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TATA Power launches a unique Safety Campaign in Haldia - SteelGuru


TATA Power launches a unique Safety Campaign in Haldia
SteelGuru
As a part of its safety initiatives, TATA Power Haldia plant introduced 'Har Ek Friend Safety ke liye Zaroori Hota Hai” safety drive comprising of a safety booklet along with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) kit to ensure safety for all its partners ...

Firefighter PPE standards: How you can make an impact - FireRescue1


Firefighter PPE standards: How you can make an impact
FireRescue1
The majority of these standards originate from the National Fire Protection Association. Standards on personal protective equipment establish minimum levels of performance that are intended to reflect firefighter needs. The process for creating and ...

Honeywell Reports Full-Year Sales Up 13% to $36.5 Billion; Proforma Earnings ... - Sacramento Bee


Honeywell Reports Full-Year Sales Up 13% to $36.5 Billion; Proforma Earnings ...
Sacramento Bee
Life Safety acquired King's Safetywear, a leading international provider of branded safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Headquartered in Singapore, King's will be integrated into the global Safety Products business and ...

Inspector General Tells EPA to Halt Risky Demolition Methods - Safety.BLR.com


Inspector General Tells EPA to Halt Risky Demolition Methods
Safety.BLR.com
According to the report, “Video footage and photos show government employees and contractors at the demolition sites without personal protective equipment, a possible violation of OSHA asbestos worker protection requirements.

Motorcyclists must wear personal protective equipment - Belvoir Eagle


Motorcyclists must wear personal protective equipment
Belvoir Eagle
FB 190-5 should not be confused with safety regulation 385-10 which says riders are encouraged to select personal protective equipment (PPE) that incorporates fluorescent colors and retro-reflective material. In April 2009, Department of Defense ...

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Safetyguy08

The L & I "Stay at Work" Program

A couple of weeks ago, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries quietly launched it "stay at work" program which pays employers who help injured employees stay on the job by giving them lighter duties or reassigning them temporarily until they are able to return to their regular duties.

The programs official launch was on January 10, but you can make a claim for any worker who falls in…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 27, 2012 at 9:25am

Safetyguy08

New OSHA White Paper "Injury and Illness Prevention Program"

Based on a proposal back in the spring of 2010, a new white paper by OSHA entitled "Injury and Illness Prevention Programs" makes a convincing case for a proactive approach to health and safety in the workplace through the identification and fixing of potential hazards before they injure employees.

The benefits, according to the white paper, include "higher productivity and quality, reduced turnover, reduced costs, and greater employee satisfaction."

These findings are…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 26, 2012 at 10:24am

Safetyguy08

Injuries and fatalities to headphone wearers almost triple in six years

They're everywhere you turn, walking down the street, in the malls, in the store next to you, even in the vehicle that pulls up to you at the light. I'm talking about headphone wearers who are listening to an mp3 player or some other portable audio device. The days of the boombox on the shoulder may be gone, much to the relief of everyone who didn't happen to share the musical taste of whoever…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 25, 2012 at 9:56am

Safetyguy08

Cold Stress and Hot Air

Got this white paper from Ergodyne. Haven't been able to locate it on their website but I've uploaded it to our website and here's the link for you to download it as a pdf.

WHITE PAPER: COLD STRESS AND HOT AIR

© 2009 Tenacious Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All Wrongs Reversed. 2 3/1/20092

When we’re young we take in a lot of tall tales—otherwise…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 24, 2012 at 10:08am

Safetyguy08

Tire Safety Awareness and Tips

Put tires at top of car safe driving list

With winter fully upon us, it's already a little late to get our vehicles ready for the rough weather and conditions ahead. Getting this accomplished before you need it is the way to go.

Some people call this winterizing and remember about anti-freeze, wiper fluid, water-grabbing gas additives and wiper blades.

While some climates aren't…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 23, 2012 at 10:34am

Safetyguy08

Power Outage Safety

In Western Washington yesterday, we have a lot of freezing rain which lead to a lot of power outages across the area. Through my facebook account, I received a set of tips on what to do and what not to do when there's a power outage and I thought that it should be passed along so here it is.

From the Pierce County Emergency Management site:

Power outage safety tips

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 20, 2012 at 10:10am

Safetyguy08

Warehouse Safety

As sometimes happens, I got an email from one of my blog readers yesterday with a link to information as related to safety in the warehouse. The information is pretty telling and I thought I'd share it with you.

Thanks Natalie

Warehouse Safety the Dangers of Modern Warehouses and How to Prevent Them

Warehouse Safety the Dangers of Modern Warehouses and How to Prevent…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 19, 2012 at 10:08am

Safetyguy08

A Whole Mess of Free Safety Stuff

Everyone likes FREE! Free is good, so you're going to love the link I'm going to provide today because it's a website on which everything is free and everything relates to safety.

Here's a brief overview of what you'll find there:

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 18, 2012 at 9:42am — 1 Comment

Safetyguy08

New ANSI/ASSE Standard for Job-Sites with Multiple Employers

A new standard, just released deals with health and safety on demolition and construction sites where there are more than one contractor present. The standard, which could quickly become an important resource for most large construction companies, is available for purchase on the ASSE website either as a Hard Copy or as a digital download.

From the ASSE Website:

ANSI/ASSE A10.33-2011

Safety…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 17, 2012 at 9:13am

Safetyguy08

Tuberculosis Awareness

TUBERCULOSIS AWARENESS

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United…

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Posted by Safetyguy08 on January 16, 2012 at 9:48am

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Susan Quigley

Facility Safety Audit

Coorporate just issued us the requirement of conducting a full facility safety audit weekly.  Does everyone already have a ready made templet so I can adjust it for our own facility.  BTW were a…Continue

Started by Susan Quigley Jan 6.

Dr Graham Marshall

Do bears live in North Dakota?

On a recent trip to ND, I came across some interesting animal tracks.  Can anyone identify them?  To see pics, check here: …Continue

Tags: Box, Tool, Risk

Started by Dr Graham Marshall Jan 5.

Utai Tomita

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) 7 Replies

I would like to know what is the difference of a JSA and Risk Assessment. We usually use KYK instead of JSA at tool box meeting before start working.Continue

Started by Utai Tomita. Last reply by Faisal Javed Mir Jan 3.

Darryl Boles

"Pull marble from bag " safety demo & other safety meeting routines

Is anyone familiar with the safety "game" where there is a bag of marbles withdifferent colors?  Each color represents an injury or near miss or death. There is a co-relation to the number of marbles…Continue

Tags: game, meeting, safety

Started by Darryl Boles Jan 2.

Michelle Sears

What's your favorite motivational/safety quote? 29 Replies

Favorite Motivational Quote: If you want something, you'll find a way - If not, you'll find an excuse.Favorite Safety Quote: Don't learn safety by accident!Continue

Started by Michelle Sears. Last reply by John Shea Dec 30, 2011.

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OSHA News

Patton Boggs Insights - January 2012 - Administration/Congress: MSHA, OSHA ... - JD Supra (press release)


Patton Boggs Insights - January 2012 - Administration/Congress: MSHA, OSHA ...
JD Supra (press release)
The Labor Department's fiscal 2012 appropriations bill, approved by Congress last month, includes modest spending boosts for both MSHA and OSHA. MSHA's budget has risen to $374 million from $361.8 million, while OSHA's budget has increased to $565.9 ...

Two OSHA training sessions to be held at Bass Pro - SW Iowa News


Two OSHA training sessions to be held at Bass Pro
SW Iowa News
The Southwest Iowa Employers' Council in conjunction with Iowa Workforce Development is offering two training sessions in February for employers who are interested in promoting safety in their workplace while earning the Federal OSHA 10 Hour Safety ...

OSHA cites Syracuse company after worker is burned in fire - Syracuse.com


OSHA cites Syracuse company after worker is burned in fire
Syracuse.com
The proposed penalties stem from an OSHA inspection sparked by a Sept. 20 fire at the company's plant at 116 Granger St., said Christopher Adams, OSHA's area director in Syracuse. An employee suffered burns when he tried to put out a fire when vapors ...
Syracuse company cited for safety violations

OSHA reduces fine for Kearney sewage plant - KHAS-TV


OSHA reduces fine for Kearney sewage plant
KHAS-TV
Commercial Construction, of Lincoln, has paid the penalty and corrected all the violations OSHA found. Officials had said the company failed to provide lifejackets or work vests for employees working over or around water and didn't have needed rescue ...

Adequate Enforcement of Cal-OSHA's I2P2 Can Reduce Injuries - EHS Today


Adequate Enforcement of Cal-OSHA's I2P2 Can Reduce Injuries
EHS Today
Cal-OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) can lead to a reduction of injuries and illnesses, but only if inspectors do more than review employers' written document. The findings, from a study by RAND Corp., could have significance for the ...

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