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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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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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The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published this Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) guide. The guide establishes criteria for recording occupational injuries and illnesses to aid in continuously improving management systems; identifying and preventing serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities (SIF); measuring safety performance; evaluating safety programs; and ensuring consistency...
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DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney and would not even play one on TV, but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express!
I was shocked to hear that a Harris County jury has returned a $61.5 million verdict against 3M for families devastated by the 2020 Watson Grinding explosion in West Houston. The explosion killed three (3) people and destroyed or damaged more than 450 surrounding homes and businesses....
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If no one can be near the piping during the pressure test, how does one soap each joint in the piping?
Of course, I make it clear that there are actually TWO (2) different phases of the “leak test” (the phrase the code uses):
Pressure Test and then the Leak Test
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The introduction of Clause 7.14: Deferral of Inspection Repair Recommendation Due Dates in API 570 (2024) formalized the process for delaying required piping and PRD inspections and maintenance. Prior to this standardization, extending an inspection or repair date was often a loosely managed site-specific practice. This lack of rigor sometimes allowed equipment to run past its safe limits simply because...
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