Hazardous Materials: Cryogenic Fluids (USFA)
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34 incidents & 1 update (3/2/14)
MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Partners in Safety since 2012 since 2013 since 2005 since 2006 since 2014 returning partner from 2012 2014 Fatality Tracker Electrical 8 (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Manlift 8 (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 7 2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 27
Massachusetts 527 CMR 33.00: Hazardous Materials Process or Processing (UPDATED)
The following has been updated to resolve erroneous or incomplete data with reference to Category 2 and 3 Information and expanded resources for Category 1 compliance. This memorandum replaces the November 1, 2013, memo on the same topic. DFS apologizes for any confusion on the matter. We have passed the final deadline for permits to
OSHA Internal Memo: Interim Guidance on Enforcement of the revised Hazard Communication Standard
Although the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) does not become fully implemented until June 1, 2016, some provisions are already in effect or will soon be in effect (e.g., training). Per 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(l), by December 1, 2013, all employers whose employees are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals should have provided training on
The 2013 National Board Incident Report (Based on 2002-2008 OSHA Data)
Before OSHA reports are cleared and posted to its database, each summary undergoes a thorough investigation, revision, and screening process by OSHA, which can delay posting up to 5 years. For those reasons, the National Board has elected to research summaries that are greater than five years old. National Board began with years 2002-2007, and
NIOSH Respirator User Notice – Use of After Market Component Parts
NIOSH issues certificates of approval for specific and complete respirator assemblies. The approval is granted after the respirator has been evaluated and found to be in compliance with all of the requirements of the NIOSH regulations in Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84.The requirements include the presence of a viable quality assurance
EPCRA Reporting of Releases
Most of us know that reporting in a “timely manner” is critical in regards to compliance with EPA reporting expectation. Most everyone can agree that 30 minutes is about as large of buffer we can expect in defining “timely”. But we are seeing a trend in our Emergency Response assessments for those facilities that sit
Off-Gassing Hazard from Wood Pellets and Chips (The Annals of Occupational Hygiene)
Several fatalities have occurred from off-gassing or oxygen depletion in storing wood pellets and chips. The use of these fuels is increasing rapidly in some parts of the world, so we bring these papers together and make them free to access to help publicize this problem. Simply click on the titles below to read the
2014 Photo of the Week #09 (Scaffolding & Falls)
Don’t you just love the Hardhat and Hi-Vis Vest… yep that will make him “safe”! (Sarcasm)
2014 Video of the Week #09 (Pilot Operated Relief Valve)
This is an EXCELLENT explanation of a Pilot Operated Relief valve!!!
OSHA cites employer for 8 willful, egregious violations after worker injured on machine without safeguards
Following an incident where a machine operator’s arms were crushed, OSHA cited the manufacturer, whose products are for the oil and gas industry, with eight willful, egregious violations. The company created a dangerous work environment by failing to guard machines, which exposed workers to life-threatening hazards. Proposed penalties total $560,000. OSHA began the September 2013