I’ll often say to whoever is still listening to me at 11 pm: “Damn, it’s a good thing we don’t have a Kentucky Fried Chicken in this town.” My family usually starts slowly tuning me out by 9 pm. I’m not a three-meals a day eater. No breakfast and usually... read more  →                    
        
                
        
    
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                            Who Kevin McFarland What I am a rig welder. I weld on natural gas pipelines. Most are in service. How Long I have been a rig welder for about 4 years. Where I mainly work in Idaho, but have been in North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington. Why   I chose... read more  →                    
        
                
        
    
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                            1918- the King Oil/Shell refinery officially opens on Caribbean island Curacao.                    
        
                
        
    
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                            HEY! Wanna win some free stuff? Hard Hat Hunter and Canadore College are running a photo contest on Twitter. You could win a bunch of stuff. Check out this for more information on how to enter. Good luck!                    
        
                
        
    
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                            Share information about health and safety- engage all workers Encourage participative communication Recognize and encourage participation Discuss the benefits of participating in health and safety                    
        
                
        
    
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                            1997- After 5 years of construction, the Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong-Kong, one of world's longest suspension bridges, opens.                    
        
                
        
    
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                            Stages of Cold Water Immersion Cold Water Shock( 2-3 Minutes) Hyperventilation Muscle spasms Change in heart rate/blood pressure Impaired Function (3-30 Minutes) Loss of basic motor skills Loss of strength and sensation in limbs Loss of ability to swim Immersion Hypothermia (30+ Minutes) Drop in body temperature below the normal... read more  →                    
        
                
        
    
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                            Job Description In the role of dump truck operator, an individual will drive dump trucks, as well as attachments (ponies, float equipment, etc.) to pre-disclosed locations. He/she will maintain a driver’s log per regulations, as well as maintain machinery and keep equipment in good working order. Job Requirements & Competencies... read more  →                    
        
                
        
    
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                            1927- Charles Lindberg completes the first solo air crossing of the Atlantic, lands in Paris.                    
        
                
        
    
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                            The three most common types of burns in the workplace are electrical, chemical, and thermal (heat). For first degree burns, immerse the area in cold water, take some water and a pain reliever. Apply burn cream or aloe vera to help reduce swelling. For second degree burns, follow the same... read more  →                    
        
                
        
    

 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                