Category Archives: Near Miss

SHIPBOARD PEDESTAL CRANE SAFETY

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

Shipboard Pedestal Crane Safety Providing proper training, performing regular inspections, and working within manufacturer’s guidelines are all effective ways to reduce the number of incidents caused by the failure of vessel-mounted pedestal crane components. Commercial fishing operations use pedestal cranes regularly, often … Continue reading →

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My shackle can handle it?

Posted on January 3, 2018 by

These are some pictures of a 13.5 ton shackle. At what point do you think it is stretched? How long did it take to stretch this far? Did anyone get hurt during this use of the shackle? Will they do … Continue reading →

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How many slings?

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

This is what I observed as I walk through a truck shop. 1-The question is how many slings can I fit in the hook? 2-How much hook can be used within the sling eyes? 3-Does this really look safe? These … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

As this year 2017 approaches the celebrated Christmas and New Year time, Robin and I want to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to many visits, laughs and most of all being … Continue reading →

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State Fatality Work Injuries

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

How does your state compare from the previous year? North Carolina had 24 increased fatality work injuries.

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Fatal Work Injuries 2016

Posted on December 20, 2017 by
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NATIONAL CENSUS OF FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES IN 2016

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

Sad news as the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the fatal work injuries. There were a total of 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2016,      a 7-percent increase from the 4,836 fatal injuries reported … Continue reading →

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