Emergency drills and exercises
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emergencies, such as fires and explosions, immediately threatening the health of the workers, cannot be ruled out in most companies. In order to minimize the impact, it is necessary that every person in such a situation knows exactly what to…
Hand and Finger Injury Risks in Oil and Gas Industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jobs in the oil and gas industry are some of the most hazardous in the world. In addition to fire and explosion risks, there are certain risks – such as injuries to hands and fingers – that workers face on…
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…
