Safe Hot Work Procedure Hot work may include spark and high heat producing job tasks such as grinding, welding, soldering, thermal or oxygen cutting, and heating. Advanced planning and safe work procedures help prevent workplace fires caused by hot works activities. Hot Work Fire March 28th 2009 Whenever possible, hot...
Safe Hot Work Procedure Hot work may include spark and high heat producing job tasks such as grinding, welding, soldering, thermal or oxygen cutting, and heating. Advanced planning and safe work procedures help prevent workplace fires caused by hot works activities. Grinders use powered rotating attachments to work metal and...
Confined Space Entry Confined spaces present a special type of danger – a danger that you may not recognize until you’ve already entered a confined space and encountered the hazard. By then, it may be too late. Toxic gases, lack of oxygen, shifting materials inside, and other hazards can cause...
Confined Space Entry Confined spaces present a special type of danger – a danger that you may not recognize until you’ve already entered a confined space and encountered a hazard. By then, it may be too late. Toxic gases, lack of oxygen, shifting materials inside, explosions, unexpected start-ups of machinery,...
Fire Safety Fire can be one of our deadliest enemies. It can mutilate us, kill us, and destroy in a few minutes what took a lifetime to build. Fire can take away our work places and our jobs. How can fires be stopped? The answer is prevention. However, to prevent...
Fire Safety The best way to prevent workplace fires is to be aware of, and on the lookout for, potential fire hazards. All hazardous situations should be reported to your supervisor. Know the location of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment that is available to you. During an actual emergency,...
Combustible Dust Safety Combustible dust is finely ground organic or metal material that can cause an explosion or fire when suspended in air and exposed to a sufficient source of ignition. Combustible dust is any finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or smaller in diameter and presents a...
Combustible Dust Safety Combustible dust is finely ground organic or metal material that can cause an explosion or fire when suspended in air and exposed to a sufficient source of ignition. Combustible dust is any finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or smaller in diameter and presents a...
Most fires start out small, but after a few minutes they can be out of control. It’s important to know what to do, to act fast, and to sound the alarm. Think fast and act with caution When you first discover a fire, determine what to do immediately. If the...
Fighting a fire, remember to adhere to these following guidelines: No matter where you are, know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them correctly so that you can act quickly. Know what to do and do it quickly. Act safely and with caution. Sound the alarm....