1855- Kerosene is patented by Abraham Gesner.
A flammable liquid (US) is a liquid with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Classes of flammable liquids: Class IA Flammable Liquids flash point below 73 °F boiling point... read more →
1964- The Patent is filed for the backhoe.
Educate workers in job-specific hazards and implement ways to eliminate/reduce safety hazards Provide appropriate PPE to workers to safely complete job tasks Where possible, use alternative products to reduce worker... read more →
1878- Electricity was first used in Japan.
Dust can be hazardous. When performing tasks that create dust, it's important to use appropriate respiratory protection. Dust masks are designed to protect workers from airborne contaminants such as dusts from... read more →
Protect hands and fingers by using PPE (i.e. gloves) Select hand protection that is job-specific (cut-resistant, abrasion-resistant, flame-resistant, etc.) Don't wear jewelry that could become caught in machines or equipment
Injuries from electricity are no laughing matter, even short durations of contact with small currents can cause quite a nasty shock, let’s go over some electrical safety! The human body... read more →
1977- The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a steel arch-shaped continuous through truss bridge, opens in Maryland.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is a document used in Canada that identifies the following: Potential hazards How to safely use the chemical product How to safely store the chemical... read more →