PRCS Multiple Fatality Incident – 1 entrant and 3 “would be rescuers”
WARNING!!! Some images may be upsetting.
Why does Confined Space and High Angle Rescue go hand in hand?
We see a lot of so-called trained rescuers in our line of work. Many of these rescuers can show you a certificate that “certifies” they are indeed confined space rescuers. When we asked a few questions about this training, we found that the training was NOT EVEN COME CLOSE to preparing the team to enter
30 incidents & 1 update (4/25/11)
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My TOP 12 Life Saving LOTO Principles
These ten principles sum up what Lockout/Tagout is ALL ABOUT. Always remember…LOTO is ALL ABOUT YOU, and it is NOT a team activity!
INJECTION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID
An incident at a business serves as a timely reminder that WE must be ever on the look out for potential hazards and risks around working with Hydraulic Fluid under pressure. WARNING!!! Graphic Image
Group LOTO Verification of ZES Requirements
A verification system is implemented to ensure the continued isolation and de-energization of hazardous energy sources during the course of maintenance and servicing operations. Once the equipment is shut down and the hazardous energy has been controlled, maintenance/servicing personnel, sometimes in conjunction with operations personnel, must test the machinery or equipment to verify that the