Greetings Everyone: A few months ago, I wrote to tell you about the EPA’s desire to re-establish public internet access for certain categories of information collected by the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Program. In that note, I wrote of the Agency’s intent (in the absence of negative feedback) to post this information online by July […]
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! since 2007 Since 2010 since 2006 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 16 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 11 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 25 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 =
This note presents the results of a review of chlorine incidents reported to HSE over the period 1992-1998. It also provides details of the main sources of guidance on the storage, handling and use of chlorine. Chlorine and chlorine-based derivatives are reactive materials which are used in the chemical manufacture of a wide range of
This note presents the results of a review of ammonia incidents reported to Health & Safety Executive (HSE) over the period 1992-1998. It also provides details of the main sources of guidance on the storage, handling and use of ammonia. Ammonia is used in the manufacture of fertilisers, nitric acid and many other products. It
In evaluating these spaces, we first have to determine if they are a Confined Space. Evaluating the compactor shown below, we have to ask ourselves, as it sits there today, does the space meet the definition of a Confined Space? OSHA defines a confined space as a space that: Is large enough and so configured
Product Stop Use, Inspection and Replace Notice – Immediate Action Required Click Here for the pdf
In recent years we have been seeing an increasing trend for facilities to relocate equipment to their rooftops. We suspect this is being done for two primary reasons: 1) it is free real estate and 2) it gets sensitive equipment away from forklifts, scissor lifts, manlifts, and other motorized equipment. Either reason we support; however,
One of my favorite lunch time training videos!! It actually holds their attention and it hits home with a large audience.
