A recent analysis of 3M™ Model Number SWSW Series Mobile SkyWalk horizontal lifeline systems identified that these systems may not satisfactorily meet the minimum requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, 1926.502 regulations and may not arrest a fall in the working clearances stated in 3M user manuals. This system was previously sold under the name…...
This Notice concerns the DBI-SALA Lad-Saf™ Flexible Cable Ladder Safety System, also known as a “Safety Climb System.” Capital Safety has received a limited number of reports of 7×19 strand carrier cable slippage from the carrier clamp in the top bracket of these ladder safety systems. Although this top bracket design has been used in…...
3M has identified a potential problem with certain 3M™ PELTOR™ brand helmet-attached earmuffs, communication headsets and earmuff/faceshield kits. Specifically, the mechanism that holds the earmuff cups on the helmet may come apart during use, such that the earmuff cups and small metal or plastic pieces of the assembly can fall off the helmet. The models…...
USER ADVISORY NOTICE – 3M™ PELTOR™ “P3E” HELMET EARMUFF ATTACHMENTS Read More »
THE CROSBY GROUP’S focus has always been on providing products of uncompromising quality. We go to great lengths to engineer and test our products to ensure that our quality is second to none . Nothing is more important to us than the satisfaction and safety of our customers. To that end, we have discovered that…...
Crosby Safety Alert (A- 342 Master Links & A-345 Master Link Assemblies) Read More »
This Safety Alert serves as a reminder to vessel owners/operators and fire safety equipment servicing companies to use caution when replacing components on hand portable fire extinguishers. While examining the activities surrounding a fire onboard a vessel, Coast Guard investigators from Sector Hampton Roads learned of the failure of a hand portable 15 pound (lb)…...
FAILURE OF HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER (USCG) Read More »
Report Date: 4 June 2014 Scissor Lift Accident – 3 June 2014 – Facility 9555 Contractor personnel involved and contractor owned equipment. The scissor lift failed while in raised position. The lift lowered in an uncontrolled manner, which resulted in the injury of the two personnel. The personnel were transported to the hospital for evaluation…....
Scissor Lift Failure Accident Read More »
PHMSA is issuing this safety advisory to notify the public that any DOT-Specification or DOT-Special Permit high pressure compressed gas cylinder marked as complying with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by Always Safe Fire Extinguisher and Safety, LLC (ASFES), Yonkers, New York is not authorized for the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. ASFES has…...
Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Certification of Compressed Gas Cylinders Read More »
Issued: May 20, 2014Content last reviewed: May 2014 Disclaimer:This resource has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE FULL DISCLAIMER…...
Fixed Rail Ladder (FRL) Fall Protection System Read More »
This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment. Affected model numbers are NR83A2(Y) and NR83A3 and the numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product. The following models and serial…...
Hitachi Koki U.S.A recalls Hitachi Pneumatic Nailers Read More »
This recall involves the Performance Plus, 4-gallon air compressor identified by model number 8488N. The product is a 2.5HP, 9 Amp, 110 Volt, 1720 RPM 4-gallon air compressor with two 2-gallon (7.6-litre) red tanks stacked one on top of the other, with a maximum operating pressure of 120 PSI and air delivery of 4.1 standard…...
King Canada recalls Performance Plus Air Compressor Read More »
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is warning about potentially serious safety issues relating to imported air compressors manufactured in China by the ‘Taizhou Baoma Pump Industry Company Limited’. The warning comes after a shipment of unsafe air compressors was stopped at Belfast Port, preventing them from being sold in Northern…...
HSENI safety warning on imported air compressors Read More »
Name of product: W14-150 Ergo 12 Amp Angle Grinders Model numbers affected: 606251420 and 606251440 Serial numbers affected: 3010000001 to 4020031488 Hazard: Under certain conditions, the on/off switch can stick in the on position. Incidents / Injuries: Two incidents have been reported and there have been no injuries. Products were sold through industrial/construction distribution and…...
Recall of W14-150 Ergo Angle Grinders Read More »
