Hypothermia May Not Be Not What You Think It Is: Protect Yourself and Your Outdoor Workers
Posted by Kristen Pflibsen on Feb 5th 2024
We want to provide you with some education on this important
topic to make sure you stay warm at work as part of your winter safety plan. Appropriate warm clothing that maintains your body temperature in cold weather becomes more than just a suggestion or a choice; it truly is a necessity.
Hypothermia is defined as a body temperature below 95°F
(35°C).
Cold weather poses a threat even when temperatures seem
mild. Hypothermia can set in when temperatures drop below 5
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Care and Maintenance of Wire Rope Winch Cable
Posted by Tim Ryan on Jan 2nd 2024
Proper care and maintenance of a wire rope winch cable are
crucial to ensure the safety and longevity of the equipment. Here are some
guidelines to help you maintain a wire rope winch cable:
1. Regular Inspection -
Visual
Inspection:
Regularly
inspect the entire length of the wire rope for any signs of damage, such
as kinks, broken wires, or deformation.
Look
for corrosion or rust, especially in areas with exposure to h
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Why Are Emergency Lights the Colors They Are and Which Colors are for What Alert?
Posted by Kristen Pflibsen on Dec 29th 2023
Have you ever wondered why police lights flash red and blue and ambulance lights are red or what other colors of flashing lights are for and who uses them?
Emergency vehicles are designed to get our attention by using flashing lights and loud noises. It is well understood that the appropriate response to seeing these lights is to pull over yielding the right-of-way to an emergency response vehicle, immediately, but also safely.
Most of us can distinguish between emergency vehicles a
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Snatch-Block Maintenance
Apr 20th 2021
A two-day safety course practiced use and application of chain and snatch-blocks. In this class, one operator provided a snatch-block that was rusted and bent, which was a perfect example of non-maintenance.The operator blamed the company’s shop for the block’s unacceptable condition. Who has responsibility assuring that a snatch-block works when needed?Recovery and pivot winching are regular activities. A snatch-block is perhaps the most used equipment item on carriers and wreckers. Because the
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