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welding

A quick guide to welding safety

Mistakes could have serious consequences
Megan R. Nichols
October 14, 2019

It only takes a cursory examination of a welding torch to understand there are some real safety concerns with this craft. Welding is a 100-plus-year-old practice that's still a fundamental component of machine work and industry today.


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Hemco

Rust Proof Chemical Resistant Canopy Hoods

July 13, 2017
Canopy Hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapors, heat, steam and odors. They are available in 36”, 48”, 72” & 96” widths, in Wall or Island models. Canopy hoods are available in either molded chemical resistant flame retardant one piece composite resin or fabricated of welded type 304 stainless steel.
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OSHA enforcement

Worker overcome by fumes in 3,000-gallon vinegar tank

Rob Salamida Co faces $79k in OSH fines
March 30, 2016
Even vinegar can be hazardous under certain circumstances. An employee at the Rob Salamida Co. food manufacturing plant in Johnson City was instructed to enter and clean the insides of a 3,000-gallon tank containing vinegar on Sept. 28, 2015.
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winter

Cold not the only winter hazard faced by workers

OSHA gives tips for avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning
February 11, 2013

A worker in a New England warehouse was recently found unconscious and seizing. Several of his co-workers also became sick. The culprit? Carbon monoxide poisoning. All of the windows and doors were closed to conserve heat, there was no exhaust ventilation in the facility, and very high levels of carbon monoxide were measured at the site.


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Coal mine

MSHA finds fewer violations, but frequent violators persist

One mine operator cited 35 times in two years for same hazard
January 28, 2013

December impact inspections by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found one of the lowest number of violations to date, but Joseph A. Main, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health said: "We still see some mines that fail to address recurring problems that put miners at risk."


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mining

Under cover of darkness...

May 2, 2012

On the night of March13, Mine Safety and Health Administraton (MSHA) inspectors paid an unannounced visit to Redhawk Mining LLC, Redhawk # 1 Mine in Floyd County, Ky.


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MSHA announces results of October impact inspections

One of targeted mines was placed on pattern of violations last April
November 23, 2011

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced that federal inspectors issued 226 citations and orders during special impact inspections conducted at eight coal mines and three metal/nonmetal mines last month.


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