Would you gamble with your life? A lot of people do just that when they fail to inspect their personal fall arrest equipment daily. They gamble that the equipment will save their life if they fall. Wearing fall arrest equipment without inspecting it, provides a false sense of security. This equipment is subject to tremendous […]
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The vast majority of portable, handheld fire extinguishers are loaded with a dry chemical powder that will extinguish the majority of fires you might encounter in your daily environment. This powder is not toxic but will make you sneeze and cough if you inhale it. (It tastes like sodium bicarbonate which is its base powder.)
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Propane is a gas that is turned into a liquid when stored in pressurized cylinders. You should be aware that as the temperature of the fuel tank rises, the liquid fuel expands which increases pressure inside the tank. In cold weather this could result in a fire or explosion if a propane powered vehicle with
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It takes a minute to write a safety rule. It takes an hour to hold a safety meeting. It takes a week to plan a good safety program. It takes a month to put that program into operation. It takes a year to win a safety award. It takes a lifetime to make a safe
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Most of us are familiar with static electricity. We all have walked across the rug and reached for the doorknob, only to have a spark jump from our hand to the knob. Static electricity, as a source of ignition for flammable vapors, gases, and dusts, is a hazard common to a wide variety of industries
The words “Man Down” can strike terror in anyone. You know this means that someone is injured or ill and needs help. First and foremost, have someone must call 911. Having professional help on the way as quickly as possible is key for big injuries. Have the physical address and building number posted at each
We have all worked with ladders at some time in our lives, either at work or at home. The following are some tips that may make your interaction with ladders less hazardous: Before using a ladder, inspect it for faults, such as broken rungs or rails. If it is an extension ladder, inspect the pulleys,
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If any employees of Axcess are required to perform hazardous maintenance or repair of machines and equipment, a formal, written Lockout/Tag out Program must be used. This program must include machine-specific procedures for shut-down and reenergizing equipment and training for “affected” Axcess employees. These procedures must be followed during the servicing or maintenance of machines,
