Warriors 4 Safety

Angle Grinder Recall

Yorlanda — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:42:44 +0000

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
TO: DEWALT Customers
FROM: DEWALT Power Tools
DATE: November 28, 2011
SUBJECT: Large Angle Grinder Safety Notification
DEWALT has identified a potential safety hazard with certain large angle grinder side handles.
We are concerned that under certain circumstances a small number of side handles could exhibit
a condition where the handle could break causing the user to lose full control of the unit.
DEWALT recommends replacing all current side handles on the following DEWALT Large Angle
Grinders in the field today. This notice includes side handles and tools purchased through our
Service Division, Authorized Resellers/Distributors, and Factory Stores. Any Large Angle Grinder
from the list below that has a manufacturing date prior to 2011-32 is affected by this safety
notification. The manufacturing date code is marked on the box and engraved on the bottom of
the grinder gear case in an 8 digit code the first 4 are the year and the next 2 are the week. The
final 2 numbers are the plant. For example 2011-32-47.
The part numbers in question are as follows:
Model # Description
D28474W 7″ Large Angle Grinder 8000RPM
D28494S 7″ Large Angle Grinder 6000RPM
D28493N 9″ Large Angle Grinder 5000RPM
D28494N 9″ Large Angle Grinder 6000RPM
D28497 7″/9″ Large Angle Sander 6000RPM
D28499X 7″/9″ Large Angle Grinder 6000RPM
651858-00 Service Part Replacement Side Handle
Picture of Side Handle
The potential safety issue could result in a condition similar to the photos below
DEWALT users and distributors can order replacement handles 1 of 4 ways:
1. Call 1-800-916-7004 M-F 8am – 5pm Eastern time
2. Email the order form to support.dewalt@dewalt.com. Please use LAG Handle Request
as the subject line in your email.
3. Fax the order form to 1-800-896-3084 for free replacement handles
4. Order replacement handles through your authorized DEWALT Service center. For
locations visit: http://www.dewalt.com/find-service-center.aspx
Large Angle Grinders currently shipping from our distribution center have an improved
design handle and are not affected. Grinders with a green dot sticker near the UPC and on the
outside of the master carton as photographed below already have the improved design. New
handles with the improved design will have a marking on the outer flange of the handle with an
embossed “BL” as photographed below.
Please immediately stop the sale and use of any potentially affected handles. Thank you in
advance for your help and support of this initiative. Please contact your local DEWALT
representative or DEWALT customer service at 800-235-2000 for questions. To order
replacement handles please follow the instructions listed above.
Re-worked Product &
Side Handle Identifiers

Conveyor Belt Safety Professionals?

Yorlanda — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:38:04 +0000

In light of the recent article release from NIOSH stating that there may be a shortage of occupational health and safety professionals in the near future. There are many programs out there bending or flying under the protocol radar just to get as much money as fast as they can while churning out under qualified safety professionals. Now we can not blame the eager to get to work students. Considering the economy today many are looking to switch careers quickly to begin supporting their families again. Fortunately there are organizations out there like the ASSE and NASP that encourage continuous education and training as well as strict admission requirements. Now, granted the only way to gain experience is to have hands on training for those that have not completed degree programs and granted those without field experience but have degrees should have the opportunity to apply what they have learned. So I pose the question, how are we to assist the newly educated in gaining the experience necessary to assist those in the workplace in establishing a safe working environment?

Safe Work Practices for Youth

Yorlanda — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:22:07 +0000

Jerry Grubbs Granddaughter demonstrating workplace safety

I look at this adorable little one and I think; how young is too young to exercise safe work practices. Since there are many areas of safety that adults are concerned about when employing youth we will look at the resources that will assist us in being compliant. Of course OSHA has programs and resources in compliance for youth in the workplace.

Then there is the CDC that states that there are 17.5 million workers under the age of 24. Although some of these workers are considered adults, many of them are fresh out of college and new to the workforce. Mentioning this fact brings a smile to my face, while I remember a young 20-something year old college graduate first entering the field of construction safety. We were conducting a crane inspection and with his most serious face he asks, ” Now, which is the boom and which is the ball?” Moments like that is the reason we as Warriors 4 Safety, must assume the responsibility of mentoring and aiding the newbies of safety. Yes, I know that sometimes due to generational gaps, communication can be a challenge utilizing non-profit organizations like Youthsafe can be a useful tool in making sure the lines of communication are open and clear to both parties. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety also has programs and resources to aid in communicating the importance of safety in the workplace. The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America aka VICA teaches secondary and post-secondary students technical/vocational skills and training. Part of the programs competitive aspect of the program is safety. I met a young welder that is kicking himself to this day because he chose to ignore the safety aspect of the competition and lost. Don’t worry, he is probably my future poster child for safety now. Thank you VICA. Do you have any ideas, referrals or suggestions to get the importance of workplace safety to our youth? Talk to us. As always, have a safe and productive day!

Before You Start Christmas Shopping Read This!

Yorlanda — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:02:54 +0000

Losi NiMH Battery Charger

NEWS from
CPSC and HC

U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2011
Release #12-015 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 504-0233
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger

Units: About 975 in U.S. and 25 in Canada

Importer: Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.

Hazard: The charger and battery can emit excessive heat, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Horizon Hobby has received eight reports of the batteries emitting excessive heat. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger is black, measures 4” x 2” and has model number LOSB9904. The model number is printed on the back of the product’s packaging with the bar code. A Losi logo sticker is on the front of the charger, along with another sticker bearing the instruction: “Use only with 7.2V NiMH Batteries 1500mAh or higher.” On the back of the charger is a sticker with voltage and current ratings for input (100-240VAC, 1.0A) and output (8.5V, 3A) along with another Losi logo.

Sold at: Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Horizon Hobby for a refund of the retail value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday or visit the website at www.horizonhobby.com/losicombo

Battery Charger

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on www.saferproducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: www.saferproducts.gov, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

Questions About Workplace Violence

Yorlanda — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:40:44 +0000

If you type the words “Workplace Violence” in any search engine you are likely to find an enormous amount of information but in the world technology the list seems a bit dismal. One of Warriors 4 Safety’s favorite students is currently working on a paper discussing the previously covered topic of workplace violence.
Why is it necessary to discuss this subject? I mean, after all, we are all adults or at least responsible teenagers that are looking to be productive members of society. However, when we open newspapers, turn on the news or listen to radio news reports we hear of individuals being injured or killed in the one place other than church or school, that we feel the safest. I mean, what has the world come to when there is a demand for individuals like Larry J Chavez, B.A, M.P.A. of Workplace Violence 101?
What are we to do as safety professionals to prevent things like this from happening? How are we to recognize the signs of someone on the edge? How are we to know that someone in the workplace is interacting with someone that has the potential commit such a horrible act? Let’s face it; we do not hear that a gang banger or someone with a long criminal history commits these acts.
Should such an act happen in the workplace what are we to do to regain structure and stability in the workplace? Sure we act as counselors on the job all the time but most of us are not trained grief counselors to address something as traumatic as witnessing a co-worker(s) being injured or killed.
Does our government have the answers? There are many government agencies like the OPM, OSHA and The USDA (I know this leaves an opening for mad cow jokes, but this is a serious subject people), that discuss and offer training support on the subject.
I look forward to hearing from the students of safety. Hopefully, they will enlighten us about workplace violence prevention and recovery.

Employment Opportunities for Warriors 4 Safety

Yorlanda — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:31:45 +0000

It is that time again Warriors 4 Safety! We have received word of at least 4 positions that will be revealed exclusively to profiled and contributing writers of Warriors 4 Safety. There is a rumor of more soon to come!

Formaldehyde Safety Hazard Alert

Yorlanda — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:26:48 +0000

When I think of my hair stylist, I think of a miracle performing, free therapist, current event deliverer, and human time machine. Honestly my safety radar rarely goes off when in the presence of the ego boosters I have the pleasure of calling my friends. Thanks to my travels it is important that I find a stylist in every city/town I travel. So imagine my concern when I read the formaldehyde hazard alert on the OSHA website. Now, most men are likely not surprised by this revelation if they have ever had the misfortune of interrupting their favorite females “me time” moments by entering a hair salon and having their nasal cavities accosted by the chemical smell that has become an acquired smell for those that frequent these establishments.
I have spoken with my friend, Yalanda Shinette, Owner/ Instructor of Mainland Cosmetology Careers Academy and Owner of Hair Solutions; and according to her, a student’s curriculum includes chemistry and safety. The safety aspect of that curriculum includes but not limited to; proper chemical storage and handling as well as MSDS components.
So my questions are: how did manufacturers get away with this for so long? Secondly, how does this affect the hair care industry? Also, I notice that this alert does not say much about the customer’s safety; will the stylist be responsible for advising the customer of the possible exposure to formaldehyde?

Another Transocean Opportunity

Yorlanda — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:33:46 +0000

REPORTS TO: PMAA Compliance Manager

DIVISION: North America Region

DEPARTMENT QHSE

LOCATION: Houston, Park 10 Office

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide advice, support, assistance and services in issues related to Risk Assessment, Incident Analysis, HSE, and the Safety Management System. Coordinate and assist in performing of risk analyses and incident analyses. Assist the QHSE Group in the day to day operations and function of the department where appropriate. Live the Core Values of the Company.

DUTIES:

AUTHORITY
HSE Cases and Major Hazard Risk Assessments (MHRAs)

1. Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the HSE Cases and Major Hazard Risk Assessments (MHRAs) of the MODUs that make-up the NAM fleet.

2. Act as focal point for the facilitating and coordination of HSE Cases and MHRAs.

3. Provide instruction and guidance in the review and updating of HSE Cases and MHRAs for Installations

III

Risk Assessment

1. Organize and coordinate qualitative and quantitative risk analyses including Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDs), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), Failure Mode and Effects (and Criticality) Assessments (FME(C)As), etc. as required. Act as Chairman and/or Technical Recorder for and during these exercises. Produce reports detailing any findings.

2. Develop, promote, and assist in the use of Risk Assessment techniques and methodologies to II systematically and consistently identify, reduce, and mitigate the risk of major accidents and losses within the North American fleet.

Other

1. Work on special projects as directed by supervisors. III

III

QUALIFICATIONS:

DEFINITION OF AUTHORITY

Authority I To act.

Authority II To act but inform the person to whom he reports to and other interested parties.

Authority III To consult before acting.

EDUCATION:

Suitable technical training with emphasis on industrial risks, plus technical training.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years in offshore industry or working for a company with business application to the offshore industry is desirable. Familiarization with Process Safety and Risk concepts.

SKILLS:

Knowledge of MS Windows, Database (preferable Microsoft Access), Word Processor (preferably Microsoft Word), Spreadsheet (preferably Microsoft Excel). Very good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to lead group discussions and maintain focus of group. Excellent problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Familiarization with software such as BowTieXP and/or Microsoft Project required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work unsupervised, undertake tasks on own initiative. Make effective use of company’s equipment and resources. Use own judgment and initiative to determine the approach of action to take in non-routine situations. Ability to communicate with the end user in the field. Must be familiar with applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by the Organization, Administration, Classification Societies and Maritime Industries. Have a sound knowledge of drilling operations and its interrelations. Ability to handle situations concerning operations, personnel, and administration, local problems, and dealing with clients.

INGENUITY:

Must be able to use judgment to develop best methodology for each risk assessment and present findings in a manner understandable to both those who participate in exercises and any others that may be interested. Must use own judgment to ensure that findings of assessments reflect actual conditions and situations.

DECISION MAKING:

Must be able to determine which types of Risk Assessments are most appropriate for any particular project. Must be able to determine what time, resources, and expertise may be needed to successfully complete a risk assessment. During a group exercise, the incumbent must be able to decide which issues should be discussed to closure and which issues are best tabled for discussion outside the group.

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Employment Opportunity

Yorlanda — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:08:49 +0000

HSE Risk Advisor III