The Safety Brief

Oil and gas extraction can knock a worker on his butt. Or much worse. Hear about the on and off-site hazards of this high-risk job and how to avoid them. More:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/7-hazards-of-oil-and-gas-extraction/

Drones in construction save time surveying and inspecting sites. But contractors should think about drone costs, FAA registration, insurance and more. In this podcast, Dan Clark explains this new frontier in worksite technology. The transcript offers abundant links to credible information to help make an informed decision. See it here: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/drones-in-construction-6-tips-to-consider/

Whole-body vibration is dangerous for an employee sitting, standing or reclining on a vibrating machine or vehicle. OHSA has no standard. It can affect vision, the bones, joints and the gut. More:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/whole-body-vibration-hazards/

Pervious concrete is a porous pavement that can quickly drain stormwater, saving lives and property from flash floods. Air gaps allow water to flow through into soil, replenishing ground water. Storm sewers receive less volume and road surface runoff. Dan Clark tells of an improvement by a U.K. company and compares the new product with the currently-available products. More:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/pervious-concrete-gulps-stormwater/

Workplace amputations are in the spotlight at OSHA. They’ve updated their National Emphasis Program on amputations. Hear about best practices to avoid them. Some industries have over double the number of amputations compared to industry norms. In this podcast, Dan Clark shares six tips to keep workers protected from losing a finger, leg or arm. More: https://www.thesafetybrief.com/6-ways-to-prevent-workplace-amputations/

Power line safety must be checked and double checked when working with lines overhead or underground. Observe the 10 foot Circle Of Safety at any work site. Dan Clark describes the hazards of equipment or vehicles making contact with power lines. Learn about the Circle Of Safety, step potential and touch potential. https://www.thesafetybrief.com/power-line-safety-at-work-sites/

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Confined spaces need a portable gas monitor if there is a chance of low oxygen, high carbon monoxide or other hazardous atmospheres. Hear how the air a worker breaths needs to be monitored. Portable gas monitors are highly sensitive and can detect high levels of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfate and other toxic gases. They can also detect low oxygen levels. Hear about best practices when using these important instruments. https://www.thesafetybrief.com/confined-spaces-with-hazardous-atmospheres/

Recycling workers have over twice the injury rate of all industry. How and what we recycle can make their job safer. Hear how you can help at work and home. Employees at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) face conveyor belts full of sharps, biohazards, chemicals and more. In this podcast, Dan Clark synopsizes the report from National COSH on how companies and individuals can make their jobs safer.

Anti-vibration gloves don’t do much to protect hands and arms from tool and machine shaking. Hear about the initial studies and NIOSH’s recommendations. In this podcast, Dan Clark explains what companies and workers should do while waiting for the results of the final study.  More:  https://www.thesafetybrief.com/anti-vibration-gloves-a-gimmick/