Widely used chemical, also a natural part of crude oil and gasoline Sweet smelling colourless, flammable liquid Evaporates quickly when exposed to air Exposure can cause headaches, drowsiness, confusion, tremors and loss of consciousness
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1930- Construction begins on the Empire State Building.
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Keep your feet flat on the floor Keep your wrists flat and straight Arms and elbows should be relaxed and close to your body Take frequent short breaks Use a stable work surface
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“Working Near Water” may mean different things to different people, anything from in the general vicinity of water, above water, and even in water. Any sort of work near or in water carries it’s own set of hazards, risks, and safety procedures which should be followed to help reduce the... read more →
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2009- Construction began on the Shard, a 95-storey skyscraper in London, England.
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Know all controls prior to use, including how to stop the machine Plan your snow throwing pattern Never wear jewellery, long scarves, or other items that could become entangled in moving parts Never use hands to clear a clogged chute
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What is a Pre-Construction Work Safety Checklist? A Pre-Construction Work Safety Checklist is a checklist to go through before commencing construction at a new job site. It features basic questions to speed up the process of preparing a job site for construction. What is the purpose of a Pre-Construction Work... read more →
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1952- Construction begins on the research submarine the USS Albacore (AGSS-569)
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Who Ashley Phillips What I'm a Safety Advisor/Operations Manager- out trying to change the way people think and do safety. How Long 3 years. Where I work at Safety Ahead Ltd. in Edmonton, Alberta. Why I was requested to become the company's Safety Coordinator (I was the receptionist prior to),... read more →
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1908- American aeronautical engineer, Edward Heinemann is born.