by Chris Nisbett | May 3, 2020 | Tailgate
Radon is a radioactive gas formed by the natural decay of uranium in rock, soil and water It’s colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert. There’s no way of telling if it is present, or how much is present, unless you specifically test for it. So...
by Chris Nisbett | Apr 3, 2020 | Tailgate
The American Welding Society has identified more than 80 types of welding and allied processes in commercial use. Some of the more common types include oxygen-acetylene, gas-metal, gas-tungsten arc welding (TIG), shielded-metal arc welding, resistance welding, and...
by Chris Nisbett | Mar 3, 2020 | Tailgate
Working at night presents some special safety challenges, particularly for drivers. The biggest challenge is finding a way to cope with the reduced visibility. At dawn and dusk, the sun is low in the sky and causes glare on a vehicle’s windshield. ...
by Chris Nisbett | Feb 3, 2020 | Tailgate
The Recommendations for CPR have recently changed. The new information from health agencies says it is the chest compressions that are our primary importance. According to the American Heart Association, if you see someone collapse, call 911, yell for...
by Chris Nisbett | Jan 3, 2020 | Tailgate
A good analogy to explain how hearing loss occurs is to visualize a thick grassy lawn. As you walk across the grass, the grass bends down because of your weight. After you pass, the grass stands back up. The more you walk across the same area, the...
by Chris Nisbett | Dec 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Gasoline gives off potentially explosive vapors that are heavier than air. These vapors can flow along the floor or even down stairs. The following are 12 basic gasoline safety tips. Don’t use gasoline to clean paintbrushes. Any hardware store sells...
by Chris Nisbett | Nov 3, 2019 | Tailgate
During the course of construction, watch out for flying debris of all types including sparks, metal scraps, hydraulic fluid, and rocks. Sparks from a cutoff saw or pipe saw are particularly dangerous. Wear safety goggles when working with or around these types...
by Chris Nisbett | Oct 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Sooner or later you will work at or visit a construction site. Whether you are a utility worker, inspector, manager, or supervisor, a construction site may be the most hazardous environment in which you will ever work. Hazards include: Heavy equipmentHigh...
by Chris Nisbett | Sep 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Ladders are useful tools for extending our reach. Unfortunately, each year many people are injured while using ladders. Falls, including those from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms, are the number two cause of workplace deaths. To avoid...
by Chris Nisbett | Sep 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently my wife and I undertook the task of renovating our kitchen. To keep the costs down I tried to do a lot of the work myself and hired out the specialty jobs. For this blog instead of focusing on Prime Contractor legislation, or Occupational Health...
