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Written by HSE has confirmed that European manufacturers have voluntarily agreed to cease supply of semi-automatic quick hitches into the UK. The agreement comes after discussions between HSE and industry following four fatal incidents in the twelve month period between December 2006 and November 2007. The agreement is effective as of 1 October 2008.The agreement will mean that in the future when buying a quick hitch only manual or automatic quick hitches will be available. This does not mean that all semi automatic hitches will be illegal as of 1 October 2008. When used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions semi automatic quick hitches can still be used safely.This is obviously how serious the manufacturers and HSE take this problem, and are all in a position to make changes. This has taken some considerable work with all of the industry involved in trying to make the environment in which we work a much safer place.These actions have been prompted by four men being killed between December, 2006 and November 2007 by falling attachments, after the quick hitches used to hold them on failed. In all cases the quick hitch system was semi-automatic, and the pin used to keep the attachment in place had not been secured.Research has found that nearly 90 per cent of the incidents involving semi-automatic hitches, the safety pin had not been fitted, and that this had been the main cause of the accident. A 13 percent of all recorded excavator accidents involving unexpected detachments injured workers. Obviously there are many incidents that go unrecorded simply because they were fortunate to happen when there was no one working or walking in close proximity to an unsafe attachment.I have found when talking to experienced users of excavators after they have received refresher and update skills training that there has been more emphasis on the courses delivered now about the quick hitch pin, and especially regarding “making your own” if the manufacturers pin fails. They have now realized the importance of making sure the manufacturers pin is actually purchased and used at all times.As stated in my last report on Quick Hitches released on 16th October, 2008 that the responsibility falls on the driver and or any company involved in using Excavator Machines that are Semi automatic. Be sure you review that report, as I have given quite an insight into what is involved, and discussed Risk Assessment Reviews and Daily checks in great detail.There will be a phasing out of semi automatic hitches, and that a Scandinavian company called OilQuick have built the next generation of quick hitch systems, automating not only the hitching process but also connecting any additional hydraulic hoses at the same time. With a self contained system like this it further reduced the risk of accident by eliminating slack hydraulic hoses that can get caught or damaged when in use. All of this is managed from within the cab, and as an extra health and safety issue, reduced the risk of slips or falls when climbing in and out of the cab. This concept can save a company thousands of pounds in man-hours over the life-time of the equipment – plus for the operators, might even save their lives, which is an even greater cost.Obviously many of construction companies will be using the semi automatic hitch machines for several years to come, until they are ready for the scrap heap – but until then:Do not cut corners – take stock of the quick hitch now, and ensure that the manufacturer`s “Pin” for that machine is in place, and all machine checks are carried out dailyCarry out risk assessmentsTake the machine out of commission until the manufacturers pin is replacedYou have no excuse!
For Leap Forward and Innovation
This year, too, a great effort is being channelled into shoring up the basic industries, the vanguard sectors of the national economy-”power, coal, metal and railway transport. The officials and working people of these sectors that constitute the frontline in the building of a socialist economic power, are doing their best to bring about an upsurge in production so as to carry out the tasks put forward in this year’s joint editorial. The power industry sector has launched an intensive drive to boost electricity production. Hydropower stations including Thaechon and Hochongang power stations, are positively improving the technical maintenance such as remodelling of water turbines to increase their efficiency while managing equipment under a scrupulous plan. Thermal power stations including the Pyongyang and the Pukchang thermal-power complexes, are scrupulously organizing the work to ensure the planned large-scale repairs of generating equipment while striving to boost electricity production. The coal industry sector is concentrating everything on the endeavour to supply much more coal to many sectors of the national economy. The Sunchon Area Coal Mining Complex, the Tokchon Area Coal Mining Complex, the Kangdong Area Coal Mining Complex and coal mines in other areas, while keeping tunnelling ahead of coal cutting, are steadily introducing rational and efficient cutting methods and improving the capability of transport. The metal industry sector is taking positive measures to activate production. The Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex to which the leader Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot guidance last year, is remarkably increasing the production of iron and steel on the basis of recent achievements in the technical modernization of the major production processes. Metal factories across the country are striving to put production on a high level by relying on domestic fuel while pushing ahead with the work of technical modernization. The officials and workers of the railway transport sector are working hard with the pride of being responsible for the railway transport, the arteries of the country and the pilot of the national economy. Every railway bureau and branch bureau including the Pyongyang Railway Bureau and the Kaechon Railway Bureau are ensuring the operation of locomotives and waggons in a responsible way through scrupulous organization and command of transport and efficient repair and maintenance, thus improving all transport services including the transport of important materials. The workers of the basic industries, the vanguard sectors of the national economy are becoming further enthusiastic in their efforts to enrich this year that marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK, with great labour achievements.
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Fleas And Ticks – Very Serious Hazards In Your Dogs Wellbeing
Ticks usually are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick carries a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to add to some host for feeding, crablike legs along with a sticky secretion to help hold itself for the host. America has about 200 tick species whose habitats include woods, beach grass, lawns, forests, as well as some towns.These people have a four stage life cycle, egg, larvae, nymphs, and adult. According to its species, a tick may take only a year or up to a few years to pass through its four stage life cycle. Women of some species lay about 100 eggs at a time. Others lay 3,000 to,000 eggs per batch.Ticks can hold various infectious organisms which could transmit diseases to cats and dogs and also humans. Several primary diseases in addition to their symptoms are:- Babesiosis – lethargy, lack of appetite, weakness, pale gums- Ehrlichiosis – high fever, muscle aches- Lyme disease – lameness, swollen joints, fever, poor appetite, fatigue, vomiting- Tick paralysis in dogs – gradual paralysis and poor coordination In the four diseases, Lyme disease is the worst, as it can certainly also infect humans. Research indicates that dogs are 50 % weaker for this disease than humans. Lyme disease is transmitted from the bite of the deer tick, otherwise known as the black-legged tick. Symptoms in humans include fatigue, chills and fever, headache, muscle and joint, swollen lymph nodes, plus a red circular skin rash. In June 1992 the USDA licensed a vaccine in order to avoid Lyme disease in dogs. There is absolutely no vaccine for cats yet.In case your dog is outside regularly, ask the veterinarian regarding the Lyme disease vaccine. Watch for the symptoms mentioned earlier, and when you suspect a tick-borne disease get the dog for the vet immediately. With early diagnosis, antibiotics generally work. Whenever possible, dogs ought to be kept out of tick-infested areas. In places that ticks are prevalent, yards where dogs exercise needs to be addressed with appropriate chemicals to kill adult and immature ticks.Dogs should be examined frequently for that presence of ticks on his or her bodies. Ticks prefer sheltered locations, such as in the ears and between your toes of the host, but a heavily infested dog could possibly have ticks anywhere on its body. When a tick is found it needs to be removed immediately. The best way to do away with ticks and flicks is with fine-point tweezers, grasping the tick as close for the skin as you can and pull gently, if your ticks mouth parts remain embedded in the animals skin, you should try to take them of while you would a splinter. Alcohol or another disinfectants needs to be used on the bite site, the tweezers, plus your hands should you not wear gloves.Tick can and will survive as soon as they are taken out of the host. You should flush the tick down the toilet or drown these questions small container of alcohol. You should never squeeze a tick mainly because it will release toxins which could contain any of the diseases discussed earlier. A huge selection of pesticides and repellants are around for control ticks on dogs and cats. Products range between oral medications available only from a veterinarian, to collars, sprays, dips, shampoos, powders, and spot-ons. The chemicals Chlorpyrifos and Amitraz are widely-used in several varieties of products and therefore are very effective against ticks. Amitraz really should not be used on dogs which can be sickly, pregnant, or nursing. However, regardless of what kind of medication you employ, make sure with your veterinarian first.
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009
Domain Names (part 2) – Domain Scooping – Don’t Get Fooled!
The domain names in question had never been registered with the Domain Registry of Canada. Sending a renewal check would in effect cause the domain name to be transferred to the Domain Registry of Canada, usually well before the actual renewal date and for considerably more money than is the usual going rate for domain renewals.
The letters are part of a massive and long-standing domain scooping scam. Domain registration companies (who apparently do not care about their reputations) use these tactics as a way of getting thousands of domain name registrations each year. This is not the only domain scooping scam. Other such scams are done over email or even over the phone.
For most people, domain name registration, and renewal is something done only rarely (once per year – max) so it is predictable that the details of the registration could be forgotten in the interval. Unscrupulous companies can take advantage of this if you are not aware.
If you are a Back2Front client – do not worry about your domain name – it will be safe with us. If you ever have any questions about your domain name, or if you receive communications about it – that you are not sure of – ask us first before doing anything!
If you are not one of our clients protect yourself in the following ways:
- When you register you domain name – keep a record of the transaction both on your computer (by keeping all of the emails sent to you regarding your domain name registration) and by printing out and keeping in a safe place, a hard copy of the documents (in case of computer failure).
- If you receive unexpected communications about your domain name (especially those asking for money) contact the company you originally registered your domain name with, and ask them to verify it.
- With most registrars you can optionally choose to have your contact information withheld from the public ‘Who Is’ data base (the official list of all registered domain names). This will help prevent scammers from contacting you.
For more information visit: Â www.back2front.ca
By Candace Carter, Back2Front – The Web Site People, 2009