As many of us know, technology can come as a double-edged sword. The use and incorporation of a particular technology cannot reduce effectiveness particularly in life-threatening situations. Smart technology, the use of computer-based algorithms to solve problems, is no less sensitive to judicious application. Questions that must be addressed include: How reliable are the sensors … More Technology in the Fire Service
The article below describes OSH research approaches to deal with the fact that if a safety program is working effectively, then nothing happens. How do you measure savings from non-events to justify the costs of an OSH program? The experts at ACS Engineering & Safety have years of experience investigating failures, fires, and accidents. Almost … More Researching Safety From Experience
Our education management software package (discussed in this post) can be easily cut down to provide a straightforward AND SECURE recordkeeping service. Features include: enabling specific individuals access to submit materials for safety officer approval automatic formatting for uploading to OSHA (when required) reminders and required content prompting Unlike most software companies, the software itself … More OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
“Common Pumping Mistakes” series by Jim Elsey, Pumps & Systems This is an excellent column on pump base grouting. On a recent project in the Houston area, ACS’ Larry Smith, PE, CMRP, was involved in a project with pumps from 10 Hp to 400 Hp. Utilizing pre-grouted fabricated steel baseplates. The pumps and drivers were … More 7 Steps to Grouting a Pump Base
Scaffolding collapse in Houston (Tomo News on Youtube). While the footage captures the the cascading energy transfer, it’s initialization occurred prior. OSHA cites two in downtown scaffolding collapse near Minute Maid Park
Apparently there’s a boiler-plate legal template floating around out there that has a fairly embarrassing typo: OSHA 29 CFR 1923. There is no Part 1923. On reading the standards, OSHA 29 CFR Parts, you will find: … PART 1922 Investigational Hearings under Section 41 of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act PART 1924 Safety … More OSHA does NOT have a Part 1923
The situation that almost everyone has experienced in their life is being present when a child is choking. Fortunately, all of these incidents that I’ve witnessed have concluded safely because someone had been trained in infant/child CPR (which includes choking). While safety at work is very important, safety at home means everything. One last note: … More The CPR Training that Everyone Needs
Overturning cement truck (LatestWorldNews on youtube). Notice how the barrel stops spinning while the cab takes on the spin. That’s conservation of angular momentum. American Trucking Associations (ATA) Safety Page
Dr. Jensen has written configurable education management software that is available for purchase. The base cost is $4,000 with a choice of support options from direct IT management for smaller organizations to organization IT training added. Demonstration videos are provided below.
Dr. Jensen’s slides for the Lone Star College Academy for Lifelong Learning Presentation: “Hazards in Space” Additional Information: Lone Star College’s Academy for Lifelong Learning