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How Did Boeing Mess Up the 737 MAX and What Can Be Learned

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The Boeing 737 MAX saga is one of the most significant events in aviation history, marked by two tragic crashes that resulted in the loss of 346 lives. The failures surrounding the MAX, including the mismanagement of the aircraft’s safety protocols and the corporate culture at Boeing, have raised questions about accountability in the aerospace … Read more

Safe Sandbagging Techniques for Flood Emergencies

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Introduction When flooding disasters strike, sandbagging operations are often deployed as an emergency protective measure. However, manually filling, moving and placing sandbags involves physically intense labor that can lead to injuries if proper safety precautions are not followed. This article will explore best practices for conducting sandbag activities safely, reducing injury risks for workers. As … Read more

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance Guide for Roofing Workers

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance Guide for Roofing Workers

Purpose of this Guide Here’s the skinny on what we’re looking at in this guide. We’ve got a serious problem in the construction business, folks. Between 2003 and 2013, more than 3,500 good people have been lost to falls. That’s the top reason folks in our line of work meet an untimely end. And out … Read more

Ensuring Safety in Construction Confined Spaces: Tips for Small Entities

Ensuring Safety in Construction Confined Spaces Tips for Small Entities

Introduction Let’s roll up our sleeves and get down to business. This little article of tips for small businesses that we’ve got here, it’s not just a bunch of fancy words. It’s a tool, a trusty sidekick for small businesses to navigate the labyrinth that is the Confined Spaces standard. Now, I know what you’re … Read more

Preventing Combustible Dust Explosions: A Brief Guide

Preventing Combustible Dust Explosions A Brief Guide

Today, let’s talk about something that’s as fine as dust, yet as dangerous as dynamite – that’s right, combustible dust. Imagine this – you’re in an industrial setting, surrounded by fine particles suspended in air. You may not know it, but these particles can cause a massive explosion, taking down buildings and causing injuries or … Read more

Safe Cleanup Tips After a Natural Disaster

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Alright, folks, gather ’round. It’s time for us to have a heart-to-heart about the not-so-glamorous side of clean-up work, especially when it’s got to do with flooding. Let’s not sugarcoat this – it’s hazardous, but hey, knowing the ropes can make a world of difference. So, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Health Tips First … Read more

A Perilous Day in the Desert: The PEPCON Disaster

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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

Ammonium Perchlorate: Safety and Handling Guidelines

Ammonium Perchlorate Safety and Handling Guidelines

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

A Guide For Preparing Your Business for a Coronal Mass Ejection Event

A Guide For Preparing Your Business for a Coronal Mass Ejection Event

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