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OSHA may not cover “drilling operations” but the IFC does

OSHA specifically exempted “Oil or gas well drilling or servicing operations” (1910.119(a)(2)(ii)), which it is trying to rectify with a revision to the standard. However, the IFC and many states have had requirements specific to “well drilling and operating” as it relates to managing the hazards associated with flammable liquids…. Membership Required You must be...

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OSHA issues PRCS citation to power plant after contractor fatalities

OSHA has issued $77,605 in fines to a power plant after a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas leak killed two contractors and injured four others inside a PRCS last August. The power company was fined $77,605, while the contractor that was performing maintenance at the plant was fined $129,340.  OSHA says it found the power plant failed…...

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OSHA issues PRCS citation to contractor after PRCS fatalities (H2S)

OSHA has issued $206,945 in fines to a power plant, and one of its contractors after a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas leak killed two workers and injured four others inside a PRCS last August. The power company was fined $77,605, while the contractor that was performing maintenance at the plant was fined $129,340.  OSHA says…...

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OSHRC, API, Well Servicing, Flammable Atmospheres and Distance

SAFTENG Comment:  I am not sure why OSHA chose to use the General Duty Clause (GDC) rather than cite 1910.307 This case involves an oil and gas well-servicing company after a fire at a worksite injured an employee, and OSHA conducted an inspection. OSHA issued a citation alleging a violation of the general duty clause…...

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4C HSE Conference PSM Presentation

An old boss from my GE Plastics days is presenting at the 4C HSE Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 3, 2018.  His presentation is titled:  Forget About the Feds, States are Moving on Expanded PSM/RMP Rules – Is it California Dreamin’ or a Glimpse into the Future of PSM/RMP Rulemaking?  Dan is one of my…...

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FM Global offers a HOT WORK PERMIT APP

Improperly managed hot work has proven to be a leading cause of loss each year. Don’t get burned by it.  With the FM Global Hot Work Permit app, you can efficiently conduct, track and monitor hot work from the palm of your hand, while maintaining consistency with FM Global data sheets and engineering standards.  The Hot Work…...

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MIOSHA has adopted major changes to its requirements for walking-working surfaces and fall protection in general industry

The rule revisions follow OSHA’s updates to its general industry standards addressing slip, trip, and fall hazards (OSHA Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces) and its changes to its requirements for personal fall protection systems (in OSHA Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment). The effective date of the amended General Industry Part 2. Walking-Working Surfaces is February 2,…...

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EPA RMP & EPCRA citations @ cold storage facilities (NH3 & $329K for RMP and $90K for EPCRA)

Respondent is the owner and/or operator of five (5) cold storage facilities. Two of the facilities are both in the same industrial group, are located across a road from each other and are therefore located on one or more contiguous properties. Both are under the control of Respondent and are buildings that contain equipment that…...

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