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Propane torches can generate temperatures in excess of 2,000 degree Fahrenheit. It only stands to reason therefore that extreme caution must be taken when they are being used. A few simple safety rules will ensure that accidents and injuries are avoided.
Posted on September 2, 2010 at 10:32am —
Got this information from Jasson Farrier VP of Sales at Guardian Fall Protection last week through an email and thought that it might be something my readers would benefit from.
The ANSI 2007 Z359 has been the biggest topic in fall protection for a while now. What I would like to focus on today is the new 3,600 lb gate rule on all connectors used in fall protection. The gate (or closing part) of the connector previously had a standard l
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Labor day weekend… we look forward to a long weekend, time off work, weather permitting a BBQ and a party. Sales and consumption of alcohol increases and, unfortunately, so does the number of impaired drivers on the road.
The Department of Transportation wants another number to increase as well, namely the number of arrests for drunk driving. In order to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road this coming weekend, they have kicked off their annual "Over the Limit, Under Arres
… ContinuePosted on August 31, 2010 at 9:47am —
I get a lot of different email newsletters from different safety-related sites and agencies. I got one this morning from the Home Safety Council on Do-It-Yourself Safety Tips that I thought I would share with you.
Do-It-Yourself Safety Tips
Taking on home improvement projects can be fun and save you money, but do them safely. The State of Home Safety in Amer
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In our look at stormwater management part 3 we need to have a look at a rule that went into effect back in 1974 and amended in 2002 under the auspice of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act entitled the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC). It was designed to help make sure that oil, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other oil-based or chemicals and other solvents did not leech into the waterways.
The basics of
… ContinuePosted on August 26, 2010 at 10:00am —
I want to know what criteria people use to determine if a fire drill was a success. Do you use a checklist? Thank you
Started by J.W.. Last reply by Scott Schneider 23 hours ago.
How many of you have flat panel monitors in your facilities? I don't mean computer monitors, I mean more like television sets. And if you have a flat panel, what runs on it? Is it used in break room…
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I am seeing more and more health and safety professionals on Twitter sharing information, articles and links about workplace safety. In fact, you can now follow Ansell (creator of this fine social ne…
Tagged: Facebook, Ansell, Twitter
Started by Lara Kretler. Last reply by John Shea Aug 30.
Hi, I need basic information on construction and heavy equipment. information on how they are classified, etc., will be greatly appreciated. please send me a message immediately. Thank you!
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would you pls describe types of barricades & the specific names of materials that are using.
Thanks!!!
Our website at www.nationalsafetyinc.com also has some of the other articles I've written available for free download as well.
I want to eventually have powerpoints available for download as well for use in safety meetings, training, etc... but that's down the road a ways. Thanks for the suggestion.
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