Complying with OSHA’s PPE Standards
On September 9, 2009, OSHA issued a final rule which revised and updated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) standards to be more consistent with the current consensus standards regarding good industry practices, as reflected by the latest editions of the pertinent American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards at the time (74 Fed. Reg. 46350-46361). The rule
33 Incidents & 1 Update (5/31/12)
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2012 since 2008 formerly Beta Steel since 2006 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 35 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 26 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 34 (2011
Ammonia Condensers are WITHOUT A DOUBT a PRCS
Is an ammonia condenser a PRCS? Some excellent videos show us the outside and inside of an ammonia condenser. Almost all of these condensers will have a similar configuration/design, although some of the newer units have guards inside that separate us from the fan blades. However, with no internal guard separating us from the fan, this space
47 Incidents & 0 Updates (5/28/12)
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2008 formerly Beta Steel since 2006 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 35 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 25 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 34 (2011 = 248) (2010
Ammonia Explosion News Accounts
Ammonia Explosion, Mississippi Leaking ammonia ignited by a gas-fired unit heater exploded at this milk-processing, ice-cream manufacturing plant. The explosion occurred in a one-story packaging warehouse. The building was constructed of concrete blocks with a roof system of cement fiberboard on steel joists and steel columns. There was no automatic sprinkler protection. At approximately 7:05 am, the
Ausgrid Stayin’ Alive safety video
Awesome safety/music video put together by an Autrailian Power Company. It is to the Bee Gees “Stay’n Alive”.
“Chance”
Make Safety Personal! Accept responsibility for your actions and choices. Every action, every decision you make has consequences. Make better choices. Everybody’s luck runs out, eventually! STOP taking chances! STOP cutting corners! Make Time for Safety…You’re Worth It! You owe your family and co-workers that much! Chance By Safety Wayne I took Chance to work
Electric Shock Facts
Electric Shock is a condition that occurs when there is a flow of electricity through the body. It is usually caused by contact with poorly insulated wires or ungrounded electrical equipment, by using electrical equipment while in contact with water, or by being struck by lightning. The severity and effects of electric shock depend mostly
FP Stryder® Beam Anchor Inspection Reminder
MSA has received a copy of a safety alert concerning an issue with the engagement of the locking pins on the FP Stryder Beam Anchor, PN 10051455. The wide circulation of this alert has created a number of questions and some confusion. It has led some to believe that MSA issued a safety notice for