Fatal Grinder Accident at Quarry
A welder was carrying out maintenance on a quarry excavator bucket. He was using an angle grinder to prepare surfaces for welding when the disk disintegrated.
Static Electric Discharge Hazard On Bulk Oil Tank Vessels
Electrostatic discharges have long been known as a hazard associated with handling petroleum products. A monograph by Klinkenberg and van der Minne in 1958 [1] led to the development of antistatic additives by Royal Dutch/Shell. J.T. Leonard has described many papers and publications from the 1960s and 1970s addressing both the hazard and related safety
Tanker Ship Hold Explosions from Flammable Atmospheres
An interesting analysis of flammable vapor explosions in the shipping industry. The report provides some brief details of the incidents, with causes. Everything from hotwork to static is covered. I especially like using the one where the sample was being obtained from a hold using a metal bucket and fiber rope in my flammable liquids
Odorant Fade in Railroad Tank Cars (Safety Advisory 2012–01)
FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2012–01 to remind shippers and consignees of railroad tank cars containing odorized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), of the importance of taking actions to ensure that a sufficient level of odorant remains in the LPG throughout the entire transportation cycle. FRA is issuing this notice to raise awareness within the hazardous materials community,
Emergency Response Guidebook 2012 Summary of Changes (April 2012)
The Emergency Response Guidebook Published every four years 13 million copies distributed More than 17 languages More than 2.2 million copies ERG2012 Android/iPhone Applications – Late 2012
Vapor Pressures and Respiratory Protection Selection
The NIOSH Respirator Selection Logic (RSL) relies entirely on whether the airborne concentration of a contaminant exceeds a defined exposure limit (such as the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit [REL] or OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit [PEL]), regardless of what the chemical’s vapor pressure is. However, vapor pressure plays a decisive role in selecting a respirator, particularly
26 Incidents & 1 Update (5/16/12)
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2008 formerly Beta Steel since 2006 since 2012 since 2012 since 2007 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 32 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 23 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 33
2012 Photo of the Week #21 (Trailer Loading)
Wondering why the supervisor was giving me so much slack about adjusting this load that was rejected by the driver, I asked who had loaded it? His answer “Me!” This 38,000 lb. beam was to travel 1100 miles down I-40!!!!!!
2012 Photo of the Week #20 (Forklift Wheel)
The operator of this fork truck was under the assumption that he completed a good deed by recognizing a hazard during his pre-shift inspection and assisting in the corrective measures by inserting a random ½ inch bolt in place of a hardened ¾ bolt, nut, washer & keeper pin????
Oxygen Cutting Torch Burns (GRAPHIC)
Oxygen hose with a quick connect end Hole in hose – Undetected during pre-shift inspection While operating the torch, his shirt become saturated with oxygen – 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns
Impact Gun Accident
An incident in Casting where a maintainer using an impact gun picked up the gun by the socket and in the process activated the gun with his other hand. Although a personal pre-start was done the maintainer did not pick up that some one had placed a piece of welding wire through the socket to