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Rushing, THE DANGERS OF RUSHING

Rushing is a characteristic of human nature • It’s human nature to want to get a job done as quickly as possible. • Getting a task done in a hurry gives you: the ability to start your next task sooner in some cases, more time to do other things that may be more enjoyable

Top 10 MSHA Citations for 2010

1. Safety defects; examination, correction and records. 56.14100 (b)(b) Defects on any equipment, machinery, and tools that affect safety shall be corrected in a timely manner to prevent the creation of a hazard to persons. 2. Electrical conductors. 56.12004 Electrical conductors shall be of a sufficient size and current-carrying capacity to ensure that a rise

Ammonia release via RV

Executive Summary: Minor non-permanent injuries (to two operators), and more severe injuries to a third employee resulted when ammonia refrigerant vapor was released from a safety valve on the outdoor refrigerant condenser. Equipment failure, ambient conditions, inadequate staff training contributed. A certificate of inspection was issued with follow-up. A complete plant survey was conducted and additional certificates of inspection issued.

Cold Weather = More Static Hazards

With colder air upon us, our risks associated with static electricity around our flammable liquids and gases INCREASES.  With increased risks we need to counteract this with more attention to detail in our layers of protection against flash fires.  Minor oversights that we got away with in the heat of the humid summer days may

OSHA cites manufacturing plant for exposing workers to hazardous energy sources during machine servicing

OSHA has cited a manufacturing plant for four safety violations, including a repeat violation for failing to protect workers by locking out the energy sources of presses at its facility, following an inspection that began in October 2011. The company manufactures automotive parts using hot and cold forging methods. Proposed fines total $51,000.

A Christmas Story: For the Man Who Hated Christmas

By Nancy W. Gavin It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past ten years.  It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas. Oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but

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