Today, OSHA issued their revised policy on their “retail exemption” and this change in OSHA enforcement will actually impact thousands of businesses who have submitted a Risk Management Plan. It all comes down to how EPA instituted their “Program Levels” when they implemented their RMP Rule. EPA has always said that if your process was […]
Today OSHA issued another REVISED POSITION in their enforcement of the Process Safety Management Standard. Today they rescinded their previous position and now employer(s) with employee(s) exposed to PSM-covered processes formerly exempted under OSHA’s 1992 interpretation of “retail facility” now must comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119 if the facility, or portion of
UPDATED/CORRECTED on 9/14/15. Many thanks to Chris Kim Kahn, Attorney at Law @ Frost Brown Todd LLC for her assistance in correct this posting. Respondent owns and operates a controlled-temperature storage warehouse for food products. The Facility is located on the banks of the Connecticut River, within a quarter mile of residences and other businesses,
The National Board Annual Violation Tracking Report identifies specific violations (per device type) commonly found on five (5) types of pressure equipment during jurisdiction-required inspections. The following data reflects the reporting period of 1/1/2014 – 12/31/2014 as reported by participating member jurisdictions. The Violation Tracking Report indicates problem areas and trends related to boiler and
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has released its First Quarter Report of Violation Findings for 2015. The data captures problem areas and trends related to boiler and pressure vessel operation, installation, maintenance, and repair; and also identifies problems before unsafe conditions occur. This report serves as an important source of documentation for
Ever wonder about that 5 o’clock shadow and the impact it may have on a respirator face-to-mask seal? How about 2-3 days growth… what is that impact on respiratory protection safety? Well now we have a much better idea! The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) did a small study to find out just how
I am back from my summer family vacation and this catches us up on our accidents since 7/10/15. Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,100 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors! Many THANKS to my NEW and RENEWING “Partners in Safety“ 2015 Fatality Tracker Electrical 25 (2014
Respondent operates a silicon wafer manufacturing facility. Respondent has a HCL tube trailer and gas supply system process at the stationary source and has exceeded the threshold quantity for Hydrogen Chloride (anhydrous) [Hydrochloric Acid] at the HCL tube trailer and gas su11ply system. The covered process is subject to the Program 3 requirements of the
The Hazard Communication standard (HCS) has been revised to align with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS Revision 3, 2009). This includes updates to the requirements for labeling and for safety data sheets (SDSs). This instruction outlines the revisions to the HCS, such as the revised hazard classification
