Now that the OSHA website is back up and running, a new LOI has appeared dated 12/16/14. This LOI is timely because it clarifies the two new “reportable injuries”: amputation and loss of an eye. An amputation, for OSHA reporting purposes, is defined under section 1904.39(b)(11); however, “loss of an eye” had a lot of…...
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Have you ever seen fire extinguishers with an HMIS or NFPA Label? Did you think to yourself… hmm do fire extinguishers fall under HAZCOM? Here is an LOI discussing this very topic; however, it seems to be a mute point now that the OSHRC has stated Fire Extinguishers are exempt from 1910.1200 because they are “consumer…...
Those of you that visit SAFTENG often know that I love the FM Global Data Sheets! These data sheets are NOW FREE (and have been for a couple of years). They serve as a GREAT AID in helping facilities understand their hazards and risks associated with all kinds of industries. In fact, although my practice…...
On a drilling rig offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, an operator for a cementing contractor was trouble shooting an electronic instrument failure. He suspected a discharged battery in a battery box was the problem. He plugged a wheeled battery charger (like those in all service stations) into a three-prong extension cord carrying household 115V current, and was…...
This article was written By: Michael Farber, Senior Advisor to the Director of BSEE and I am posting it here as there is no means to “share” this great piece via social media. General Motors (GM) recently released the findings of its internal investigation into the various failures that led to 12 fatalities and many injuries…...
Respondent has an RMProgram covered process, ammonia storage, which stores or otherwise uses anhydrous ammonia, an amount exceeding its applicable threshold of 10,000 pounds. Respondent has submitted and registered an RMPlan to the EPA. Based on an RMProgram compliance monitoring investigation initiated on January 31, 2013, the EPA alleges that the Respondent violated the codified…...
Respondent owns and operates a natural gas processing well site and facility, which includes a separator used for separating well fluids produced from the natural gas well into gaseous and liquid components and a tank battery which consists of interconnected storage tanks situated to receive output from the natural gas well and separator. Natural gas…...
