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February 5, 2013
An excellent look at fire safety in nightclubs from a REAL FIRE SAFETY PRO, Ray O’Brocki of Baltimore FD! He makes a lot of sense… COMPLIANCE with existing fire codes is KEY!
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February 5, 2013
CAUTION! This video may be upsetting to some viewers. Please be patient while the video load (approximately 10 seconds depending on your connection speed)
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February 5, 2013
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety…
since 1/2013
since 2011
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2013 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
3
(2012 = 68)
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
8
(2012 = 52)
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining*
16
(2012 = 92*)
(2011 = 248)
(2010 = 480)
(2009...
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February 2, 2013
ASTM International has announced the publication of a new volume of the compilation, STP 1561, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres. The updated 13th volume includes 17 peer-reviewed papers that cover the latest research on the ignition and combustion of metals and non-metals, oxygen compatibility of components and systems, analysis of ignition and combustion,...
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February 2, 2013
January, 2013
Dear Fluke Customer:
Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 373, 374, 375 and 376 Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between September 1, 2010 and October 31, 2012. The models and serial numbers affected are listed in the table below.
Model Family
Manufacture Dates
Starting Serial No.
Ending Serial No.
Fluke-376
Sep 2010 – Feb 2011
14270001
15909999
Fluke-375
Sep 2010...
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February 2, 2013
Owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities are already required to provide telephonic reports of pipeline incidents and accidents to the National Response Center (NRC) promptly, accurately, and fully communicate the estimated extent of the damages. PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to notify the owners and operators that, as required...
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February 2, 2013
SAFETY NOTICE 120016 Date: December 6, 2012 Models and Serial Numbers Affected: Z-80: Z8008-2064 to Z8008-2113 Subject: Secondary Lift Cylinder Replacement
Issue:
Genie has received a report of a failed secondary lift cylinder on one of the machines listed above.
Genie has determined that all affected cylinders must be replaced. If the affected cylinder fails, the platform can fall.
Action...
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February 2, 2013
Date: December 18, 2012 Subject: Motor Controller Failure Models: TZ-34: TZ3410-133 to TZ3410-335; TZ3411-101 to TZ3411-316; TZ-50: TZ5010-135 to TZ5010-306; TZ5011-101 to TZ5011-268
This letter is a supplement to Safety Notice 120002 dated March 18, 2012. The attached Safety Notice 120002 (Rev 12-18-2012 ) is being re-issued to the following:
Customers who purchased motor...
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February 2, 2013
NIOSH Approved?!?!?!?! Functional yes, but using PVC from your local hardware store and dishwashing parts to modify your respirator may be making it more user friendly, but it is also compromising safety!
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February 2, 2013
I know we debate the level of safety that is acceptable and that we can not be expected to protect those too ignorant to protect themselves, but this may be a “sign” that we have exceeded our own expectations! This one is even worse than “don’t stick your hand into that hole in the lawnmower/snowblower”!
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February 1, 2013
There are not many safety professionals who have been audited that do not already know exactly what the title means! I do not know where this numbers game originated from, but I can say this with 100% certainty… it is a MAJOR PROBLEM in our profession and does more damage than any solid audit could ever hope to accomplish. For those wondering what the “numbers game” is,...
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