Posted: February 28th, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: Safety Tip | No Comments »
Many of us don’t worry about our ears when it comes to the occasional hammering of construction next door or attending a rock concert. But what if you work in an environment with excessive levels of noise? What is considered a dangerous level? Did you know that repeated exposure to loud noises can cause permanent hearing loss? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers the following:
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When unable to reduce or eliminate noise levels, choose appropriate hearing protection (expandable foam plugs fit all, pre-molded plugs are reusable, canal caps can hang around your neck while it’s quiet, and earmuffs protect the entire outer ear).
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Posted: February 22nd, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: Case Study | No Comments »
The Task: Remove a mobile generator from a storage shed for transportation to well sites, where it is used to power equipment.
The Facts: The generator weighs about 100 lbs, has only two wheels, and no ergonomically designed lifting handle. Workers must utilize the frame to lift & move the generator. The generator is stored amongst other equipment in the storage shed, making access difficult. A job safety analysis was not performed in advance.
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Posted: February 13th, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: Safety Tip | No Comments »
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cautions that the risk of ladder falls can increase during the holiday season when workers are hanging and removing holiday decorations. They recommend the following ladder safety tips:
• Carefully inspect the ladder for defects, cracks and corrosion before use. Tag and remove from service any ladders deemed unsafe.
• Make sure the ladder’s feet have slip-resistant pads.
• Use a fiberglass ladder around electricity.
• When setting up a ladder, look for a location with firm, level footing and a rigid support for the top of the ladder.
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Posted: February 7th, 2012 | Author: jsabuilder | Filed under: JSABuilder Tip | No Comments »
With the start of the new year, some of the multi-user accounts may be going through personnel changes as people move throughout the organization. A couple tips for account Administrators on changing out user IDs in JSABuilder:
• Delete the old user, rather than simply using “edit” to change his or her name and login. Using “edit” to change users will replace the old user’s name with the new user, and show all JSAs created by the original user as being created by the new user. By clicking the “delete” link next to the user name in your Admin console, the user is instead deactivated. All JSAs created by that user will remain in the account (the JSAs are not deleted!), and will continue to be listed as being created by him (her).
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Many of us don’t worry about our ears when it comes to the occasional hammering of construction next door or attending a rock concert. But what if you work in an environment with excessive levels of noise? What is considered a dangerous level? Did you know that repeated exposure to loud noises can cause permanent hearing loss? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers the following:
