In August 1999, an explosion in an MDEA storage tank at a Nitrogen Products plant in Alaska propelled the tank off its base and into the air. The tank landed on an adjacent air-cooled heat exchanger filled with synthesis gas. The impact of the tank on air-cooled heat exchangers initiated a second explosion and fire. […]
For those that think fall protection is not necessary when you are on secure scaffolding! THANKS to Gary Snyder for sharing with us. Too see the FULL size video, click on the READ MORE link below it.
Flammable liquids are “volatile liquids” with relatively low boiling points. This means it does not take much to get these materials boiling, especially on a hot summer day. And just like that pot of boiling water on our stove, the flammable liquids in these above-ground tanks can generate tremendous volumes of flammable vapors, which can
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Abbott since 2008, Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 49 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 60 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 152 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 159
September 29, 2010 To – MA17 Solenoid Valve Customer Re – Safety Recall of certain Sporlan/Refrigeration Specialties MA17 solenoid valves Standard Machine & Manufacturing Co. manufactures MA17 solenoid valves for Sporlan and Refrigeration Specialties, both divisions of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Standard Machine and Parker have been made aware of a small number of fractures of
This video is a good one to show how difficult it can be to rescue workers out of water. It also helps explain why OSHA Maritime standards require 90′ of rope on the rescue rings!!!
This is a GREAT video that shows the vast difference in how plastic sheeting with a Flame Resistance rating performs when introduced to a flame compared to non-rated plastic sheeting.
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MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth since 6/2011, and Suzlon since 2009 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 49 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 60 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 148 (2010 = 480)
The propane rail car fire in CA has caught my attention. In reviewing video footage from the scene, I was surprised to see a $1,000,000 engine sitting in close proximity to a burning rail car. I tend to stay out of these things until I am called to get involved, but this one is odd.
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth since 6/2011, and Suzlon since 2009 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 48 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 60 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 147 (2010 =
