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Can you count the unsafe acts? (Video)

Now this video was shot in China, but see how many unsafe acts you can count the operator of this front-end loader commits in this 8 minute video.  Other than the obvious that he is not wearing his seatbelt and no back up alarm on the loader, how many can you spot?  All I can

20 incidents & 3 updates (1/06/13)

    Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2011 since 2007 since 2012 since 2012 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 1 (2012 = 68)  (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 1 (2012 = 52)  (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 0 (2012

Clarification of OSHA’s HAZWOPER Standard (1910.120) as it applies to clearing and re-railing train cars after derailments

Question 1: Do derailment response operations fall under paragraph (q) of the HAZWOPER standard?Question 2: Are the members of a crew responsible only for clearing and/or re-railing train cars during an emergency response operation considered skilled support personnel? Is there a required level of training for personnel who direct skilled support personnel?Question 3: Are earth

28 Incidents & 2 Updates (1/02/13)

(CORRECTED on 1/3/13 – it appears that the hazardous atmosphere (reported to be oxygen deficient) may have occurred outside the fermentation tank being prepared for maintenance, but within the “room” (CLICK HERE for article referencing “room”) where the tank(s) is located.  I have changed the classification to OXYGEN DEFICIENCY FATALITY until I know otherwise.  My apologies

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