65 – Electrical Shock

23 February 2015

Lightning Safety

Lightning Safety Complacency, unfortunately, is often the norm when it comes to the public’s attitude toward lightning strikes and lightning safety issues.  Basic lightning safety guidelines
23 February 2015

Hand Protection

Hand Protection Almost all jobs require use of the hands.  Driving, typing, building, and even reading a book involves the hands.  Hands are often the most
23 February 2015

Foot Protection

Foot Protection In the drilling industry there are numerous hazards that may lead to foot injuries.  Many heavy items such as pump liners, driller collar lift
23 February 2015

Hand Tool Safety: Electrical Powered Tools

Hand Tool Safety: Electrical Powered Tools Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained. Keep power cords away from the
23 February 2015

Checklist: Portable Power-Operated Tools and Equipment

Checklist: Portable Power-Operated Tools and Equipment The same power tool that makes a worker’s job easy and efficient one day, could cause a tragic accident the
23 February 2015

Abrasive Wheel-Equipped Grinders Checklist

Abrasive Wheel-Equipped Grinders Checklist Hand, arm, body and eye injuries, hearing damage and even respiratory problems can result from unsafe usage of abrasive wheel equipped grinders.
23 February 2015

Hand Power Tool Safety

Hand Power Tool Safety Read and familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s instructions, including precautions and how to respond to an emergency. Use recommended protective equipment, such
23 February 2015

Safe Use of Grinding Wheels

Safe Use of Grinding Wheels The speed at which many grinding wheels operate renders it necessary for us to use them carefully.  We must know what
20 February 2015

Gas and Oxygen Welding and Cutting

Gas and Oxygen Welding and Cutting Welding and cutting can be safe operations, if sound safety rules are followed.  If short cuts are taken or proper