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2012 Photo of the Week #47 (Missing certification on plastic gas container)

While being drug through store after store this weekend I decided to take the opportunity to get some photos to share.  This week’s photo is one that many do NOT believe me when I tell them that not all plastic gas cans have a UL, FM, ASTM, certification.  This particular photo is of a 5-gallon…...

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28 Incidents & 2 Updates (11/24/12)

  Many THANKS to my newest Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2012 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 67 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 51 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 66 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions…...

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Chlorine Leak video footage (17K pound 2002 Festus, MO)

I wish I had the orginal footage as it was long with limited interuptions, but this short piece will provide a good idea of how heavy CL2 is and how fast it can tarvel across the ground!… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Federal Jury Convicts Former Shaw Group Safety Manager Of Major Fraud Against The United States

Injuries Hidden at TVA Nuclear Sites to Obtain Over $2.5 Million in Safety Bonuses Following a 12-day trial in U.S. District Court, a jury convicted the former Shaw Group Safety Manager, 55, of eight counts of major fraud against the United States.   Sentencing is set for 2:00 p.m., Feb. 21, 2013, in U.S. District Court…...

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Internal Combustion Engines as Ignition Sources

Internal combustion engines present an ignition hazard when used in facilities processing flammable liquids and gases. If flammable vapors or gases are released in these facilities, an internal combustion engine could ignite the flammable materials with catastrophic consequences. Investigations by OSHA and the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) document a history of fires and explosions…...

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November is a month to think fire safety

Not many people outside the safety community relaize that the month of November has seen two of the biggest USA fatal fires over the past 70 years.  November 28, 1942 was the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire where 492 people died and November 21, 1980 was the MGM Grand fire where 85 guests and hotel employees died…...

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2012 Photo of the Week #46 (Respirator Warning!)

This week’s photo is a “Warning” message on the back of a respirator cleaning wipe.  We have all seen the list of stupid warnings on everyday products, but this one took me back a bit…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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28 Incidents & 2 Updates (11/18/12)

  Many THANKS to my newest Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2012 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 67 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 51 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 66 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions…...

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What is Fee for Intervention (FFI) and who is doing it?

October 1st of this year, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive insitituted a “Fee for Intervention” (FFI) cost recovery scheme.  Under The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012, those who break health and safety laws are liable for recovery of HSE’s related costs, including inspection, investigation and taking enforcement action.  Novel idea?  Good idea?  Imagine not…...

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