2015 Photo of the Week #21 (Fire Extinguisher Security)
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2015 Video of the Week #21 (Forklift Rollover Fatality caught on CCTV)
WARNING! This video shows a worker being crushed as he is thrown from his PIT and the PIT then flips and pins him, killing him instantly. … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Can I use compressed air to blowdown/purge my Natural Gas piping?
I am always amazed at the number of facilities that do not understand their hazardous materials and the proper safety techniques in managing the hazards these HAZMATs present. Recently I came acorss a sitution where a contractor was left to “prepare piping for a line break”. The facility utilizes natural gas, as a fuel, within…...
Anhydrous Ammonia is a FLAMMABLE GAS
For the doubting Thomas (no offense to actual people named Thomas), here is a bit of info to BELIEVE… I can not believe I have to say this in the Year 2026, but: Anhydrous Ammonia is a FLAMMABLE GAS Look it up on any reputable SDS. Yes, it is shipped as a non-flammable gas, but…...
Differences in the old “Wheat-Stone Bridge” technology with todays “Catalytic Bead” detectors
When comparing a Wheatstone bridge detector and a catalytic bead detector (often called a pellistor), it is essential to clarify their fundamental relationship: they are not competing technologies, but rather complementary components of the exact same industrial gas detection system. A catalytic bead sensor CANNOT function without a Wheatstone bridge circuit, and in the context…...
Chemical Security Program Statistics as of May 1, 2015
Improving the Nation’s Chemical Security Program Statistics as of May 1, 2015 More than 49,000 preliminary assessments were reviewed by DHS from facilities with chemicals of interest 3,348 facilities are currently covered by CFATS More than 3,000 facilities voluntarily removed, reduced, or modified their holdings of chemicals of interest 1,890 visits to assist facilities with…...
2015 Photo of the Week #20 (Crane)
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2015 Video of the Week #20 (Arc Flash Fatality Accident Reconstruction)
The tragic story of how a worker, Eddie Adams, died from an arch flash, and how it impacted his co-workers and his family. … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Three Strikes and I’m done!
This week many “visitors” are finding out that SAFTENG.net has MUCH LESS public information available to non-members. As usual, I have received hate mail and the likes, but I thought I would share with you why SAFTENG is transitioning to a 100% Membership Based and Client Portal website:… Membership Required You must be a member...
Nitrogen Cylinder Failure Incident (TX FM Report)
Recently, a compressed gas cylinder exploded in a state university campus laboratory. The explosion was attributed to dangerous alterations that had been made to the cylinder. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2006, an explosion occurred in a state university chemistry building laboratory, causing substantial building damage. The explosion resulted from a rupture…...
OSHA PSM citations @ Chemical Plant (Methyl Mercaptan & $99K)
Four workers were killed by a lethal dose of methyl mercaptan gas in November 2014. OSHA has cited the company for 11 safety violations and identified scores of safety upgrades the company must undertake to prevent future accidents at its manufacturing building. The company employs 313 workers who manufacture crop protection materials and chemicals there. The…...
Refinery fined $200,000 for fire caused by pipe failure
An explosion and fire in October 2011 injured 52 workers and this week a provincial court judge sentenced the business to a $200,000 fine and an $80,000 “victims of crime” surcharge. On 1/22/15, the company pleaded guilty to a charge under the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act that the refinery failed to ensure that…...