With the Fall Season upon us, Deer Hits will begin increasing at an alarming rate. The best we can do it make our family, friends and co-workers AWARE the deer begin their social season in the fall and carries over into the winter and with this comes their increased movements. This takes them directly into…...
Deer are SERIOUS DRIVING hazards Read More »
NFPA has released the 2012 edition of NFPA 30 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. There are some changes in this new 2012 edition. They are intended to respond to newly identified risks:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
A breakdown of the NFPA 30-2012 changes Read More »
OH Consultation studied 16 SHARP companies to see the effect before and after on several economic and safety factors. Highlights:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
OSHA SHARP Program – Is it effective? Data suggest VERY MUCH SO! Read More »
OSHA’s most recent PSM Letter of Interpretation (LOI) confirms their position on covered process battery limits. I struggle with this, as their position states, and I quote, “Neither the application paragraph nor the definition of “process,” states or implies that controls can limit the extent or boundaries of a PSM-covered process.” With this position, OSHA…...
PSM Battery Limits – it may not be as simple as “Interconnected” Read More »
No mention if this inspection was an NEP, scheduled, or complaint; but 9 of 12 citations were PSM. They include: 1) The employer did not develop P&IDs which accurately represent current equipment for the ammonia refrigerationsystem. 2) No periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually. 3) The employer did not train affected…...
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 57 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 67 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 158 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586)…...
21 incidents & 2 updates (9/26/11) Read More »
There are a few times I can’t entirely agree with OSHA’s position on safety, and when I do, it has always been that the agency has been “too soft,” but not this time. In a recent citation, OSHA cited a steel mill for improper LOTO after a driver got out of his truck and went…...
OSHA, LOTO and the unexpected movement of trucks Read More »
Please note: The following materials are available at no cost as Adobe PDF files. If you do not have the program, you may need to download Acrobat Reader. Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, these PDF files may take several minutes to load and appear on your screen. HMIS® III Implementation Manual, Third Edition…...
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Another video that EVERY WORKER should see! Although I must warn you, this video contains some harsh language and graphic images – IT IS TRUE TO LIFE AND DEATH! Very HIGH IMPACT for just three minutes. Many thanks to Stephen Harris for sharing…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...
2011 Video of the Week #47 – Hit or Miss… both ruin lives! Read More »
What is wrong with this photo??? Well… no body-harness, the rescue rope, and having it tied around the waist of the entrant. Sadly, this photo is from the official IL EPA Underground Storage tank website. Click Read More below to see the full-size image or the IL EPA link. THANKS to “Mike” for sharing…. Membership...
2011 Photo of the Week #43 – Confined Space Shocker Read More »
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008, PolyOne since 2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 56 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 65 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 158 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586)…...
31 Incidents & 0 Updates (9/22/11) Read More »
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! Energy Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008, PolyOne since 2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 55 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 64 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 156 (2010 = 480) (2009…...
30 incidents & 2 update (9/19/11) Read More »
