Training saves lives

Published on 1/29/2015
Training saves lives

On August 16, 2012, Lawrence Davis was completing his first day of work at the Bacardi plant in Jacksonville, Florida. At only 21 years old, he hoped it would be the beginning of a long career within the company. As he was conducting maintenance work under a pallet rack, an employee activated the machine unintentionally. Lawrence was crushed to death.

Excavation and trench hazards

Published on 10/1/2014
Excavation and trench hazards

Too often, we underestimate the work in trenches. Even when carrying out minor work, risks remain.

An accident that could have cost a life

Published on 2/5/2014
An accident that could have cost a life

Context: A boilermaker was requested to remove a fan and a steel plate (cover) welded beside the roof opening of a 50-foot high reservoir. The goal was to allow a crane to reach 5 other fans installed on the floating roof 40 feet below.