“ I guess the question I’m asked the most often is: “When you were sitting in that capsule listening to the count-down, how did you feel?” Well, the answer to that one is easy. I felt exactly how you would feel if you were getting ready to launch and knew you were sitting on top […]
Read moreIf you’re in the welding business (and want to make money at it), then you’re using high- pressure cylinders. If you’re using high- pressure cylinders then you’ve got a safety risk. And when you have risks, you want a plan to minimize the risk and maximize the reward… One of the ways to manage risk […]
Read moreOne of the rules in youth soccer is that before a player plays, he must be wearing shin pads. No shin pads, no playing. A new young referee is going to miss a lot of important calls in a soccer game but this is one he isn’t going to miss. It’s the one rule he […]
Read moreAn Unfiltered Look at Welding Respiratory Protection: Fabricators are under continual pressure to reduce exposure to potentially harmful substances for their workers, both for health and productivity purposes. This article will help you to understand hazardous fumes in the workplace and how to manage and protect yourself from them. It is important when you’re dealing […]
Read moreIt’s a true saying; every good safety program starts from the top. If management isn’t showing a commitment then it’s going to be hard for employees to buy into the safety process. However, it’s the operator of the equipment who has the most responsibility – and the most “skin in the game”. So, this email […]
Read moreYea, we both know how important it is. Here’s an excerpt from WorkSafe BC safety regulations: 12.122 Radiation protection (1) Arc welding must not be carried out unless workers who may be exposed to radiation from the arc flash are protected by adequate screens, curtains or partitions or wear suitable eye protection. (2) A screen, […]
Read moreWhy Do We Need Check Valves or Flash Back Arrestors? “Suitable safety devices to prevent reverse gas flow and to arrest a flashback must be installed on each hose in an Oxy-fuel system, between the torch and the regulator.” –Work Safe BC regulation 12.120 Flashback prevention Click here for the publication from WorkSafe BC […]
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