Bryan Haywood

Sizing my Boilers PSV Vent Line (it MATTERS!)

In the world of boiler PSV design, the “length” of a vent line is less about a specific length in feet and more about BACKPRESSURE. According to ASME Section I (Power Boilers) and Section IV (Heating Boilers), the moment you add a vent line to a Pressure Safety Valve (PSV), you are introducing flow resistance…....

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2012 Video of the Week #41 (Safety Humor)

A little skit to bring a smile to our faces.  We all have employees (bless their hearts) that would struggle with this word game! (BTW – no offense to my friends in the great state of TX)  … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in...

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Ohio Fire Code Requirements for Mechanical Refrigeration facilities using Ammonia

I have highlighted some surprises for those of you in OH that may be reading this!  FYI, Anhydrous Ammonia is a Group B2 refrigerant, based on Addenda to Designation and Safety Classifications of Refrigerants.  Be sure to click on the Links to the other applicable OH Fire Codes referenced in this section!… Membership Required You must...

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OIG: OSHA’S Site Specific Taregting Program has Limitations on Targeting and Inspecting HIGH RISK Worksite

The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit stated the SST program, to a limited extent, focused enforcement resources and targeted inspections on the highest risk industries and worksites. SST inspections excluded some of the highest risk industries and worksites where the most serious injuries and illnesses occurred because certain high-risk…...

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Pipeline Safety: Communication During Emergency Situations

PHMSA is issuing this Advisory Bulletin to remind operators of gas, hazardous liquid, and liquefied natural gas pipeline facilities that operators should IMMEDIATELY and DIRECTLY notify the Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) that serves the communities and jurisdictions in which those pipelines are located when there are indications of a pipeline facility emergency. Furthermore, operators…...

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OSHA PSM Citations @ pharmaceutical manufacturing facility for $51K

OSHA has cited a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility for 17 serious safety violations following a fire at the company’s manufacturing facility on April 13. The fire occurred during the troubleshooting of an electrical component on the hot oil heater. OSHA initiated an inspection under its national emphasis program on process safety management for covered chemical facilities. Proposed…...

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Refinery to pay $378,000 penalty, address accident prevention and preparedness

Company has agreed to pay a $378,000 penalty, update process equipment operating procedures, perform required training to workers, improve maintenance of equipment and perform integrity tests on pressure vessels and piping that will reduce the possibility of an accidental release of hazardous chemicals at their refinery.  … Membership Required You must be a member to access...

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Safety Alert – Shocked by working table (missing ground)

Team Leader felt an electric shock when he touched the computer table which is made by metal material. Immediately, he stopped working and notified shift electrician to come to check. The electrician came and checked the table by VOM which indicated 105 AC Volts. Electrician isolated power supply to the CPU for full inspection, found no earth cable…...

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