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1998 Freightliner For Sale

FOR SALE 1998 FREIGHTLINER Truck Features 12K Generator Drop Down Chains Air System Extended Cab Runs Great Electric Reels Scene Lights $27,000 Sold Where is, as is.   Contact O’Brien’s @ 740-336-8407

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Rescue Team

THE RESCUE OF DUTCH THE DOG

At approximately 7:00 am on 6-13-20 I received a call from a very upset woman that was visiting friends in Pennsylvania whose dog, Dutch, had fallen 75’ into an 18 wide” pipe. Last night while throwing a stick in a…

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Employer-Employee Responsibilities RE: COVID-19

OSHA has confirmed that it considers work-related exposure to COVID-19 to be a recordable (and reportable) illness. Discharging this obligation may prove particularly difficult if the outbreak continues to expand. Employers also should be aware that OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements are…

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Be Thankful for Safety

November is a good month to reflect on the abundance of things in our lives we should be thankful for. However, my perception of thankfulness may confuse some… Being biblically inclined, I encourage others to “Give thanks in all circumstances”…

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Saluting the Americans Who Keep Us Safe

As I reflect on the brave Americans we’ve had the pleasure of working with, it reminds me of the History Channel mini-series AMERICA: The Story Of Us. With Veterans Day approaching, the episode focusing on WWII resonates in my mind…

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You Get What You Pay For

With every service or good you buy, the general rule applies that you get what you pay for. When it comes to safety training and consulting, there can be a lot of requirements for businesses and employees. These requirements mean…

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The Dangers of Confined Space Rescue

At O’Brien’s, we take safety seriously, especially confined space rescues. Death can occur easily in a variety of confined spaces and there are many dangers would-be confined space rescuers face. Without proper training, attempted rescues can lead to a worst-case…

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