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I am proud to announce that SAFTENG and The Chlorine Institute have renewed our partnership for another year (through 2026). Members of The Chlorine Institute receive a FREE SAFTENG membership. If you qualify, please contact me
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SAFTENG has:
- Over 19,000 categorized unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injury photos
- Over 1,500 ppt's & doc's in the SAFTENG Library
- Over 5,000 Technical Articles on Process Safety, Emergency Response & OSH topics
- Over 450 videos (those not allowed on YouTube Channel)
Many THANKS to my NEW Members and those who CONTINUE to support SAFTENG:
These computer-based tools were produced to support OHS practitioners in managing hot periods in the work environment.
1) Utility and guide for preventing heatstroke (In French only)
This computer-based tool proposes means for preventing heatstroke and discusses steps to be taken if a worker presents symptoms or signs of discomfort caused by heat. It is accompanied by an electronic version...
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Here are two of my favorite videos:
1) a FREE video (.wmv) that does an excellent job showing the different forces needed to break glass lenses, plastic lenses, and high impact polycarbonate lenses. I am making this 3 minute video part of my annual PPE training just so they can see it for their own eyes.
2) Click Here (.wmv) to see a WA-OSHA eye safety video where they...
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The Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program and the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board have adopted a final regulation for: Reverse Signal Operation Safety Requirements for Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment for General Industry and the Construction Industry, 16 VAC 25-97. The final regulation will take effect September 18, 2009, and the text...
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Seven states now have laws on the books that require construction workers to complete the OSHA 10-hour construction safety training course before they can work on certain construction projects. The states with an OSHA law already in effect are Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, and most recently, Missouri. The state of Nevada OSHA training law becomes effective January...
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Could wood chips and logs in a ship container hold produce an IDLH atmosphere? AMAZING STUDY!
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An innovative self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that will allow First Responders more mobility and less fatigue while responding to emergencies, as well as increasing accessibility to confined spaces. The SCBA will be compatible with current systems.
Benefits to First Responder:
Reduction of cylinder weight (7.48 pounds)
Reduction of profile (1.95 inches) That’s right...
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A worker was using a hand-held 5-inch angle grinder while working on a wrought iron gate when the abrasive wheel broke and pieces flew off. One piece cut into the worker’s thigh, severing a large artery. The worker collapsed from the blood loss and later died. The accident investigation found that the abrasive wheel that broke was rated for a maximum of 6,110 rpm but the angle grinder was...
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2 DAYS Notify CALL BEFORE-U-DIG (800-922-4455) two full days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) prior to anexcavation. Digging cannot commence until all utilities have responded and verified. Public Act 77-350 & 81-146
2 FEET Spoils, surcharge or other material or equipment shall be set back from the excavation by at least 2 feet. 1926.651(j)(2)
2 FEET Excavating no more than 2 feet...
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You are the SH manager at a large box retail store. One morning around 8 am, one of the shopping cart collectors is found lying on the ground under a pick-up truck in the parking lot. He is incoherent, lying on the ground, and moving, putting his hands behind his head. The employee lacked any visible evidence of physical trauma at this time. Shortly thereafter, the employee was...
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One very popular question we get is where are EW/SS’s required and what factors are considered in their placement. We always tell clients and friends that they should utilize ANSI Z358.1 – 2004. Who has $75 to spend on an ANSI standard these days???? So what can we do…turn to another GREAT and FREE resource…OR-OSHA. Yes, I know, it is a state plan; however,...
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This new tool was designed for oil spill responders, but should be useful to many others. The NOAA Unit Converter for Oil Spills (NUCOS) is a simple desktop tool that converts basic units of velocity, mass, length, etc., but more specifically, converts units that are unique to oil spill response. NUCOS includes some of the lesser known units used in managing oil and chemical spills. For...
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When we do our many third party S&H audits around the country, there are a few findings we could just leave on our spreadsheet as they are so common from business to business. One of these common findings is the lack of annual training for employees on their rights to access, view, copy, etc. their own personal medical records, exposure monitoring for chemicals, noise, radiation, etc. and...
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