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Is a Roll-Off Trash Compactor a PRCS?

In evaluating these spaces, we first have to determine if they are a Confined Space.  Evaluating the compactor shown below, we have to ask ourselves, as it sits there today, does the space meet the definition of a Confined Space? OSHA defines a confined space as a space that: Is large enough and so configured…...

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Stairs vs. Ladders and Emergency Egress

In recent years we have been seeing an increasing trend for facilities to relocate equipment to their rooftops.  We suspect this is being done for two primary reasons: 1) it is free real estate and 2) it gets sensitive equipment away from  forklifts, scissor lifts, manlifts, and other motorized equipment.  Either reason we support; however,…...

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Psychology of Safety —– Who are you kidding

Psychology of Safety —– Who are you kidding If only we could all view our organization as a family of people working together to achieve common goals. We see our own family members as people, and we never hesitate to actively care for their safety and health. In fact, we inflate the virtues of those…...

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Coal Miner’s Family Prayer

Coal Miner’s Family Prayer   The children now grown and gone The father’s body broken and worn His bucket and hat now lay in the rust His once clear lungs now filled with dust His once blackened face never a disguise He was a hero in his family’s eyes Their love for is so complete…...

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30 incidents & 0 updates (3/18/12)

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! since 2007 Since 2010 since 2006 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 15 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 10 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 25 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 =…...

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