*Podcasts may contain explicit material* Nobody wants to deal with stink at work. Today’s Dave & Bacon’s Safety Tales topic is about dealing with gas. And, not just the kind that sneaks up on you after a lunch break! Gas detection is especially important when working in confined spaces. But, no ... Read More
Confined spaces kill more often than you think, especially in the construction industry. So, it just makes sense to ask why more time isn’t spent identifying confined spaces and training workers to avoid them. The last thing you want is a worker oblivious to the dangers that surround them every ... Read More
It’s the only way you can be sure your equipment is functioning How do you know your smoke alarm works at home? Because you push the little red button once in a while and it makes an obnoxious sound. That's the same reason for bump testing your gas detection devices. Have you ever heard of a ... Read More
Why the hell should we care about calibrating a gas detection device? Nothing fires up a safety guy more than hearing stories about people dying because of a stupid mistake. In 2015, 136 U.S. workers died from confined space related accidents! When someone dies because of an oversight, someone’s ... Read More
