by SpillResponse | Mar 3, 2025 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Every year thousands of people lose their lives during work in confined spaces. Most accidents are caused during work in vessels, tanks, manholes, sewage sumps, sewers, trenches, borewells, etc. The reason behind accidents is allowing individuals to enter confined...
by SpillResponse | Feb 3, 2025 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Change is inevitable, no matter how you look at it. Much like when the year 2000 was about to occur, the “fear of the unknown” affected so many people. Doubts and unclear thoughts were in all our minds. With so many changes in technology. AI seems to read...
by SpillResponse | Nov 30, 2024 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Slipping on ice in the company parking lot may be one of the most commonly reported winter work incidents, but it’s not the only cold weather culprit. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 40,000 workplace injuries occur annually because of snow and ice. ...
by SpillResponse | Oct 1, 2024 | #SpillLife, Community, First Call Training, Safety Corner
The National Safety Council reveals the most sited violation in fiscal year 2024. As has been the case since 2018, OSHA Standards for general industry (29 CFR Part 1910) workplaces make up half of the Top 10 list for this fiscal year. 4 Most Cited General Industry...
by SpillResponse | Sep 5, 2024 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Limiting Heat Burden While Wearing PPE. Wearing PPE, fire retardant clothing, etc. can often increase your risk for heat-related illnesses. PPE reduces the body’s normal way of getting rid of heat by sweating and increases the physical effort to perform duties while...
by SpillResponse | Jul 31, 2024 | #SpillLife, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Summer is a great time for outdoor contract work, but can be a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This risk goes up even more when you factor in...
