Bryan Haywood

Seeing Static in action igniting flammable vapors (Graphic Video)

Another video has surfaced, showing what static electricity can do in the presence of flammable vapor. The video below actually catches the static discharging as the vessel does not appear to be grounded. This is another transfer gone bad. Open top container. It does appear the operator has the hose down inside the tank, but…...

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Transferring Non-Conductive Flammable Liquids (GRAPHIC video)

So what are we seeing in this video, other than the tragic loss of life? I can say without knowing the specifics that he was transferring a FLAMMABLE liquid. That flammable liquid was most likely a NON-CONDUCTIVE flammable liquid. Several serious failures in what we are seeing:1) SPLASH FILLING is a NO-NO in any flammable…...

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SAFE UPPER LEVEL matters (Overfilling LPG container)

Overfilled propane tank causes evacuations, road closures in Littleton Fire crews in Littleton responded to a propane leak on Pike Avenue on Friday. The Fire Department said a resident called after hearing a “pop” and a loud roaring sound from a propane tank. Officials confirmed the tank was venting and that gas could be smelled…...

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OSHA issues $257K in PRCS citations (2 entrants died from H2S)

An OSHA investigation found numerous safety hazards at a worksite where workers were exposed to sewage gases, resulting in two (2) fatalities. Investigators found that on Aug. 11, 2025, three workers were installing and repairing sewer lines inside a manhole when they were overcome by sewer gas and became unresponsive. One (1) worker regained consciousness and…...

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CSB issues report on FATAL Line Break Gone Bad (H2S)

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released its final investigation report into the fatal October 10, 2024, release of toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) at a Refinery in Deer Park, Texas. Two (2) contract workers died as a result of exposure to the toxic gas, 13 others were transported to local medical…...

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Explaining the catastrophic failure of the LPG Tanker in Chile (2 Videos)

FIRST: RIP and Prayers to the truck driver and three (3) citizens who lost their lives in this event. We wish a full and speedy recovery to the 17 that we seriously injured, five (5) of whom have life-threatening injuries. This week, we saw a catastrophic failure of an LPG tanker truck in Chile (see…...

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ANSI Z244 now addresses Line/Equipment Opening (LEO) and Energy Isolation for these tasks

My hat is off to the ANSI Z244 committee for dipping their toes into Line Break/Equipment Opening (LEO) hazards and how energy isolation plays a key role in completing this very hazardous tasks SAFELY. They are the first group to even touch the LEO topic. And although it is a brief discussion; it is an…...

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H2S claims two (2) lives in PRCS (1 entrant & 1 would-be rescuer)

RIP 🙏 Two young men, 20 & 21, die from hydrogen sulfide gas exposure during a well cleaning job. Three others were hospitalized. They were working at a recently sold home when a chemical reaction created deadly hydrogen sulfide gas in the confined space beneath the home’s porch. The workers were using muriatic acid to…...

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Another reason to change our ATM limits for our PRCS program (O2 sensor accuracy)

This is my favorite brand of meter, the one I have literally used my entire professional career as a safety engineer and emergency responder. I am not naming the brand as I do not want to cause them any issues, but just understand this, ALL brands will have this level of accuracy. Most users of…...

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EPA proposes amendments to the RMP Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to amend its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations by making several proposed changes to the 2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule. The proposed revisions include changes to provisions relating to: These proposed amendments seek to improve chemical process safety by avoiding duplicative…...

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Line Break Gone Bad (Isolated the WRONG Cl2 RD and Contractor Work Permitting Failures leading to an 8K pound release)

On May 20, 2025, at approximately 8:15 a.m., approximately 8,000 pounds of toxic chlorine were released, seriously injuring one employee. The community was ordered to shelter in place, and the facility estimated that the incident resulted in approximately $23 million in property damage. On the day of the incident, the facility planned to replace a…...

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150-lb Liquid NH3 Cylinder BLEVEs during intentional heating

On October 8, 2024, at 8:15 p.m., a cylinder containing approximately 150 pounds of LIQUID anhydrous ammonia (NH3) exploded, seriously injuring four (4) employees at a plastics manufacturing facility. On the day of the incident, the facility planned to introduce anhydrous ammonia into equipment as part of a chemical treatment in preparation for turnaround maintenance…...

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