Study finds immigrant and Latino worker deaths increased in Texas

Study finds immigrant and Latino worker deaths increased in Texas

Where to find MSDS on the Internet

Where to find MSDS on the Internet

NRCA Membership

Workers charged with taking payoff for drivers' licenses

MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base

52 arrested in scheme selling Florida commercial drivers licenses

MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base

Jackson Lewis - A National Workplace Law Firm

Jackson Lewis - A National Workplace Law Firm

Every year more people are killed at work than in wars

Communication Workers Union

Flags to fly at half mast for workers killed on the job

Canada NewsWire Group

Dead and Injured workers remembered on 10th commemoration day (ICFTU Website)

Dead and Injured workers remembered on 10th commemoration day (ICFTU Website)

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2005

Confined Space

HUD -how to clean up and prevent mold.

HUD News Release 04-087

Over the Long Haul, Fatigue Kills

Over the Long Haul, Fatigue Kills

Office of Environmental Health and Safety

Office of Environmental Health and Safety

Piping and Ventilation.

I would like to share with the workforce this CSO ALERT that was brought to our attention in one of our safety meetings. Thanks to Charles Miller, General Safety Manager, for this information and the CSO ALERT executives.All the credits belong to them.

These incidents did not happen in our site -it is published to obtain more knowledge about safety practices, it is in no way judgemental or destructive criticism. Please follow your safety program's procedures and best work practices accordingly.

Piping and Ventilation.

Over the past two days, in different cities it has come to our attention of two incidents of PVC pipes exploding.

A 100 feet section of PVC pipe running from a cooling tower exploded while workers were welding in adjacent steel pipe. The cement used for PVC pipe is flammable and gases possibly lingered within the PVC pipe. Several workers were injured and others in the area are experiencing hearing related issues.

Please make sure that all projects when working around new piping, whether it is PVC, Cast Iron, or steel understand these pipes can be considered hazardous atmospheres (flammable, corrosive, toxic) particularly if welding or sealing operations are going on. When gases, vapors or fumes build up it can lead to explosions, fire and chemical burns, hearing loss, and damage to property. Particular attention must be given to the Material Safety Data sheets of any materials being worked with.

If working on an existing line, any residue left in that line could be a chemical that can burn, explode, be toxic, or become toxic by itself or when another agent is introduced.

Welding, cutting, and brazing are also hazardous activities that pose a unique combination of both safety and healthy risks as well. Even in metal cutting or repair jobs that are considered routine, workers should always follow established safety procedures. As a reminder, welding generates extremely high heat, which gives off fumes and create an extremely volatile atmosphere.

The recommendations are listed below.

Evaluate the workplace and the job. Identify the hazards and comply with OSHA CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard.

Pre-Plan the work and decide what engineering and administrative controls will be put in place, including what equipment, such as PPE will be used.

Do not allow smoking in these areas.

Encourage ventilation of lines and bleed off of valves.

Train Employees to follow safe work practices.

UDSE

OFFICE OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UDSE

National Resource Center for OSHA Training

NRC2005Catalog.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Safety

Safety

NFPA

NFPA

USF Safety Florida removes workplace hazards and injuries to reduce workers compensation costs through free pre-OSHA consultation injury reduction and

USF Safety Florida removes workplace hazards and injuries to reduce workers compensation costs through free pre-OSHA consultation injury reduction and MSDS

Toolbox Talks

Toolbox Talks

Confined Space

Confined Space

Injury record questioned

Inside Bay Area - Search Results

Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo

Ladder set up... don't use it!

Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo

Un lugar seguro y saludable en el trabajo no es un accidente. Es la planificacion minuciosa, investigacion, educacion y el seguimiento continuo del proceso. Revisar las mejores practicas de los temas como el entrenamiento en la Proteccion Contra Caidas, el area del trabajo, Plan de Emergencia y mucho mas.

Facing Safety | March 2005 | Professional Roofing Magazine

Facing Safety | March 2005 | Professional Roofing Magazine