by Chris Nisbett | May 3, 2021 | Tailgate
A confined space is any area with limited entry and exit containing known or potential hazards and which is not intended for continuous human occupancy. The most common confined spaces in the utility industries are maintenance holes (commonly known as Manholes).At...
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...
