Hand hammers in metal work are generally used to strike pins, punches, rivets, cold chisels and ‘dollies’.  Light hammers are used for stamping job numbers on structural steel work or marking drill points on metal. … HomeRead More »

How important is the hand? – The hand is one of the most complex parts of your body – the movement of the tendons, bones, tissues and nerves allows you to grip and do a wide variety of complex jobs – Without your hands it would be extremely difficult to do routine simple tasks, such as opening doors, using a fork, or tying your shoes – Your hands make you a skilled, valuable worker – The improper use...

Have you checked the object before you try to lift it? • Test every load before you lift by pushing the object lightly with your hands or feet to see how easily it moves. This tells you about how heavy it is. • Remember, a small size does not always mean a light load. … HomeRead More »

  MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! GRU since 2004, Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008   10/15/11 UPDATE – Added 210 photos to all categories. Now over 9,000 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos from more than 1,700 contributors! 2011 Fatality Tracker  Electrical  65 ...

A little fun this week.  After four straight weeks of auditing, this is what safety professionals feel like… … HomeRead More »

This article is overdue, as many businesses use these mobile tanks for almost anything on the planet!  Unfortunately, these mobile storage tanks are NOT designed for everything on the planet.  Without getting into materials of construction concerns and compatibility issues, I want to touch on my biggest concern: using these mobile tanks in some flammable or combustible liquid service. Let’s...

These are a serious of videos that demonstrate how “hot taps” are made.  Some may think a “hot tap” is a disaster waiting to happen ( I know I did when I was first exposed to it); but in reality, in some situations it is actually MORE SAFE.  The principle is based on wokring ABOVE THE UEL of the flammable substances.  ALWAYS remember that it is the gas/vapor that...

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008 SPECIAL NOTE:  I am very sorry for the missing alerts last Wednesday.  Tonights alerts go all the way back to 10/2 and get us caught up.  I am also working on a members area update this week, but can not promise...

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008 2011 Fatality Tracker  Electrical  60 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 67 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 159 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 172 (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 37...

  Fire department, what’s the location of the emergency? >> It’s on 24th Street and Osborn. Okay, in the McDonald’s there ma’am? >> It’s inside McDonald’s. One of our employees fall down and she’s pregnant. Okay, okay is she complaining of any pain anywhere? >> I’m sorry. Is she complaining of any pain? >> Yeah she’s...

With the Fall Season upon us, Deer Hits will begin increasing at an alarming rate.  The best we can do it make our family, friends and co-workers AWARE the deer begin their social season in the fall and carries over into the winter and with this comes their increased movements.  This takes them directly into our paths and this can be DEADLY for both us and the deer.  There were no human...

NFPA has released the 2012 edition of NFPA 30 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.  There are some changes in this new 2012 edition.  They are intended to respond to newly identified risks: … HomeRead More »