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“The Five Hazardous Attitudes” are the source of most on-the-job incidents during elevated construction. These attitudes, Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, & Resignation, often lead to poor judgment and risk assessment. Rigorously evaluating the situation, including its risks, is vital to ensuring a safe work environment. These attitudes often pop up in everyday life, aviation, the
The OODA Loop is a time-tested way to standardize the decision-making process in potentially hazardous situations to get consistent outcomes. Workplace Safety is the result of consistent, excellent performance. A rehearsed method for staying safe is especially important when things get busy or loud. Rather than having to figure everything out on the fly, you
The natural ventilator is the workhorse of the industrial ventilation system. They often last for 50 – 100 years and simply sit on the roof and do their job. They don’t require much attention and often ignored until there is a problem. Maintenance is seldom required, and little energy is used. It is common to
Everyone figures that they’ll be able to catch themselves when they fall but the fact is you’re often falling before your body can even think of reacting. An average person’s reaction time is half a second. In that amount of time, a person will have already fallen four feet. Catching yourself is not a plan
We all know that taking care of your building is important. Getting around to doing everything on the to-do list, while sticking to your budget is another matter altogether. Of course, that is the very reason it is important to have routine vent inspection schedule. Be proactive and find ventilator issues before they become big
Job site fall safety needs to be every contractor’s top priority. Prepare yourself and know the risks to prevent the unthinkable. The infographic below breaks down the facts about nonfatal injuries from falls on the job. Workplace safety, especially ladder safety, lift safety, and personal safety, are essential components for the success of Moffitt. Job
This Forge Ventilator Testimonial is the best way to see how natural ventilation can work miracles. Plant Operations Manager Tom Verlihay tells us how Moffitt ventilators made his building cooler and more comfortable overnight. Metal Forge Testimonial Interview In this short testimonial, Tom Verlihay discusses how he saw a temperature drop almost immediately after the
Moffitt Corporation has been designing industrial ventilation systems with a paper & pencil for over 50 years. Of course, the technology has changed significantly in the last five decades. Now, in addition to paper & pencil, we use sophisticated CFD modeling to design the most effective and efficient ventilation systems. Advanced CFD Modeling for High
In this post, you’ll see 6 Ways for Facility Managers to Reduce Cold Weather Operating Costs. There are many ways to achieve cost savings in a large industrial facility during the winter, including many simple and low-cost measures you can take right now. Before spending on big capital improvements, look at these tips and start
Congratulations Barbie Moffitt Corporation Retirement is important. In our 55+ year history, only a few people have done it. Due to that fact it is a combination of joy and sadness with which we announce that Barbie Sumner has decided to retire from Moffitt Corporation. After 25 years of service Barbie’s last day will be