Slip and Fall Causes Back Strain 23. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) While stripping a floor, a contractor slipped and fell, suffering a lower back strain. [More]
Crane Activity Requires Communication 19. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) Questioning of crane activity by coordinator revealed a lack of a Safe Work Permit. Activity was stopped until corrected. [More]
Contractor Incurs Laceration and Fracture to the Thumb 13. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) While striking the chisel head, the head of the hammer deflected and struck the contractor on the thumb. [More]
Debris in the Eye! 6. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) While washing his hands, a contractor noticed debris in his eye. The employee was sent to Occupational Health Care Center, where they removed the debris. [More]
Sealtite Laceration! 6. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) A contractor cut Sealtite using side cuts and did not fully cut the conduit. When the Sealtite broke, it caused a laceration which required stitches on his right forearm. [More]
Hidden Hazards when Pin Welding 2. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) An employee was pin welding insulation onto a long run of duct when an arc flash occurred. [More]
Manufacturer's Recommendations are more than just Recommendations! 2. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) A wire pulling operation was taking place when the wire tugger was pulled out of its concrete anchors in the ground. [More]
Hidden Hazards when Pin Welding 2. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) A wire pulling operation was taking place when the wire tugger was pulled out of its concrete anchors in the ground. [More]
Hidden Hazards when Pin Welding 2. October 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) An employee was pin welding insulation onto a long run of duct when an arc flash occurred. [More]
Frustration & Rushing Results in a Failure to Disconnect a Fuse and an Electrical Shock 29. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) Failing to re-open the fuse holder to de-energize the power to awire and check the wire with a meter, a technician received a small shock. [More]