Then, you can review the findings and take necessary steps to put proper first aid…
Site Equipment and Tools Inspection Procedure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This guide line enable you To establish minimum requirements regarding the site tools and Equipment inspection are available for use or used at construction site work places and to clarify the responsibilities for the provision of construction plant and equipment to…
MSHA: Five Miners Die in First Three Months of 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MSHA announces safety campaign to encourage mine workers and operators to perform regular inspections and account for all employees.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ xt_row_id=”Set Up Your Workstation” css=”.vc_custom_1494238268613{margin: 2px !important;padding: 2px !important;background-color: #00b8dd !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1494238568685{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left:…
Know how to handle a hammer -Safety Moment #4
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]According to the statistics of Occupational Health and Safety, hammers are “widely used and often abused.” So, what can workers do to avoid injuries?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”S.M#4 : Know how…
Operator dies when forklift falls off loading dock
[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…
A Guide to Eye Wash and Emergency Shower Stations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Purchasing the best eye wash and emergency shower equipment based on your needs is half the battle when it comes to protecting workers from severe eye injuries. Maintaining the stations and training employees on proper use is the other half.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row…
