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Use of Mobile Phone “Expert XP-Ex-1” in potentially explosive atmospheres

A serious risk has been identified by an EU member state where use of the mobile phone “Expert XP-Ex-1” in potentially explosive atmospheres could lead to possible ignition danger. The mobile phone in question is manufactured by “Experts Intrinsic Safety Specialists, Groningsewet 7, 2994 LC Barendrecht, Netherlands”…. Membership Required You must be a member to...

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Safety Alert – DeWALT Large Grinder Defective Handles

Attached is a Quality and Safety Alert for ALL DeWalt Large Grinders that have been manufactured prior to week 32, of this year.  These grinders have been manufactured since sometime earlier than 1995.  This is a real one and a good catch as this does NOT appear on the DeWalt website under their recalls section…....

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Current EPA plans call for the re-establishment of internet access to the non Off-site Consequence Analysis (OCA) sections of the RMP database beginning in July of 2012

As you know, EPA regulates certain hazardous chemical facilities under 40 CFR Part 68 – known as the EPA Chemical Accident Prevention or Risk Management Plan (RMP) program.  EPA is aware that state and local communities are major stakeholders in the RMP program, and as such the Agency would like to alert you to a…...

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2012 Video of the Week #1 – Fire Marshal Bill on Home Safety

Without a doubt, my mentor and motivator!  Not many shows in my lifetime that I would make sure I am in front of a TV when it came on, but Living Color was a firehouse favorite because of Fire Marshal Bill…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a...

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Is tagging a blind flange or slip blind “tagout”?

 This is always a good discussion during our audits and training, and one where my team and I feel OSHA is technically wrong in their standard.  Let me explain…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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31 Incidents & 0 Updates (12/01/11)

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Haynes since 2005, Air Products since 2009, Benjamin Moore Paints since 2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 75 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment  79 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 236 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 201 (2010 =…...

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OSHA Launches their PSM Covered Chemical Facilities NEP

It’s here!!!!!!  OSHA announced today they are officially EXPANDING the PSM Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program (NEP) to cover the ENTIRE NATION and State Plans.  This Instruction applies OSHA-wide. Both programmed and unprogrammed inspections will take place in all OSHA Regions and will begin immediately in all Regions.  Some Key Points to share with…...

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31 Incidents & 1 Update (11/28/11)

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Haynes since 2005, Air Products since 2009, Benjamin Moore Paints since 2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 75 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment  76 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 235 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 200 (2010 =…...

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