Store gasoline in an approved container Store gasoline in a well-ventilated area Store gasoline away from any heat or ignition sources Never use water to put out a gasoline fire If gasoline gets on your skin, wash with soapy water immediately to prevent irritation
Oct
23
Oct
22
1877- 207 miners are killed in an explosion at a mine in Blantyre, Scotland.
Oct
22
Seek medical attention immediately Note the snake's appearance Cover the wound with loose, sterile bandages Do not apply tourniquet Do not apply water Do not apply ice Do not provide the affected person with medication
Oct
21
1833- Inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel, is born in Sweden.
Oct
21
Ensure that guardrails are in place anywhere where a fall hazard has been identified Ensure that guardrails meet specific height requirements Regularly inspect guardrails
Oct
20
After saying goodbye to his wife that damp, cloudy Tuesday, Bob got into his truck, sipped his coffee, and started to drive to work in a neighboring town about half an hour away. To Bob, it seemed like a pretty average, normal working day, but it was far from it.... read more →
Oct
20
Despite its name, the Rose butterfly is black and cold-blooded. Its wings have evolved to be soak in the sun’s power. Scientists have been able to create a 3D model of the wings’ nanostructure to better understand it. The secret is a random distribution of holes that allow it to... read more →
Oct
20
1801- Designer of the Natural History Museum of Basel in Switzerland, Melchior Berri, is born.
Oct
20
Use smaller cylinders for handling gas Do not drop gas cylinders or allow them to hit each other Never use electricity near a gas cylinder Have storage areas regularly inspected to spot any damages or leaks Report all problems and accidents immediately
Oct
20
When working outdoors, especially in warmer weather, the chances of encountering a snake is quite common. Ensure that you are adequately protected from snakes, and aware of proper safety procedures when encountering and/or dealing with a snake. Protect Yourself When working in areas prone to snakes, workers should wear personal... read more →