The dangers of trenching and excavation All workers who are involved in trenching and excavation work is put at risk of potential hazards. Cave-ins present the greatest risk and are most likely to result in worker fatalities. Employers must ensure that entry into a trench is only allowed after proper protections are in place to […] READ MORE...
Introduction Construction sites expose workers to a plethora of potential hazards however, there are four that OSHA has labeled as the Fatal Four. These four hazards account for the majority of injury and death (63.7% in FY 2016) among construction workers and account for over 21% of total deaths in private industry. What are the […] READ MORE...
Introduction Machines with moving parts present many potential hazards to workers who operate them. Crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns and blindness are just some of the potential hazards that can occur when a machine guarding is not properly installed. Any machine part, function or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded. Hazardous Mechanical […] READ MORE...
Machine guarding is crucial for protecting workers against preventable injuries such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, and blindness. Below is a basic overview of some of the more important points related to machine guarding. Basic Terminology Parts of the machine requiring guarding Point of Operation: the area where machine performs work on material […] READ MORE...
What is Beryllium? Beryllium is a naturally occurring element found in several minerals. It’s physical properties make it an essential material for the aerospace, telecommunications, technology, medical and defense industries. It is lighter than aluminium and stronger than steel. It also has a high melting point, superior thermal stability and conductivity, reflectivity, and transparency to […] READ MORE...
