In the arid landscape of Henderson, Nevada, just a short 10-mile hop from Las Vegas, sat the PEPCON plant. Alongside its neighbor, Kerr-McGee, the two facilities represented the only American producers of ammonium perchlorate (AP), a vital component in the solid propellant rocket boosters used for the Space Shuttle, military weapons, and other rocket programs. … Read more
Introduction I have a personal connection to Ammonium Percholorate. I remember living near the site of the PEPCON explosion in Henderson, Nevada, and feeling the jarring explosion on May 4, 1988. It was a frightening experience that emphasized the dangers associated with volatile chemicals like ammonium perchlorate (AP). The PEPCON disaster claimed the lives of … Read more
One of the most powerful and awe-inspiring machines you might encounter in your line of work—the mighty wood chipper. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty, let me paint you a picture. Picture a machine with a voracious appetite, capable of gobbling up tree limbs, branches, and trunks and turning them into tiny wood chips … Read more
Editor’s note: responding to electrical vehicle fires is a new, evolving, difficult, and complex topic. The following article is intended only as the briefest and most superficial of guides. Treat this article as nothing more than an introduction to the topic. When it comes to handling electric vehicle fires, first responders and firefighters face a … Read more
The Truth About EV Fires Let’s have a little chat about the electrifying topic of electric vehicle fires, and in particular, our good friends over at Tesla. Now, I know what you’re thinking—electric cars, aren’t they supposed to be the future? Clean, green, and oh-so pristine? Well, hold on to your hats, because it turns … Read more
The Carrington Event of 1859 was the largest recorded solar storm in history, resulting in spectacular auroras and disruptions to telegraph systems. In today’s digitally connected world, the potential damage from a solar storm of such magnitude would be exponentially greater. A coronal mass ejection (CME), an eruption of magnetized plasma from the Sun’s corona, … Read more
Introduction Today we’ll be focusing on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s (OSHRC) recent decisions regarding excessive heat hazards and the United States Postal Service (USPS). We’ll discuss how the OSHRC vacated four of five citations issued by OSHA to USPS due to a lack of feasible prevention measures, while in the fifth case, … Read more
I’d like to tell you about the Dighton Power Plant in Massachusetts, a shining example of workplace safety and health. The U.S. Department of Labor recently renewed Dighton Power’s ‘Star Level’ designation, recognizing the plant’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its 15 employees. Located in Dighton, Massachusetts, the power plant … Read more
Four McDonald’s Employees Triumph Over Retaliation for Reporting COVID-19 Hazards It’s time to dig into another story that proves the resilience and courage of the American workforce. This time, we’re talking about four employees from a Los Angeles McDonald’s franchise who found themselves in a bit of a pickle when they were fired for reporting … Read more
Escondido-based Green View Landscape & Tree Service Inc. Accused of Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme Five owners and supervisors of Escondido-based Green View Landscape & Tree Service Inc. (GVLTS) were arraigned on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud after allegedly underreporting their employees’ wages to save on workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Antonio Martinez Resendiz, Ismael Martinez … Read more
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