Rushing is a characteristic of human nature • It’s human nature to want to get a job done as quickly as possible. • Getting a task done in a hurry gives you: the ability to start your next task sooner in some cases, more time to do other things that may be more enjoyable … HomeRead More »

How Does The Dictionary Define “Character”? One dictionary defines character as “the complex of mental and ethical traits marking a person.” … HomeRead More »

1. Safety defects; examination, correction and records. 56.14100 (b)(b) Defects on any equipment, machinery, and tools that affect safety shall be corrected in a timely manner to prevent the creation of a hazard to persons. 2. Electrical conductors. 56.12004 Electrical conductors shall be of a sufficient size and current-carrying capacity to ensure that a rise in temperature resulting from normal operations...

Here is a great poem I know you have seen before…but this reminds me of Safety; of what we do. … HomeRead More »

For the love of your family, you’ll want to survive.  When you go out this Christmas, don’t drink and drive. If you want to keep seeing your children smile, don’t drink and drive- not even for a mile.

Executive Summary: Minor non-permanent injuries (to two operators), and more severe injuries to a third employee resulted when ammonia refrigerant vapor was released from a safety valve on the outdoor refrigerant condenser. Equipment failure, ambient conditions, inadequate staff training contributed. A certificate of inspection was issued with follow-up. A complete plant survey...

With colder air upon us, our risks associated with static electricity around our flammable liquids and gases INCREASES.  With increased risks we need to counteract this with more attention to detail in our layers of protection against flash fires.  Minor oversights that we got away with in the heat of the humid summer days may be the flaws that will create the perfect storm in the winter...

OSHA has cited a manufacturing plant for four safety violations, including a repeat violation for failing to protect workers by locking out the energy sources of presses at its facility, following an inspection that began in October 2011. The company manufactures automotive parts using hot and cold forging methods. Proposed fines total $51,000. … HomeRead More »

By Nancy W. Gavin It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past ten years.  It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas. Oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it – overspending and the frantic running around at...

  That is a foot jammed between the head pulley and the belt!!! Members can click on “Read More” below for the full story and additional photos. These photos were sent in by a member, who also told his story: … HomeRead More »

RR Overpass vs. Deere Excavator armReceived the following via email.  Photographer was not identified. There aren’t very many times I have ever been inclined to exclaim (as the younger generation now so often does) “Whoa…DUUUDE !!” This, however, would have been enough for me to do it, had I come upon this scene on the Yellowhead Highway in Saskatchewan. This unintended...