Week 8-Safe at First Sight? Topics Construction and Demolition Site Safety Roles of Machinery in Safety Objective/Goal: Students will understand construction and demolition site safety and the role machinery plays in safety. Introduction: Construction and demolition sites must follow specific safety guidelines. Building on knowledge learned in bESTology Week 7, Read more…
High Voltage According to Merriam-Webster, high voltage usually means electrical energy at voltages high enough to inflict harm on living organisms. Equipment and conductors that carry high voltage warrant particular safety requirements and procedures. In certain industries, high voltage means voltage above a particular threshold. This week you will Read more…
Signs, Signs Everywhere a Sign – bESTology Week 6
Look around, how many hazardous materials can you identify? As long are they are contained, stored or used properly, they pose no harm. But when the hazardous materials are outside of their intended location, there is danger.
Spills, explosions and leaks of hazardous materials all require the attention of first responders. Keeping first responders safe in all emergency situations is of the utmost importance. Tactical gear allows first responders to …