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Sep 19, 2022
Industry experts analyze causes of battery electric vehicle fires

Arc flash, electric shock, and thermal runaway from overheated battery top health and safety risks in Ontario mines...

Tags: MiningMine RescueMobile EquipmentRoot Cause Analysis
Apr 12, 2021
Industry experts analyze causes of deficient lockout of machinery

Inadequate or improper lockout of machines top health and safety risk in Ontario pulp and paper industry

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Tags: Paper Printing and ConvertingPulp and PaperForest ProductsRoot Cause Analysis