Day: May 22, 2017

Humvee Stolen from the National Guard Parking Lot

The Case of the Missing Humvee...Where Did it Go?
The Case of the Missing Humvee…Where Did it Go?

Can a Humvee really disappear into thin air? That’s the question authorities in Ohio are asking themselves after an incident in late March.

The Case of the “Hot” Humvee

A sand-colored Humvee was apparently stolen off the grounds of the Ohio National Guard Armory in Stow, which is a city southeast of Cleveland. According to the State Highway Patrol and a Guard spokesperson, someone cut through the security fence and took the vehicle on either March 21 or 22.

Troopers say the Humvee was locked and secured at the time, but the thief was able to disarm the mechanisms. The search for the vehicle was still on as of two days later.

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Dumpster Safety – Tips Your Staff Should Know

Safety Is Key.
Safety Is Key.

Do you think the trash room is a relatively low-risk area? Over a five-year period, one school district in Washington state reported a loss of more than 2,000 work days to dumpster- and recycling-related injuries at a cost of $300,000.

Fortunately, there are some common-sense steps you can take to reduce the risk of costly and painful injuries incurred in the trash room.

Dumpster and Compactor Safety Tips

  • No one should ever enter a dumpster or compactor. Materials should be broken down before going in a dumpster, and a long stick should be used to clear congestion in a compactor.
  • Areas immediately surrounding dumpsters and compactors should be clutter-free.
  • The compactor door should be securely closed before operating and should remain closed until the machine is turned off.
  • Hazardous waste should never go into a dumpster or compactor. Contact your local environmental agency for instructions on appropriate disposal methods.
  • Compactors should be serviced only by authorized personnel after completing lockout-tagout procedures.
  • Use caution opening and closing dumpster lids to avoid pinching fingers and hands.
  • Employees should inform their supervisor immediately if they see evidence of animals or other pests around the dumpster. Under no circumstances should they attempt to handle the problem themselves.
  • In case of a dumpster fire, call 911.

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