Bryan Haywood

Wisconsin updates its Mechanical Refrigeration State Code

Not everyone seemed comfortable turning over NH3 Refrigeration Codes and Standards to the IIAR. In November, Wisconsin updated its State Code on Mechanical Refrigeration. One of the requirements that caught my eye is the INSTALLATION INSPECTION documentation the state will require before issuing the operating permit: (2) INSTALLATION INSPECTION. … the following documents shall be…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

Wisconsin updates its Mechanical Refrigeration State Code Read More »

STKY… Golf Cart?

Many facilities utilize golf carts as a means of transportation while traveling on-site. Some are used indoors as well, which, in my professional opinion, increases risks in their use. Unfortunately, many workplaces do not view the use of golf carts as a hazard, much less a serious hazard, and therefore, they fail to control the…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

STKY… Golf Cart? Read More »

UPDATE on CFATS

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program identified and regulated the security of high-risk chemical facilities using a risk-based approach. Pursuant to section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014. Authorization had been granted for CFATS until July 27, 2023. Congress did not act to reauthorize the program…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

UPDATE on CFATS Read More »

Safety Thought of the Week…Defending Heinrich again

Please remember, these principles were proposed over 100 years ago! Mr. Heinrich may not have been 100% correct in all his beliefs, but I would go as far as to say that if a business today were to embrace his principles from the 1920s, it would see significant improvements in both culture and performance.  Industrial…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

Safety Thought of the Week…Defending Heinrich again Read More »

AEDs are “emergency equipment” under 1910.37

SAD! AED flagged for expired parts before HISD student’s death, per yearly inspection But we see it more often than not. A company invests in AEDs and then does not maintain them, leading to a false sense of safety. We usually get pushback when we write them up in audits, as the business will claim…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

AEDs are “emergency equipment” under 1910.37 Read More »

Propane delivery driver charged with manslaughter

A jury trial is set for the former employee charged in the February home explosion that killed one volunteer firefighter and injured 13 more people. He is facing a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter and three other misdemeanors relating to the unlawful transfer, release, maintenance, and control of liquid petroleum gas. The worker, 67, has…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

Propane delivery driver charged with manslaughter Read More »

EPA finalizes rule to ban some uses of Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC)

This week, EPA finalized a rule to ban some uses of CTC that have already ceased and establish robust workplace protections, including a Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP), including an inhalation exposure concentration limit, direct dermal contact controls, and related workplace exposurecontrols, and prescriptive controls, for uses not prohibited to address the unreasonable risk to…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

EPA finalizes rule to ban some uses of Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC) Read More »

OSHA releases detailed 2023 case data on more than 890K injuries, illnesses at over 91K workplaces

OSHA has released comprehensive data collected on more than 890,000 workplace injuries and illnesses at more than 91,000 workplaces in calendar year 2023, including incident-level details on the conditions and circumstances of injury and illness events. Federal electronic recordkeeping and reporting requirements require certain employers to use OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application to submit injury and…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

OSHA releases detailed 2023 case data on more than 890K injuries, illnesses at over 91K workplaces Read More »

CHARM model BLEVE catastrophic failure – theoretical outcomes for East Palestine, Ohio

There has been a lot of armchair quarterbacking regarding the decision to Vent & Burn the VC railcars in East Palestine, OH. My personal and professional opinion, knowing what I knew at the time, was that V&B was the correct decision. These decisions are always challenging to make, but failing to perform V&B on these…...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here

CHARM model BLEVE catastrophic failure – theoretical outcomes for East Palestine, Ohio Read More »

Scroll to Top