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Knowing the category of your hazard

The lessons that we learn when we first start learning are often the ones that we tend to forget over time. Robert Fulgrum wrote a book entitled "Everything I needed to learn I learned in Kindergarten" that turned into a bestseller. It was essentially a reminder of the important lessons that we have forgotten over the years such as "Play nice" and "Everything is better with milk and cookies".

In the world of safety, I have found the same principle to be true. One of the basic lessons…

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Added by Safetyguy08 on June 18, 2010 at 10:02am — No Comments

Danger From Above: Snow & Ice

Here in Maryland we are still digging out from our latest snowfall.Snow and ice accumulation on rooftops can be a significant danger hiding in plain sight.Take a moment to survey your workplace for potential ice and snow hazards from above.If hazards do exist at your workplace,take action to minimize or completely eliminate them by removing the snow and overhanging ice.If removal of the hazardous snow and ice isn't feasable,post warning signs and make everyone aware of the potential… Continue

Added by Bob Geary on February 22, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

DUST EXPLOSION TESTING REQUIREMENT UNDER NEW OSHA NATIONAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM

Dust explosions are a serious hazard in industries nationwide. They lead to the loss of production, plant/facility destruction and personnel injury or fatality.



In 2005, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board issued a report stating that between 1980 and 2005, at least 281 deadly combustible dust incidents (fires and explosions) occurred in the U.S., killing 119 people and injuring 718 others while extensively damaging or destroying facilities. Congressional hearings… Continue

Added by Ashley Swanson on August 5, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Dust Explosion Characterization and Hazard Assessment (Part 2)

Summary:



Methods have been presented to

evaluate the dust and hybrid explosion

hazards in plants and process operations.

Ways to evaluate hazards have been

presented relative to material reactivity,

ignitability and explosion output. Criteria

for successful engineering hazards analysis

have been identified. In powder operations,

dust and hybrid fires and explosions can be

minimized so that the potential is never

near the operational… Continue

Added by Ashley Swanson on July 10, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Electrical Safety for Construction Site Workers

The first steps in eliminating and controlling electrical hazards in construction sites are to provide proper training and PPE to affected employees. Ground fault electrical shock is the most common electrical hazard in construction sites. With appropriate grounding, you protect both employees and electrical equipment.

Added by John Miley on September 10, 2008 at 11:09pm — 1 Comment

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ICE your Phone - In Case of Emergency

ICE - In Case of EmergencyProgramming of Emergency Contact Numbers in your PLATEAU Cell PhonesICE – In Case of Emergency - programming of your cell phones with ICE is a concept that was developed by a paramedic in England. It was realized that most of his victims did not carry emergency contact information but did carry cell phones. So the campaign started was to get people who carry cell phones to put in a listing of ICE in their cell phone directory with a number that should be called In Case…See More
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Webb-Rite Safety has engineered, completed testing and began production of the WRS8D 8 foot web 100% dual-leg SRL available with any configuration of hooks needed. The total weight with standards hooks is only 4.5 lbs making it the lightest dual-leg…
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Sarah Chamberland has completed a Diploma in Manufacturing and testing. His responsibilities include production and safety inspection of construction equipment and also repair services for equipment.…Continue

Started by Sarah Chamberland May 1.

Industrial head protection standard (Z89.1) to be revised; consensus viewers needed

The voluntary consensus standard, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protective is scheduled to be revised this year.  The standard, recognized by OSHA, includes the…Continue

Tags: OSHA, ISEA, Z89.1, hats, protection

Started by Cristine Fargo Apr 25.

Be a Safety Leader: Join Our Wolf Pack 1 Reply

We are looking for partners to make a commitment to safety by joining our Wolf Pack. By joining the pack, you are committing to the safety and well being of first responders and your own…Continue

Started by John Petropoulos Memorial Fund. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth Apr 24.

Road Safety Solutions 1 Reply

The Road Safety Signs ,Barriers,Humps,Hazard Markers and Visual Warnings are some of the important marks to be observed. Signs such as "keep left",stop, "give way" should not be casually treated.…Continue

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Started by Enna Henry. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth Apr 24.

What's your favorite motivational/safety quote? 53 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 LULA MULLINS Apr 23.

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