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... read more →
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... read more →
1927- Charles Lindberg completes the first solo air crossing of the Atlantic, lands in Paris.
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... read more →
2007- the world's largest floating stage, The Float, opens in Singapore.
Lead is a highly toxic material which can cause severe neurological disorders and cancer. Lead can be found in the demolition, manufacturing, and recycling industries commonly. Lead is toxic to... read more →
1902- 184 people are killed when an explosion occurs at a coal mine in Coal Creek, Tennessee
Hazards found in a regular workspace are also present in a confined space, however when working in a confined space such as a tunnel, well, manhole, tank, culvert, ditch, or... read more →
Asphalt is a product extensively used in construction work, including road construction, paving, roofing, and manufacturing. When asphalt is heated for use, fumes are released that can be harmful to... read more →
1967- Silver is $1.60 an ounce in London.