Incident overview The bonnet gasket on the isolation valve between the brine chiller and the oil pot leaked approximately 10 lbs ammonia into the mechanical room. Two (2) refrigeration technicians had completed draining oil from the oil pot and when the isolation valve was closed the bonnet gasket leaked ammonia into the brine chiller insulation…....
Following the release of the Fernie Incident Investigation Report Technical Safety BC developed new ammonia refrigeration industry maintenance guidelines to support facility owners and refrigeration professionals with implementing the report recommendations. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide ammonia refrigeration plant owners and operators with guidance and basic information about the development, documentation, and…...
On July 13, 1973, at a fertilizer plant, one of four 50-ton (metric) pressure-storage tanks (horizontal bullet type) failed. The failure resulted from brittle fracture of a dished end. No specific source of cracking, or a “triggering incident” was identified. An estimated 30 ton of anhydrous ammonia was released, plus another 8 ton from a…...
I am trying to get the details behind this one. I do know it was a vertical vessel inside an engine room. it failed, catastrophically, and did considerable damage inside the engine room as well as off-site. No off-site injuries or damage (other than the grass in the median of the road where it came…...
As I have said before, these OSHA “Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements” request for comments is such a nice summary of what we have to do to just meet OSHA minimums and properly manage some of our programs. So many non-safety managers have no idea what their safety professionals do day-to-day, so I like…...
OSHA does a nice job explaining to the Department of Homeland security what the Fist Aid requirements in General Industry, Construction, and Maritime industries are in this 2019 LOI. They also reiterate when a facility would need an in-house first aid team vs. relying on the local FD/EMS services. This letter also explains the CONTENT…...
You will not stop all human error, but you can work on why those errors occurred and reduce the frequency, severity, and likelihood of humans to make similar mistakes. Trace the triggers backward and you’ll find a cause. “Be more careful and pay attention” are not root causes. Quit fooling yourself! #safety #goallin #fixtheculture #growyourteam…...
Prepare your people for success. Close all the loopholes and make learning practical and easily understood. Leave no employee wondering. #safety #inspiration #lead… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Working hard does not mean working with risk. Don’t reward unsafe behavior. Grow a team of smart risk recognizers. #safety #lead… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
I got your back! Do your people trust and respect you? One of the keys to teamwork is trust within the group. Everyone in the group needs to know they have value and are respected. Trust is earned by time, being a person of character, experience and holding everyone accountable. #safety #value #professional #opportunity #truth…...
Sunday morning insight: Pursue your lofty dreams and not the dreams others think they see in you. Many people are so unhappy because they have to chase someone else’s vision. Don’t chase the dollar – it is not the most important part. #lead #grow #insight… Membership Required You must be a member to access this...
Be an encourager: Show some compassion, some support, and build your people up! Make a difference! #safety #inspiration #lead… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
