VPP Policy Memorandum #7: Further Improvements to the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
May 29, 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS DIRECTORATES AND FREE STANDING OFFICES FROM: David Michaels, PhD, MPH SUBJECT: VPP Policy Memorandum #7: Further Improvements to the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) This memorandum supplements the August 3, 2009 memorandum, “Improving the Administration of the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP),” and subsequent VPP policy memoranda and clarifies Agency efforts to improve
Compliance Tip: LPG Cylinders Storage
Most of us see propane cylinders stored and used on PITs on a daily basis and all of these cylinders are stored and used in their horizontal position. However, the propane cylinder we use at home on our gas grill can NOT be stored or used in its horizontal position. Here why… Both types of
RAGAGEPs and “the numbers”
The use of Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEPs) has become a common occurrence since OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan rule came out in the 1990’s Some professionals have come to hate RAGAGEPs and wish for the good ole days when OSHA promulgated prescriptive standards like 1910.23; and
Interviewing: 10 Common Indicators of Deception – Part 1 (USFA)
I saw this and thought, EVERY safety professional who investigates accidents/incidents needs to know these! We MUST get facts and ALL the facts in our investigations; anything less is a DIS-SERVICE to those involved in the accident and those who will follow doing the job after the investigation. Here are some tips on how to
45 incidents & 4 updates (6/16/13)
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2013 returning from 2007 since 2004 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 13 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 31 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 37 (2012 = 92*)
DHS CFATS Update as of June 6, 2013
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program statistics as of June 6, 2013… 44,000 preliminary assessments were reviewed by DHS from facilities with chemicals of interest 4,331 facilities are currently covered by CFATS Over 3,000 facilities voluntarily removed, reduced, or modified their holdings of chemicals of interest 1253 visits to assist facilities with CFATS compliance 469 Security Plans authorized 125 Security Plans approved following an onsite inspection
2013 Photo of the Week #24 (Grain bin explosion caught on camera)
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Compressed Gas Cylinders That Have Not Been Tested Properly
PHMSA has concluded that Shasta Fire Equipment, Inc. of Redding, CA, certified DOT-specification, exemption, and special permit cylinders with Requalification Identification Number (RIN) D183 between March 6, 2013 and May 6, 2013, WITHOUT performing proper requalification testing to verify the suitability of the cylinders for continued service, as required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49