Posted by proforma on January 18, 2012 | No Comments
This MODU life boat launch drill turned deadly when the MODU plunged 60 feet into the water, killing one and injuring six. This video appeared on the Drilling Ahead World Oilfield Network.
Tags:accident, fatality, offshore GOM, oilfield worker
Filed Under: Workplace Safety
Posted by proforma on January 4, 2012 | No Comments
Google identified the leading product recalls in 2011 in its Zeigeist report, which lists the most-searched topics. Among the many product recalls, Consumer Reports says the top ten include Harley-Davidson bike brake failures, Mazda fires precipitated by spider infestations, F-150 pickups with multiple problems, and contaminated turkeys.
Filed Under: Home Safety
