It’s likely that few of us would think of dry ice as a hazardous substance. In reality, however, dry ice – solid carbon dioxide – presents several risks. Most significant, it can create a suffocation hazard when it’s exposed to the atmosphere and …
Three Habits Of Successful Safety Managers
When it comes to safety, managers must build support, sustain employee engagement, and offer valuable information and training. The most successful safety managers stay on top of changing regulations and trends and quickly facilitate employee teams’ …
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Worker had a false sense of security while entering tank
Incident summary: A worker had a false sense of security while entering a dangerous tank because his oxygen meter didn’t go off. That’s because the primary hazard inside the confined space was a toxic gas. The damage: A two-person work crew was …
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Worker enveloped in flames when gas cylinder tips over
Incident summary: After the regulator on a compressed gas cylinder snapped off when the unit tipped over and hit the ground, the gas inside the cylinder was ignited by a nearby torch, and a worker was enveloped in flames. The damage: An employee …
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Woman ends her retirement to help fight the coronavirus
Summary: A woman who worked as a nurse for 35 years couldn’t bear to watch her fellow nurses die from COVID-19, so she came out of retirement to join in their fight. The incident: After working for 35 years as a registered nurse, Iris Meda of …
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New report reveals big jump in the number of U.S. worker fatalities
Oh, no! Newly released data from the federal government has revealed that U.S. workplaces are becoming increasingly more dangerous. That’s why you can’t let down your guard when it comes to the safety of your crew members. The U.S. Bureau of Labor …
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