Monday, August 06, 2007
Donnie's Accident
I stumbled on this video, showing the effects of an arc flash accident, on YouTube today.This is an emotionally powerful video that shows how a workplace accident impacts more than the workplace.
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11 Comments:
It is a tragic incident and I'm glad to see his is still alive. I to have a freind who survived being shocked by 69,000 volts and lives to tell his inspirational story without an arm and leg with burns to 70% of his body. His name is Vaughn Webb and he now does motivational speaking to help prevent this from happening to anyone else. His web site is at www.speaksafe.ca and he resides in Alberta, Canada.
Very tragic accident. I actually wonder if I have met Donnie along the way. I noted a skydiving picture in the video. I have 3700 skydives.
Anyway, I am hosting a workshop at the National VPPPA conference in Washington next week. We will be talking about Flame Resistant fabric technology to prevent this very thing
I want to use this video. Is there any reason I CANNOT use this video.
dosbon@unifirst.com
I do not believe there is any reason why this video can not be used. It is from YouTube and those videos are public domain. It includes the YouTube logo, so they will get proper credit.
If you give credit to my blog I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
BTW, I also have a VPP/safety blog that is associated with the Safe Workplace web site.
An amazing video. It really shows how our actions at work affect more than just our work. Everyone working with electricity should see this video.
Steve, I cannot see the video, but would really like to for an arc flash presentation I am putting together. Do not know why it will not play, and our company won't allow me to look on youtube. Thanks, Gus
Although it appears on the blog, it is still coming from YouTube. So if you are blocked from viewing YouTube, that is what is blocking you from seeing the video on the blog.
There is software available that will allow you to capture YouTube videos and save them on your hard drive. You can then play them directly from your hard drive. Of course, you'd need to do this at home because the software will be blocked from accessing YouTube at work. I've not done this myself, so I don't know how well it works.
Perhaps your System Administrator or IT Department where you work would capture it for you.
Outstanding video. I'll have all my staff look at this. It drives home the importance of safety to everyone.
WTF, what's with the stupid music?
Anyway, where was this guys PPE? Was it a 480 panel? Why was he working alone? Where was his "HOT" suit? What the hell kind of organization does he work for? He suffered the brunt, but what about the contractor... or, was he the contractor?
Safety first in all hot panels!!!
As a General Foreman I could only imagine one of my men being in that hospital bed. We all tend to make the statement 'Safety First' but silently we are driven by the schedule and costs.
We cannot continue with that mindset any longer. Safety is more than costs, it is about caring. Care for your crew, provide them the tools and the permission to use them. I believe that success will be even greater with this attitude upfront.
Thank you for getting through to me.
David Senft
IBEW Local 595
General Foreman
Blocka Construction Inc.
Does anyone have information regarding this accident - such as what voltage was involved or the scenario that caused the arc flash? This is for training purposes.
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