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| If the Rope is Frayed, Be Afraid |
Did you know that even a tiny cut on the end of a lanyard can cause as much as a 40 percent loss of strength? That’s why it is vital that a competent person inspect lanyards for edge cuts, surface abrasion, stitching damage, heat or friction damage, or chemical damage before each use.
Slings, chains and ropes must be inspected by a competent person for the following signs of damage:
- Excessive wear
- Deformed hooks, eyelets or links
- Kinking or distortion
- Corrosion
- Broken or frayed wires
- Fraying
- Melting or charring of any part of the surface
- Snags, cuts or punctures
If any damage is evident, slings, chains or ropes must be taken out of service immediately and tagged “Unsafe. Do not use.”
Is it time for an introduction, review or discussion about sling safety with your crew? This Safety Talk, “If Rope is Frayed, Be Afraid”, includes an audio, PowerPoint presentation and seven tips on how to customize your safety meeting for your workplace.
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| This synthetic lifting sling was pulled from service at a construction site after it was observed in use! Slings need to be examined before use for damage or deterioration. This one definitely should have been deposited in the nearest trash bin. (WorkSafeVictoria, Australia) |
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| WHMIS & Hazardous Waste: How to Protect Workers |
The most familiar hallmarks of the WHMIS system are supplier labels and MSDSs. There are some hazardous chemicals and substances (called “controlled products”) that are excluded from label and MSDS requirements and subject to a different set of WHMIS identification requirements to ensure their safe.
Read more on the subject of PPE at OHSInsider.com.
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| Companies Getting Message on Cell Phone Driving Dangers |
The National Safety Council (NSC) says 20 percent of the Fortune 500 companies responding to its recent survey on cell phone use among drivers say they have incorporated total bans on cell phone use when their employees are behind the wheel.
“Two years after the National Safety Council urged motorists to stop using cell phones and messaging devices while driving, these employee bans are evidence of progress in reducing the number of distracted drivers on the road,” says the NSC. “However, thousands of Americans still die each year in distracted driving-related crashes and research shows that cell phones are the number one distraction in vehicles.”
According to the NSC, research suggests a driver talking on a cell phone is four times more likely to crash than one who won’t use a cell phone until a vehicle is parked. An estimated 23 percent of all motor vehicles crashes each year involve cell phone use.
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