Ensure operators are trained and qualified to operate any elevating work platform prior to use Always follow manufacturer's operating instructions Inspect equipment prior to use. Check for any damage or defects to the equipment Be aware of your surroundings: watch for uneven ground, overhead wires, and any other possible hazards
Oct
27
Oct
27
1854- A passenger train and a 15-car grave train collide in Ontario, Canada, killing 52 and injuring 48.
Oct
27
The following downloads are available for use: Logo Template #1 The following provides a listing of sample templates, documents, articles and other resources to help you in carrying out your duties and managing your worksite. It is expected that the documents will be amended to suit the styles, needs and... read more →
Oct
26
See if a substitution can be made to work with non-flammable materials, alternatively Consult appropriate manuals (i.e. MSDS) to ensure safe handling, storage, and use of materials Eliminate all possible ignition sources prior to working with the dangerous materials Ensure work area has proper ventilation
Oct
26
1825- The Erie Canal opens between the Hudson River & Lake Erie/
Oct
26
Back in my high school days, when a kid could still get beer delivered to them by taxi, there were three cliques for the male student population. (The girls had their own cliques but they were not as clearly defined.) For the guys, you were pretty well identified as a... read more →
Oct
25
Who Joseph Berthelot What Industrial 313A Refrigeration HVAC Mechanic How Long I have been in the trade for 10 years. Where I work for North American Palladium at Lac Des Iles Mine 100km North of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. I have worked here for the past 1 year, 8 months.... read more →
Oct
25
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Oct
25
Distracted driving (any action that takes your attention off the road) is a serious safety hazard. Drive safely by: Limiting distractions Using hands-free technology or pulling over to make a phone call or text Driving defensively Keeping both hands on the steering wheel
Oct
25
2014- The Peak Walk, the world's first suspension bridge to connect two mountain peaks, opens in Switzerland.