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WORKSAFE BC Safety Alert – Refrigerant gas leaks may pose a risk of suffocation

A janitor was cleaning a washroom located beside a mechanical compressor room. The compressor provided refrigeration to an indoor ice skating rink. The janitor’s body was discovered hours after he failed to check in. The cause of death was found to be a refrigerant (Freon-22) that had leaked from the compressor. Without any warning, the…...

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BSEE Safety Alert – Misuse of Beam Clamps as Ground (Electrical Grounds)

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has identified a potential safety issue in regard to the use of beam clamps on many Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. It is determined that the use of beam clamps as grounding conductors could potentially cause fires and present electrical hazards to personnel. Many OCS facilities are…...

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Product Inspection Notice – Guardian Fall Protection

Immediate Action Required – PRODUCT(S): Rebar Swivel Hook. Part numbers 01600, 01603, 01608, & 01611 Please be advised that Guardian Fall Protection SKU numbers #01600, #01603, #01608 & #01611 use a Usang Industrial Co., Ltd. Rebar Swivel Hook. Usang has notified Guardian Fall Protection and numerous other Fall Protection manufacturers in the United States of an…...

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GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION RECALL

Certain Self Retracting Lifelines identified in this Notice =  20’ and 30’ with specific serial numbers. Guardian Fall Protection recently discovered a potential performance problem with 20’ & 30’ Edge Series Self-­‐Retracting Lifelines (SRL) in complying with ANSI Z359.14‐2012 requirements for ­‐40°F cold conditioning tests. There have been no reported injuries due to this issue…....

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RECALL NOTICE: SEWN CORDS DUE TO FALL HAZARD (Used in PFAS and CS Rescue)

Recall Summary Name of Product: Sewn cord edge restraints, sewn eyes and sewn loops. Hazard: Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Sterling Rope Company at (800) 788-7673 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Recall Details Units: About 9,200…...

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Capital Safety PRODUCT NOTICE — SNAPHOOKS

Capital Safety is aware of an assembly issue with snaphooks manufactured by a supplier. These snaphooks are widely used components in fall protection products. The issue concerns missing or improperly installed rivets (see photograph below). The manufacturer symbol is a stamped “Y” as shown in the photograph…. Membership Required You must be a member to...

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UL warns of counterfeit UL Mark on containers of fire foam liquid concentrate

The following is a notification from UL that the Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate identified below is not UL Certified… The Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if the Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate complies with any safety requirements. Name of Product: Aqueous…...

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Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

  Recall Date: December 19, 2013 Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member?...

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W.L. Gore & Associates Issue Safety Alert for Gore Moisture Barriers

The IAFF Division of Occupational Health, Safety and Medicine has been notified of a safety issue concerning stored fire fighter turnout gear. W.L. Gore & Associates has issued a safety alert for all users of Gore moisture barriers. The identified problem involves seam tape separation when the gear has been stored in its original packaging…...

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