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Mechanical Advantage Systems: How Strong?
In this and upcoming articles, we want to give you an idea of the actual forces that are put on M/A systems versus theoretical forces that you may read about. What’s the difference? With theoretical, we’re referring to the amount … Continue reading
Ready for the Real Thing?
Take the Challenge and Learn More! Find out at Roco’s Rescue Challenge coming up on October 10-11 at the BEST Complex in Beaumont, Texas. This event will provide the most realistic rescue experience possible in an open learning environment that … Continue reading
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January Pocket Guide Recipients!
Scott B. from Rock Springs, Wyoming and Marcus B. from Detroit, Michigan were the lucky winners of Roco’s January Pocket Guide giveaway! Roco will continue to give away two pocket guides each month. Stay tuned into our blog to see … Continue reading
Tower Rescue…Essential Training in a Global Landscape
In this piece, Roco Chief Pat Furr shares his experience in Tower Rescue. Furr is from Burlington, Vermont, and served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Pararescueman (PJ). His background includes eight years as a member of … Continue reading
Corpus Christi Firefighters Save Man Trapped in Grain Bin
CNN reported this dramatic grain rescue by the Corpus Christi Fire Department back in April. OSHA has just announced significant penalties and multiple violations for the Texas grain company. Here’s more… How do you rescue a man stuck in grain … Continue reading
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Tagged confined space entry teams, Corpus Christi Fire Department, Corpus Christi Grain Co., Fatality Assesment Control Evaluation Program, Grain Entrapment, OSHA safety compliance, osha standards, rescue techniques, rescue training, Roco Rescue, tactical rescue
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Trench Warning from OSHA
Two workers are killed every month in trench collapses. Unprotected trenches are among the deadliest hazards in the construction industry and the loss of life is devastating. Since 2003, more than 200 workers have died in trench cave-ins and hundreds … Continue reading
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Tagged Hole watch, industrial rescue compliance, OSHA Quick Card, OSHA safety compliance, osha standards, rescue techniques, Safety in Trenches, safety training, trench and shoring training, Trench cave-ins, Trench Collapse, trench rescue, Trenching operations
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