I added this video to the library this weekend. This is a FATALITY video, so it is labeled GRAPHIC; however, it’s not gory. I share these videos with members because sometimes showing what an accident looks like can get people’s attention. Just understand, we can NOT scare workers into working safely. This is a GUARDING […]
I have so many of these incidents on video, investigation pics, investigation reports, OSHA citations, and yet the video’s, pics and reports continue to arrive in my in-box. This one is quite something, but even after that awesome display of a flash fire exiting a manway like a rocket – anyone want to bet me
This is how quickly a Hot Work fire can get out of out control when the spark tarps are NOT rated for such protection! This event went from bad to worse with the aerial lift work overhead and the improper use of the aerial lift.
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WARNING! Video may be upsetting to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. I have been unable to find any details regarding this incident. I do not know if the worker on the scaffolding was injured.
This year I have shared several videos of flammable liquid transfers that were done badly with serious consequences. To end the year on a positive note, this week’s video is one showing things going wrong and then the TRAINED WORKER steps in and uses his training to end the incident as well as could have
There is so much to learn from this video! Transferring a flammable liquid using gravity without a dead-man valve is NOT allowed and for the reason shown below (they lost contents from BOTH totes!). (See 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d) PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING is an absolute MUST when transferring flammable liquids. (See 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) SPLASH FILLING should NEVER be permitted when transferring
