Electrical Failure & Equipment Age Led to Swing Stage Scaffold Failure 29. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) Four caulking contractors were working on a section of 3-point swing stage scaffold, when one of the end outrigger’s back support leg buckled. [More]
Eye Protection, "Preparing to Grind" 15. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) A contractor was wearing safety glasses, and a face shield, felt something in his eye from the grinder and the air blowing through the area. [More]
Safety First 12. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) Contractors verified a line to see if the LOTO process was done properly and found out that the wrong line was LOTO. [More]
Back Strain! 6. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) A worker was weed eating when he felt a pop in his back. This worker was diagnosed with a lower thoracic lumbar strain. [More]
Prevent the Second Accident! 5. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) Even though a Safety Flash was issued earlier regarding the importance of planning your route to reduce vehicle accidents, two subcontractors still did not follow proper procedure. [More]
Overexertion - The Leading Cause of Back Injuries 1. September 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) As a contractor lifted a five-gallon bucket up from his waist, his shoulder started to hurt, which resulted in a muscle strain. [More]
Scaffold Board Breaks Upon Inspection 31. August 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) A worker tests a scaffold board by placing weight on the board and the board breaks. [More]
Improper Lifting May Cause Serious Injury 31. August 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) At the end of the day when he moved a scaffolding leg on the completed scaffolding system, he felt a small strain in his back, but did not think it was significant. [More]
Aerial Lift Malfunction Causes Near Miss 23. August 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) Two workers were repairing a potable water line in a pipe arbor about 25 feet off the ground. As the aerial lift was raised, it began jerking. After the workers realized the severity of the situation, they immediately lowered themselves to the ground. [More]
Overexertion - The Leading Cause of Back Injuries 23. August 2006 Admin Safety Flash (0) As a contractor lifted a five-gallon bucket up from his waist, his shoulder started to hurt, which resulted into a muscle strain. [More]