Category Archives: Safety

FALLS FROM LADDERS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING

The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay. — Henry Ford, Founder, Ford Motor Company. Falls from ladders remain a serious issue in both domestic and industrial space … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING THE MONEAGUE COLLEGE TRAGEDY.

The hazards associated with entry into septic tanks and lines are well known. The main issue is the potentially dangerous atmosphere which could be caused by either or both oxygen deficiency and or toxic gases. Continue reading

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MANAGING THE BACKHOE LOADER BOOM SWING CRUSHING HAZARD

It is extremely dangerous to stand between the boom and the stabilizer. Any unintended swinging of the boom could pin and crush you against the stabilizer.
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