1/17/2011 While I have heard the story about how the inventor of the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), Charles Dalzial, placed his daughter in a bathtub and threw a toaster that was plugged into a household power supply, into the water while potential investors looked on, just to prove his Read more
6/8/2015 There are many types of particles that when they become airborne, represent a potential health hazard. Metals such as lead, magnesium, manganese, chrome (especially Chrome VI) can be quite toxic to the human system. And when they are used in such processes as welding and grinding, these materials can Read more
12/14/2020 Many of our projects require working with machines and devices that operate by rotating motion. Drill augurs, pumps, turbines, gearboxes, compressors, engines, as well as certain hand tools (i.e. power rachets), present a potential workplace hazard due to their unique rotating action. The rotating parts can cause serious injury Read more
12/7/2020 As part of last weeks’ Safety Message, it was mentioned that the new month was approaching and that our projects needed to check fire extinguishers and first aid kits. What are we inspecting? And what is the ultimate purpose of checking these items? After all, we are not testing Read more
11/30/2020 Face coverings, dust masks, N95 and the Chinese counterpart of N95’s – the KN95s- have become household names as of late due to our current pandemic. Health officials are broadcasting the importance of wearing these clothing articles or personal protective equipment – PPE – as a necessary component to Read more
11/23/2020 Just a short message this week. This one is quite sobering. It’s a message that cannot be overstated with the implication of never taking anything for granted. Last week, in the nearby mountains where I work, a young couple, boyfriend/girlfriend, were driving when another car hit them head-on. It Read more
11/16/2020 The holiday season is happening! Thanksgiving is next week! And we all know that this season will be a little different as COVID-19 has really changed so many of our daily routines and how we will be celebrating the holidays. As we all know this is the time of Read more
11/9/2020 An enlarged heart is a serious condition and if not properly diagnosed, can lead to a sudden and unexpected death. I have known a few people for which this has happened. One person was a young man that was very active in competitive body building. He had the appearance Read more
11/2/2020 Skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace is a significant problem in the U.S. Both the number of cases and the rate of skin disease in the U.S. exceeds recordable respiratory illnesses. In 2018, 25,000 recordable skin diseases were reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at a Read more
10/26/2020 Human nature: According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, human nature is the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans. Human nature encompasses the physical, biological, social, mental, and emotional characteristics that define our tendencies, abilities, as well as our limitations. One of the innate characteristics of human nature is imprecision. That Read more