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Mar 10, 2021
EHSTODAY.COM article on "Reduce arc flash risks with MCCs"
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In the article (link below), the author makes suggestions / methods to reduce arc flash risks (remote access and monitor, proper installatio...
Mar 9, 2021
Fatal fire in a multistorey building in Kolkota
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In a fire incident that happened yesterday at about 1810 hr on the 13th floor of a building, seven persons including firefighters and police...
Mar 5, 2021
Silly funny selfie by an intern in a prison causes change of 600 locks
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An intern in a prison took a selfie and posted it. But the selfie revealed the picture of the master key that could have compromised the sec...
Mar 4, 2021
Attitude for safety
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Every day we hear or read about accidents during transport, in factories, etc. Most of the time, reasons appear to be silly which could have...
Mar 3, 2021
Death of crane operator
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In a reported incident, a crane operator fell out on the road, after hitting another crane moving ahead on the road. The crane toppled and t...
Mar 1, 2021
Power failure - exposure to toxic gases - deaths and injuries
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As per reports on the internet, 5 persons died and 8 persons got injured on exposure to toxic gases. It is stated that a short circuit led t...
Feb 27, 2021
Significance of Leadership for Safety in Licensee Organizations: Self-Regulation
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Yesterday, I listened to a seminar through virtual mode on the above topic. The message conveyed through all presentations was good. The pre...
Feb 25, 2021
EHS article on, how to identify fake N95 masks
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https://www.ehstoday.com/ppe/article/21155518/how-to-identify-fake-n95-masks?oly_enc_id=1936G3569489I9F
Feb 24, 2021
High levels of PM2.5 and PM10 during early hours - morning exercisers to protect themselves
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It is reported that particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 levels are very high even during early hours, particularly in winter. This is when the...
Feb 13, 2021
Importance of readily available data for preventing disasters - an article
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Recently, I came across an article from Kinsmen Group, as given below. It discussed the importance of readily available data on workplace a...
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