WARNING! This video may be upsetting to some. It is CCTV footage of a drum exploding as a worker begins to cut into it with a torch. The worker does NOT die and the video is NOT graphic; it just shows the truth of consequences when this act is performed and how fast it happens…....
Not many know this dirty little secret about overpressure protection on ASME-coded vessels (formerly called “code case 2211”), but I will let the cat out of the bag… Not all ASME pressure vessels have to have a pressure relief device, and I am not talking about those very small vessels, but any size vessel. No,…...
A fruit Company failed to meet risk management requirements under the Clean Air Act, according a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The plant failed to submit their RMP in 2004 when they exceeded the 10,000-pound threshold for Anhydrous Ammonia, used as a refrigerant at the plant. As part of the settlement, the company will…...
Many THANKS to my newest and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2007 since 2012 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 67 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 51 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 66 (2011 = 248) (2010…...
OSHA has cited a chemical company for 47 violations following a chemical release and proposes $545,000 in fines AND the company was also placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). The 47 violations include four willful – violations after an unexpected release of hazardous materials led to the temporary shutdown of the plant and…...
Those of you working in a PSM/RMP facility should have heard of the term “line break” and many have most likely participated in a “line break”. Although the term “line break” implies it only applies to opening a line/pipe, it is intended to cover ALL non-routine process openings. This task is one of the higher…...
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX S – DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTIONS S-1 BOLTING The primary purpose of the rules for bolted flange connections in Appendices 2 and Y is to ensure safety, but there are certain practical matters to be taken into consideration in order to obtain a serviceable design. One of the most important of…...
Working in confined spaces can be very dangerous. A confined space is an area with poor or no airflow. Examples of confined spaces include Tanks, Bins, Covered Pits, Silos. Poor airflow allows the accumulation of dangerous gases in confined spaces. Before a miner enters a confined space, the atmosphere must be checked for adequate oxygen…...
OSHA has cited a specialty chemical manufacturer for 20 safety violations following a plant explosion that resulted in the hospitalization of approximately 40 employees of other companies, working in the surrounding area, for decontamination. The May explosion was caused by a runaway reaction from an overheated reactor. During the production of a compound used in water…...
Although this week’s video is in Chinese, I think everyone will be able to get the idea that fire extinguishers filled with flour instead of dry chemical is a BAD thing! The video has a segment showing the police test of the flour filled extinguisher compared to a real dry chemical extinguisher and to my…...
RE: 7000 Series Gas/Vapor Cartridges: 7100, 7200, 7300, 7400,(7500, 7600,(7140, 7640, 7101, 7102, 7103, 7111, 7112, 7113, 7171, 7172, 7173, 7601, 7602, 7603As part of Moldex’s commitment to producing safe, quality and innovative products we constantly monitor our products to ensure the health and safety of our customers. During a recent internal audit we found…...
OSHA has cited a fertilizer producer with 40 safety and health violations following the deaths of two workers in separate incidents. On May 22, an operator attempting to start up a steam turbine in sulfuric acid plant No. 2 was struck by flying metal debris when the turbine housing ruptured due to apparent overpressurization. In a…...
