Fire Extinguisher Explosion on DZ 28
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18 incidents & 0 updates (Part II of II – 5/26/11)
Many THANKS to my RENEWING PARTNERS in SAFETY! 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 21 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 38 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 78 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 101 (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 16 (2010=50) (2009 = 82) Falls 51 (2010 =…...
Who calls 911?
This week I had the pleasure of conducting an Incident Command course and in my 1-Day IC Basics course I like to challenge the students to put themselves into scenarios and to think through what needs to be done, who will be doing it, if they have been trained, if they have adequate back-up’s, etc. …...
PSM/RMP “co-location” or “proximity” when determing PSM/RMP Applicability
UPDATED on 5/31/11 to answer some specific questions I received over the holiday weekend…Scenario: A process that is covered under PSM/RMP (a toxic liquefied gas under pressure) is in very close proximity to a propane system that is used solely as an on-site fuel. The propane system had always been exempted using the PSM exemption…...
Worst Case Release Scenario and Severe Weather
One of the most common errors we find when asked to audit an RMP is the Tornado Hazard (Section 7.4.d). With all the recent storms the last three months I bet I have gotten 50 calls and 100 e-mails asking about severe weather scenarios for facilities. In this post, I want to walk us through…...
25 incidents & 2 updates (Part I of II – 5/25/11)
Many THANKS to my RENEWING PARTNERS in SAFETY! 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 21 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 38 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 78 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 96 (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 15 (2010=50) (2009 = 82) Falls 51 (2010…...
CONFINED SPACE FATALITY – Oxygen Deficiency from Nitrogen Purge
Investigators believe the contract worker was overcome by fumes while descending a ladder into the container to retrieve tools – the plant employee also went into the container, possibly to assist the contractor, and also was overcome…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
VPP Policy Memorandum #5: VPP and Safety Incentive Programs
Very interesting, but in my little world of opinion, this was badly needed and is a big step in the right direction for OSHA and the VPP effort. VPP needs to get back to being all about “World Class Leadership in Safety” and not about the number of VPP sites.. Click Here to see the…...
Pressure Testing Natrual Gas Plant gone BAD!
Pressure Testing Incident 15 injuries and one fatality… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Another pressure test GONE BAD!
I just got these today (5/23/11). There is not much info on them other than the incident that happened during another pneumatic (NOT hydro) pressure test. I do not yet know the pressures involved, $$$ of damage, injuries, etc. It appears to have occurred in China based on the letters on the buildings. Members can…...
RMP*eSubmit Webinar Presentation
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14 Inicidents (MISSING incidents from 5/22/11 alerts)
Many THANKS to my RENEWING PARTNERS in SAFETY! 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 19 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 36 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 71 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 94 (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 15 (2010=50) (2009 = 82) Falls 49 (2010 = 139) …...