Before diving into the risk associated with energy sources and sources of harm, let’s get a quick reminder of what is a hazard and what is risk. Continue reading
Risk Assessment and Energy Sources
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International Worker’s Memorial Day – April 28, 2015
“Mourn the dead, fight for the living”; this is the motto of the International Worker’s Memorial Day held every year on April 28th. Every year, more than 4000 workers die on the job. Each year, we should honor those who have died by taking time to observe workplace safety and remember those who paid the ultimate price while doing their job.
Hierarchy of Controls Refresher
When we conduct work risk assessments, or while conducting incident investigations, one of your tasks is to try to determine corrective actions to prevent an accident from happening in the future. In deciding what corrective measures should be implemented, Hierarchy of Controls can provide a framework for determining the most effective corrective actions to undertake. Continue reading
Heavy Equipment: Hydraulic Leaks
Leaks of hydraulic oil are one of the most common releases of oil that occur due to our work. Although these releases tend to be low volume, they are still significant in that the released oil typically impacts soil which then requires containment and disposal. Continue reading
April 2015 Stratus Monthly Safety Call, Friday May 1
Stratus will be conducting our regular monthly safety meeting and training refresher, Friday, May 1 at 10:30 am (via WebEx). If you would like to be invited, please contact Dan Dowdy for a digital invitation.
February 2015 Stratus Monthly Safety Call, Friday February 27
Stratus will be conducting our regular monthly safety meeting and training refresher, Friday, February 27 at 10:30 am (via WebEx). If you would like to be invited, please contact Dan Dowdy for a digital invitation. Continue reading
Equipment Inspection – Towing
Pulling a trailer, whether it is large or small, requires a regular review of the equipment. Oftentimes, we utilize trailers to help us in the performance of our work. Continue reading
Equipment Inspections – Backhoes
The backhoe is a standard piece of heavy equipment often used at our sites, thus inspections are paramount. Continue reading
January 2015 Stratus Safety Meeting, Friday January 30 @10:30 AM
Stratus will be conducting our regular monthly safety meeting and training refresher, Friday, January 30 at 10:30 am (via WebEx). If you would like to be invited, please contact Dan Dowdy for a digital invitation. Continue reading
Equipment Inspectors
Most operations within Stratus involve the use of equipment of some type. To ensure safe and reliable outcomes and deliverables, our equipment must be inspected prior to every use. Continue reading