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March 23, 2012
In evaluating these spaces, we first have to determine if they are a Confined Space. Evaluating the compactor shown below, we have to ask ourselves, as it sits there today, does the space meet the definition of a Confined Space?
OSHA defines a confined space as a space that:
Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and
Has limited or restricted...
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March 23, 2012
Product Stop Use, Inspection and Replace Notice – Immediate Action Required
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March 22, 2012
In recent years we have been seeing an increasing trend for facilities to relocate equipment to their rooftops. We suspect this is being done for two primary reasons: 1) it is free real estate and 2) it gets sensitive equipment away from forklifts, scissor lifts, manlifts, and other motorized equipment. Either reason we support; however, these businesses may be creating a compliance...
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March 22, 2012
One of my favorite lunch time training videos!! It actually holds their attention and it hits home with a large audience.
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March 22, 2012
Psychology of Safety —– Who are you kidding
If only we could all view our organization as a family of people working together to achieve common goals.
We see our own family members as people, and we never hesitate to actively care for their safety and health.
In fact, we inflate the virtues of those in our family and often communicate these virtues to others.
Such “positive gossip”...
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March 22, 2012
Coal Miner’s Family Prayer
The children now grown and gone
The father’s body broken and worn
His bucket and hat now lay in the rust
His once clear lungs now filled with dust
His once blackened face never a disguise
He was a hero in his family’s eyes
Their love for is so complete
It is an honor just to sit at his feet
Young blood now greets the morning skies
A newly scrubbed face and black lined...
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March 19, 2012
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING
“Partners in Safety”for their support!
since 2007
Since 2010
since 2006
2012 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
15
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
Mobile Equipment
10
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining
25
(2011 = 248)
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
Explosions
36
(2011 = 218)
(2010 = 246)
(2009 = 302)
Cranes
9
(2011...
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March 19, 2012
The following incident involved a welder who was adjusting the pressure on an oxygen regulator. The welder had oil on his hand and there was an oxygen leak from the hose clamp. Click Here for the Safety Alert.
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