Archive: December 2009

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised its acetylene standard. This final rule replaces references to outdated industry standards with updated references reflecting current industry practices.

Explosive hydrogen….Acidic liquids and vapors….Electrical burns….Strains, sprains, hernias and compressed discs. All of these hazards arise when servicing, charging, or jumping the common lead-acid battery found in cars and trucks. The hazards can be minimized by following a few common sense safety rules.

There has been a lot of confusion as to whether string knit Kevlar can be used for direct food contact. As a technical safety specialist at Conney Safety, I have heard both sides of this story. To find the answer, I went right to the source… DuPont.

The GHS is an acronym for The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. The GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.

You should be aware that as the temperature of the fuel tank rises, the liquid fuel expands which increases pressure inside the tank. In cold weather this could result in a fire or explosion if a propane-powered vehicle with more than 80% liquid fuel in the fuel tank is brought into a heated building from outside.

It’s never too late to review the basics to help keep you safe while out hunting.