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  • THE GOVERNOR COMES OFF

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    How a fix for stranded truckers became a referendum on the air a nation breathes I. The Mile Marker Somewhere on I-84 outside Hartford, a refrigerated trailer full of dairy is doing twenty-five miles an hour in the passing lane, hazards blinking, while a line of cars fumes behind it. The driver isn’t drunk, tired,…

  • DISTRACTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

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    Recognizing the Hidden Hazard of Seasonal Transitions Introduction: When the Seasons Shift, So Do Hazards Every year, as the last patches of snow melt and the first warm breezes cut across the yard, something changes on the floor of a scrap metal recycling facility — and it has nothing to do with the metal itself.…

  • THE THANKLESS GUARDIAN

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    How the Most Overlooked Job in American Industry Is About to Become Its Most Coveted The call comes at 2:47 in the morning. A worker at a petrochemical plant outside of Houston has suffered a catastrophic fall. By the time the ambulance arrives, the Safety Director is already on the phone—not with the hospital, but…

  • Winter Weather Hazards

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    Winter Weather Hazards in Metal Scrap Yard Operations Introduction Winter weather creates unique hazards in scrap metal operations that affect every area of our facility and fleet. Cold temperatures, ice, snow, and reduced visibility demand increased awareness and modified work practices to keep everyone safe. This toolbox talk covers winter hazards across our entire operation.…

  • Weapons Discovery

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    Weapons Discovery at Scrap Metal Yards: Safety Procedures, Legal Requirements, and Emergency Response A Comprehensive Safety Article for Scrap Metal Industry Workers The scrap metal recycling industry plays a vital role in our economy and environment, processing millions of tons of material annually. However, this industry faces unique safety challenges that many other sectors never…

  • THE WEAPONS PROTOCOL

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    When Firearms Arrive in Scrap Metal: A Critical Safety Analysis Introduction The scrap metal recycling industry processes millions of tons of material annually, transforming discarded metal into valuable commodities. Within this essential industry lies a hidden danger that most workers never anticipate: discovering firearms mixed within loads of scrap. When a rifle equipped with a…