Episode 224 - Improperly Used Space Heaters Can Be Dangerous
In this episode, I share an article relating to house fires caused by space heaters turning over and catching nearby materials on fire. I share safety tips for heating homes and using space heaters pr...
22 Jul 20216min
Episode 223 - Mobile Crane Ground Support
In this episode, I share an article written that describes the four legs of a crane, the outriggers. We discuss how the outriggers are equipped with pads to distribute the loads but many times the sur...
20 Jul 20216min
Episode 222 - Driving Advice for Your Holiday Travels
In this episode, I share from a blog where we advise drivers to come to a complete stop if you find yourself off of the road and in the median or on the shoulder. We also advise folks to look over the...
19 Jul 20218min
Episode 221 - Preventing Fugitive Vapor Explosion with Design
In this episode, we explore the transformation of codes that evolved from installation to performance of water heaters. Fugitive vapors from flammable liquids like gasoline can travel up to 40 feet. T...
18 Jul 20218min
Episode 220 - Using Historical Weather Data to Investigate Lightning Strike Claims
In this episode, we discuss a $30,000 property damage claim to electrical equipment. How do we determine if lightning could have caused the damage with a high degree of certainty?
14 Jul 20217min
Episode 219 - Installation can compromise PVC pipe
In this episode, I share an interesting blog and case study of a failed water line that cause significant property damage to a medical facility. I share how PVC pipe is fused together using solvent an...
13 Jul 20218min
Episode 218 - Concrete Core Drill - Reducing Hazard Exposure by Design
In this episode, we discuss the Safety Hierarchy and how it relates to the real world. We analyze a case study of a core drill that seriously injured a worker. We discuss a safety analysis and how it ...
12 Jul 20218min
Episode 217 - Electric Motors - The Electrical Work Horse of Industry
In this episode, I share a blog written about the differences in motors, AC vs DC. Single phase vs Three phase motors and what to look for when sizing a motor properly. Finally we discuss how maintena...
11 Jul 20217min
