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Use Sunscreen Spray? Avoid Open Flame

This is not the first time I have posted this warning, but from news accounts there are still PLENTY of people who are not heeding the warnings!  You love a good summer barbecue and wisely use sunscreen if you are out in the sun. What you may not know is that if you apply certain…...

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Interviewing: 10 Common Indicators of Deception – Part 2 (USFA)

In Part 1, the following five of the 10 signs that can be used to detect possible deception in written and oral statements, indicating that an individual may be withholding, altering or fabricating information, were outlined: lack of self-reference; verb tense; answering questions with questions; equivocation; and oaths. Listed below are the remaining five signs…...

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Interviewing: 10 Common Indicators of Deception – Part 1 (USFA)

I saw this and thought, EVERY safety professional who investigates accidents/incidents needs to know these!  We MUST get facts and ALL the facts in our investigations; anything less is a DIS-SERVICE to those involved in the accident and those who will follow doing the job after the investigation.  Here are some tips on how to…...

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WARNING Signs of Electrical Dangers (from NFPA)

There are several ways you can assess your risk and make simple changes to reduce the hazards that may be present in an electrical system. By ensuring that your home undergoes a thorough electrical inspection completed by a qualified electrician before buying, selling, or remodeling a home, you can help make certain your home’s electrical…...

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Effect of Chemical Substances on Hearing – Interactions with Noise

Today, no one would consider challenging the idea that noise exposure causes deafness. In fact, hearing losses caused by industrial noise represent one of the main occupational diseases in Québec and in many industrialized countries. It is slightly more surprising to learn that exposure to certain industrial chemicals may lead to hearing loss. These substances…...

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ACGIH® BOARD RATIFIES 2013 TLVs® AND BEIs®

ACGIH® announced today that its Board of Directorsratified the 2013 Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs®). The Board also approved recommendations for additions to the Notice of Intended Changes (NIC). A listing of the substances that were acted upon is attached. The Annual Reports of the ratifications of the ACGIH® Board will be published in the…...

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New Volume of Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Available from ASTM International

ASTM International has announced the publication of a new volume of the compilation, STP 1561, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres.  The updated 13th volume includes 17 peer-reviewed papers that cover the latest research on the ignition and combustion of metals and non-metals, oxygen compatibility of components and systems, analysis of ignition and…...

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Pipeline Safety: Accident and Incident Notification Time Limit

Owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities are already required to provide telephonic reports of pipeline incidents and accidents to the National Response Center (NRC) promptly, accurately, and fully communicate the estimated extent of the damages. PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to notify the owners…...

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Safety Glasses – Run over

Hi Bryan, If anyone has employees who wonder why they need safety glasses, and if they really as super-strong as touted; the accompanying photos should help!  An employee mistakenly placed these on the hood of his car-pooling, full sized van this morning.  They promptly slid off the hood as he walked toward the house to…...

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Doing it Right! – Stencil Knife Improvement

Back in the Polyurea area, they sometimes need to trim foam trays to remove rough edges, making them look as clean as possible for our customers. The stencil knives were laying on the table waiting to bite someone who moved a hand across the table. Hazard known; how to fix was the next step. With…...

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