7/31/2017 One of the purposes of presenting S&H topics is to look at past events and to learn from these experiences: whether they are tragic or just amusing. Many of the recipients of the Darwin awards fit into both categories. By studying past events we have the opportunity to see Read more…
2/29/2016 A number of years ago I worked at a facility where underground construction activities were being performed. This project was a long-term project where a plethora of heavy equipment as well as other types of construction activities were being conducted on a regular basis. One of the greatest hazards Read more…
10/3/2016 Even to this day, after numerous unfortunate incidents, stories persist where a person would arbitrarily grab a fire extinguisher (F/E) without understanding its specific purpose, limitation or proper use, and try to extinguish a fire only to succumb to the heat, flames and poisonous gases. The problem is that Read more…
7/17/2017 Every time I am tasked to perform a Safety and Health audit; whether it’s for one of a project or as an independent reviewer, it seems that there is considerable frustration out there regarding the requirements for storing and/or using flammable liquids. To prevent fires, the National Fire Protection Read more…