Bryan Haywood

Control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs

A great and reliable resource to help comply with… 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(C) Control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs;   https://www.cdc.gov/chemicalemergencies/factsheets/ammonia.html    … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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OSHA’s presentation on its proposed Emergency Response standard (Keene State College – OSHA Training Institute Education Center, Region 1 Video)

CLICK HERE for the pdf slides OSHA’s NEW Proposed Rule 1910.156 Emergency Response rule from OTI Education Center on Vimeo…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Documenting a HAZLOC; Defining and Quantifying MATTERS!

This week, OSHA posted an LOI regarding terms used in the PSM Standard, and this LOI has generated some discussions amongst some SAFTENG members, most notably… How are we required to document our HAZLOCs?  In OSHA’s LOI, it referenced 1910.307 Hazardous Locations standard which simply states: (emphasis by me) 1910.307(b) Documentation All areas designated as…...

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Classic “error trap” – Trap Door Design (2)

When you see it… Another “error trap,” which is actually and literally an “error trap waiting to get tripped.” Some may simply say… “this is an accident waiting to happen“ An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.“… Membership Required You must be a member...

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Torque MATTERS, FATAL failure of NG filter system at Power Plant

On June 18, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. an employee was working for a firm that operated electric power generation facilities. He was working at a natural gas-fired power plant. He and a coworker were restoring a natural gas filter system at the power plant by aligning valves after a maintenance crew had replaced filter media…....

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FATAL entry into LPG Storage Tank (O2 Deficiency)

August 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., an employee entered an empty liquid propane gas (LPG) tank for servicing at an industrial equipment wholesaler facility. Earlier in the day, the employee approached a supervisor and said he wanted to enter the tank to spray Torq CB III penetrating oil product on an internal valve to loosen…...

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Pressure Testing GONE BAD (Vessel Failure)

At 9:20 a.m. on July 12, 2023, an employee working as a supervisor was testing for leaks in a tank at a leak test station. Tanks are laid on their side for leak tests. The top of the tank faced the pressure test chamber, and the bottom faced the opposite direction. The employee began grinding…...

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Classic “error trap” – Trap Door Design

When you see it… Classic “error trap” – no pun intended but this is truly a “trap” door An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Classic “error trap” – Bottle Top

When you see it… Classic “error trap” – Bottle cap An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Classic “error trap” – EXIT Door (#2)

When you see it… Error Trap 101- Exit Door Confusion An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Classic “error trap” – EXIT Door

When you see it… Error Trap 101- both get you out the door; one summons a “welcoming committee” soon after you exit! An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member?...

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Classic “error trap” – damned if I do and damned if I don’t

When you see it… Classic “error trap” – damned if I do and damned if I don’t An “error trap” is defined as “a condition or circumstance that provides fertile ground for mistakes to happen.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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