What can appear like “playing around” on the ocean can turn deadly within a blink of an eye — as illustrated in this close call. What does “close call” mean to you? The dictionary tells us that a close call means “a narrow escape from danger or disaster,” or it can be something like almost […]
Read MoreQuestion: How far away can you be from danger when you’re chasing a storm? And, more importantly, why would you decide to put yourself in harm’s way by chasing a storm? Blizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes. “How far away is death?” can race through your mind in a dangerous situation. Not many folks run toward a storm […]
Read MoreHave you ever stood at the edge of a roaring ocean? Do you recall how the ocean made you feel? Was it a sense of respect? Wonder? Or even a healthy dose of fear? In the video, we see the gamut of human behavior ignoring dangers the ocean poses. At one point, we see a […]
Read More“This wall of water was coming right at me.” Why was the “wall of water” not in the forecast? Apparently, the wall of water wasn’t mentioned in the forecast: Boston.com weather forecast headlines for Tuesday, July 23, 2019, read, “Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s weather forecast: The day could add an additional one to […]
Read MoreHow far away is death? With 186 passengers aboard, Airbus A320 pilot takes emergency action when forced by drone in London • • • Yet another drone incident at London’s Gatwick Airport proved a near-miss for the pilot of a passenger jet. In April of 2019, the pilot was bringing the aircraft in for a […]
Read MoreWhat happens when strong winds knock your research vessel over? A research ship, Petrel, was blown into a dry dock’s wall, when strong winds blew the vessel over. According to CBS News/AOL.com, “At least 25 people were injured Wednesday morning when a ship tipped over in a dry dock on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. […]
Read MoreYouTube aviation station Cargospotter caught on video the 747 disappearing into a cover of thick clouds after departure at Liege Airport. About the incident, the YouTube planespotter, Cargospotter, comments that “this Boeing 747 of Challenge Cargo disappeared in thick clouds right after taking off from runway 24L at Liege Airport. The weather was quite bad […]
Read MoreWatch the YouTube video from CNN to see what happened in this near-miss plane incident. An aviation analyst, Miles O’Brien, says the two planes were “about half a mile apart”* in the near-miss plane incident. CNN reported that the incident occurred at Barcelona Airport followed by an investigation by Spanish aviation authorities. What were the […]
Read MoreA strong work culture can be a lifesaver. When we lose focus on the task at hand, depending on the job and function, it’s possible for us to unwittingly in the process create a hazard not only for ourselves but for those around us — our work culture — performing under compromised safety. Unfortunately, for […]
Read MorePPE (personal protective equipment) is called the “last resort” because it literally stands between you and life and death on the job. When all other safeguards have failed, your PPE can save your life, but how up to date is it, does it fit properly, and is it comfortable? Do you have a PPE program? […]
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