Man Injured in Soldream Welding Accident at 203 Hartford Trnpke
April 5, 2022Tolland, CT (April 5, 2022) – A man was injured at a local welding facility on Monday, April 4, and was transported to a trauma center, Tolland Fire Chief John Littell said. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. at Soldream Inc., a Vernon-based manufacturing company. The welding facility is located at 203 Hartford Turnpike in …
Bridgeport, CT – Employee Electrocuted in Power Plant Accident
January 8, 2022Bridgeport, CT (January 7, 2022) – Bridgeport Emergency Communications, as well as Bridgeport Fire Rescue and EMS units, responded to a preliminary report of an employee electrocuted on Thursday afternoon, January 6. Initial indications are that an employee at a power plant on 10 Atlantic Street was electrocuted in a workplace accident. Upon arrival, first …
Basic Heat Safety for Outdoor Workers
September 3, 2020In extreme heat, outdoor workers can wind up suffering an illness like heat exhaustion or even heat stroke, which can be life-threatening. If you’re a worker who is frequently outdoors in Connecticut, you want to protect yourself against the elements. Here are some tips. The right foods and liquids Experts recommend drinking 16 ounces of …