What are Smelling Salts? Ammonia inhalants, commonly known as “Smelling salts,” are inherently colorless gasses that exude a pungent smell at room temperature. Smelling salts, a blend of ammonium carbonate ((NH4)2CO3H2O), include Ammonia gas that becomes aqueous Ammonia upon dissolving into water. When contacting air, its state changes from liquid
COMBUSTIBLE DUST Many known materials are hazardous and can also result in big explosions. Combustible dust may be minute and barely visible to the naked eye, but it is among the destructive materials. Combustible dust is the finest material that can cause a dust explosion when it comes in contact
Honoring the Fallen: Reflecting on Workers’ Memorial Day Workers’ Memorial Day is recognized on April 28 to highlight the importance of occupational health and safety. This day is also the commemoration of the workers who perished because of workplace hazards and a call to have better workplaces. Today, the situation
As workplace safety advocates become more powerful, their critics have also become more vocal. Topics of public safety often have very divided opinions. The topic of workplace safety is no exception. The problem is that we require health and safety regulations. What makes them so vital? To understand that, you
Is being a lineman dangerous? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Power linemen face many electrical hazards as they work on live as well as dead electrical power lines. They may install or replace distribution equipment such as capacitor banks, distribution transformers on poles, insulators, and fuses, among other activities related
While workpalce safety has improved through years, there are still many businesses that don’t take enough precautions to prevent occupational accidents. It is no secret that proactive site safety practices and appropriate work safety awareness lead to fewer accidents, OSHA violations and injuries in the workplace. This article will lay
ARC FLASH? A Hidden Danger! THE SCIENCE BEHIND THEM What is an arc flash? It is a light and heat produced from an electric arc. When supplied with sufficient electrical energy, it can result in an arc blast, which causes considerable damage, harm, fire, or injury. Electrical arcs experience negative
OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ensuring workplaces are secure in various industries. Now, the safety this organization oversees isn’t from any imminent danger, but rather from occupational hazards—hence the name. Now, when OSHA was commissioned in 1972, workplace incidents averaged around 10.9 workers per 100.
As the holidays approach, people are hurrying to their local stores and online shopping sites to buy something special for their loved ones. Everyone wants their gifts to carry sentimental value, and while sweaters and socks are nice, nothing says thoughtful quite like the gift of safety. Accidents can occur