Feb 18, 2016
What is a diamond blade? A diamond blade is a saw blade which has diamonds fixed on its edge for cutting hard or abrasive materials. There are many types of diamond blade, and they have many uses, including cutting stone,...
Feb 8, 2016
When working with electricity, you must respect its power and the dangers associated with it. If the power is on, it is not safe or smart to work on an electrical circuit. That’s why you’ll hear me preach time and again to turn off the power to the circuit that you...
Jan 28, 2016
Fires are, and always have been, a part of the South African landscape. They occur as a natural phenomenon in grasslands, woodlands, fynbos, and sometimes in indigenous forests. South Africa has two fire seasons according to rainfall patterns: the dry summer months in...
Jan 14, 2016
Assume that All Power Lines Are Energized! Contact the utility company to discuss de-energizing and grounding or shielding of power lines. All tree trimming or removal work within ten feet of a power line must be done by trained and experienced line-clearance tree...
Dec 21, 2015
As an essential part of every vehicle safety kit, a car fire extinguisher is a specialty product designed to do a specific job. Although your vehicle is assembled with optimum safety in mind, many of its components are potential fire hazards. Should you encounter a...
Nov 19, 2015
Regarded as one of the most dangerous occupations, construction work can be considered anything but fully safe. Heights, large and mobile equipment, edges, deep holes, and wobbling stairs are a reality in many construction sites, no matter how modern or careful the...
Nov 11, 2015
Arc welding and cutting processes, as well as other forms of welding, produce radiation. The quantity of radiation could be small, but in some cases ultraviolet or infrared radiation can go undetected. Such radiation can cause eye damage or skin burns. It is therefore...
Nov 2, 2015
When you think about shoes for the workplace, heavy-duty footwear such as steel toe boots may come to mind. These boots, which have reinforced toes to protect the feet from hazards such as heavy objects, are important personal protective equipment (PPE) at...
Oct 23, 2015
If a fire breaks out: 1. Sound the alarm. 2. Call the Emergency Services immediately. 3. Evacuate the building. Only fight the fire if it is safe to do so. 4. Before tackling a fire make sure you know what classification it falls under: Class A: Freely burning...
Oct 16, 2015
The smoke released by any type of fire (forest, brush, crop, structure, tires, waste or wood burning) is a mixture of particles and chemicals produced by incomplete burning of carbon-containing materials. All smoke contains carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and...
