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I talk a lot about “pressure and leak testing” our piping systems before they are put into service or returned to service after breaching the pressure boundaries, but the same practice should apply to our process vessels/tanks. But I almost always get the “you must be on drugs” look when I ask about this in a PSSR or after a release from a vessel. In this article, I will speak...
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Chemical Process Safety (PSM/RMP)
Flammable Gases
Flammable Liquids
Hazardous Materials
OSHA Compliance
Recent Marine Minerals Administration inspections identified unsafe use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) – including pagers, cell phones, cameras, video equipment, and radios – in hazardous areas offshore.
During one inspection, MMA observed a wireline operator using a cellphone on a mobile offshore drilling unit during active wireline operations. This use violated facility safety procedures...
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Chemical Process Safety (PSM/RMP)
Hazardous Materials
Lockout Tagout
Lockout/Tagout Accidents (includes Machine Guarding)
OSHA Compliance
In winter 2026, a small gas explosion and fire occurred in a Dawson Creek home, causing two workers to sustain burns. The incident also damaged a furnace, hot water heater, and the home’s interior.
Two (2) unqualified workers were disconnecting gas piping while the gas supply was still on in order to remove a furnace from a tight space. They tried to stop the gas flow by pressing their thumb...
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Five leaks of extremely flammable hydrocarbons occurred at the plant between February 2018 and September 2019, including one that lasted four months. The leaks were discovered after Health & Safety Executive inspectors detected a strong smell of flammable gas on a routine inspection – all five leaks were attributed to Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI). An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive...
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The simple answer is yes. Georgia had a state fire code regulating liquid and gaseous nitrogen in January 2021, when the Foundation Food Group (FFG) accident occurred in Gainesville, Georgia.
What was in effect in January 2021?
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Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the deadly January 28, 2021, liquid nitrogen release at the Foundation Food Group (FFG) poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, that killed six people and seriously injured three others. The release occurred when the bubbler tube, which measured and controlled the level...
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This is another very common question for those getting into PSM/RMP, where their RAGAGEP requires the piping to be protected from a “blocked-in liquid” scenario, such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Many realize the dilemma only after installing their HRVs/TRVs; unfortunately, they have to go back and remove these relief valves to perform the “Pressure Test” (e.g., the first...
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Yes. Under ASME B31.3, hydrostatic leak testing is the default and universally preferred method for verifying the integrity of a piping system. The code mandates it as the primary option, and alternative methods are permitted only when the owner explicitly deems hydrostatic testing “impracticable.”
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Chemical Process Safety (PSM/RMP)
Flammable Gases
Flammable Liquids
Hazardous Materials
OSHA Compliance
Neither NFPA 30 nor NFPA 77 specifies a 25-ohm resistance threshold for metal-to-metal bonding and grounding circuits, and neither document has a history of endorsing 25 ohms for equipment and piping bonds. Instead, the confusion regarding “25 ohms” typically stems from a crossover with a completely different code:
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Does your facility require a “leak test” of piping/equipment that is opened for maintenance BEFORE it is returned to service? Historically, the code allowed previously leak-tested flanged joints, instrument threaded joints, and tubing joints to be pulled apart and reassembled without a re-test. The updated provisions significantly expanded this. The code now broadly permits all mechanical...
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This is an EXCELLENT resource for those looking to strengthen their Hot Work program, specifically the role of the Fire Watch within that program! Keep in mind this was written for the state of NY, but most of it is still relatable.
Fire watch is a temporary but critical safety measure used in various industries and contexts when automatic fire protection systems are impaired or when particularly...
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This construction safety toolbox talk explains common confined-space hazards, such as manholes, crawl spaces, and tunnels. It includes a real incident involving methane gas exposure, steps workers should take to stay safe, and reminders about training, communication, monitoring, and emergency planning. The back side of the talk includes an illustration of the hazard and solution, plus reminders of...
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