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Published: Monday, February 27, 2012, 8:20 PM By Scott Learn, The Oregonian Foundry operators at Precision Cast Parts pour molten alloy into the cast for an aerospace part. Parts are then taken to the cleaning department, where they're placed in tanks of caustic chemicals to remove most of the cast. Oregon OSHA has cited Precision … Continue reading Oregon OSHA Cites Precision Castparts for Safety Problems
GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers are vowing to put safety first during the renovation project at Lambeau Field. Monday, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Heath Administration set up a partnership with the Packers and Miron Construction. The partnership is an effort to reduce injuries to workers during the Lambeau Field … Continue reading Packers, Contractors Sign Safety Pact
February 24, 2012 / 61(07);119-122 In 2010, the Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program conducted an investigation into the death of a bathtub refinisher who used a methylene chloride–based paint stripping product marketed for use in aircraft maintenance. The program identified two earlier, similar deaths in Michigan. Program staff members notified CDC's National Institute … Continue reading Fatal Exposure to Methylene Chloride Among Bathtub Refinishers — United States, 2000–2011
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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus Fire Safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 02/27/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Prevention Activities Fire safety video to re-air in Rochester - The … Continue reading Fire Prevention News: Weekly Roundup – February 28, 2012
I bet most people don’t even think about this!
Most people who have no experience, and some who do, don’t ever think of concrete as something that can cause severe burns. Think again. As these photos demonstrate, concrete can cause serious skin burns and yet very often those who work with concrete wear no protective gear whatsoever, exposing themselves to serious health issues related to the high alkaline content of concrete.
To prevent burns from concrete…
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