Who Dave Waffler What I am a Journeyman Inside Wireman in IBEW Local 697 in Northwest Indiana. How Long 15 years: I’ve been with TK Electric since I graduated from the apprenticeship. Where I work for TK Electric. We generally work in Northwest Indiana and around the Chicagoland area. We... read more →
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03
I’ve heard the story at least a hundred times from various members of my husband’s family (himself included): When he was young, he’d gone out for a bike ride around the neighbourhood by himself. It was a quiet street. There wasn’t much cause for concern, he’d been riding a bike... read more →
Sep
30
OSHA describes ‘confined space’ as a space that is: Large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work; Is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employee; and Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit. Examples of confined spaces include, but are not limited to:... read more →
Sep
29
What is a Safe Work Practice Form? A Safe Work Practice Form is a document used as a guide for workers to safely complete tasks. What is the purpose of a Safe Work Practice Form? Safe Work Practices are used to do the following: Describe a task Identify possible hazards... read more →
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28
I don’t have a cell phone. I think I’ve mentioned this. My memory is not what it once was when I was a little younger with a better memory. I don’t have a cell phone. Have I mentioned this? Just to recap: I don’t have a cell phone because if... read more →
Sep
27
Sep
27
Who? Dion Frymark. What? I work for Rowan Drilling as a Safety Officer (HSE Technician) on board the Rowan Bob Keller, a Tarzan class high specification jack up drilling rig. How Long? I have been with Rowan almost 4 years. Previous to that, I was in the US Air Force,... read more →
Sep
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