Photo’s of trench. One is the trench on day one. It’s 11 feet deep and water is in the bottom 2 feet. The other trench photo is a huge cave-in that happened 24 hours after the trench was dug. But the trench box saved the guy’s life. Please do not use my company name […]
Definition of a Safety Pro! (Author Unknown) Sandwiched tightly between Top Brass and the teaming masses sits a wild-eyed individual madly singing a safety tune. He’s the most misunderstood, maligned and unsung person in all the world of business. He’s the proverbial “SAFETY PROFESSIONAL”. This fellow’s a little bit of all strata’s….a member of none.
On July 31st, 2001, an employee of ours, Ryan XXXXXX was killed as a result of injuries during an accident. Ryan was 19 years old and the son of an Assistant Project Manager who had been with the company for over 18 years. Here’s what happened as best as I could tell from investigating the
I have been working with electricity for over 25 years. I have been shocked on numerous occasions by low voltage. I knew I would never get hit by big voltage. I was TOO EXPERIENCED- “Little Did I Know” I have been working on this type of 4,160-volt switchgear for over 8 years. I knew
Thoughts of Emergency Responder I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen below you burns. I wish you could comprehend a
We must thank Grant Gilliland with Advanced Industrial Training in Kingston, Ontario Canada for pointing us to this information. GUIDELINES FOR INDUSTRIAL STEEL STORAGE RACKS Introduction A well-maintained and clear storage area is essential to an efficient and safe warehousing operation. This guideline provides general information on the design, installation and use of steel storage
Pallet Racking Safety Guide PurposeThis Guidance Note provides advice on the safe operation and maintenance of static pallet racking in warehouse and manufacturing areas, and gives practical guidance on detecting unsafe racking. The advice in this Guidance Note forms part of the current state of knowledge regarding static pallet racking. Its intended audience is those
“Think Safety First” Safety Tool Box Meeting Topic: Safety – It’s in the GREEN ! TO SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEES: “Top O’ the mornin’ to ya, Lads and Lassies! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to ya’ one and all…”. Welcome to the safety meeting. Last Reminder for March – Please check FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / FIRST AID!
I love you Dad. Please don’t get hurt. There are some things that are worth what ever it takes. Make sure yours know that you are doing what it takes for you to stay unhurt. Wives, children, and parents are important enough for you not to take that short cut. Recognize the hazard, know the
This page has been developed using information from the Factory Mutual Insurance Company. A link below has been provided so that you may visit their site (FM Global) and gather as much useful info as needed. SAFTENG’s Welding Safety Page has over 50 informative website’s to help improve your hot work safety My
ALL REGION VI VPP SITES REPORTING (60) SURVEY: How does your site deal with the following? 1. All employees entering the plant must be clean shaven. Yes 48% No 52% 2. All contractors entering the plant to work must be clean shaven. Yes 47% No 53% 3. Are there exceptions to the Facial Hair Policy?
