(A) Section 1301 General (1) 1301.1 Scope. The equipment, processes and operations involving dust explosion hazards shall comply with the provisions of this rule. (2) 1301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required for combustible dust-producing operations as set forth in rule 1301:7-7-01 of the Administrative Code. (B) Section 1302 Definitions (1) 1302.1 Definition. The following word […]
OSHA issued a memorandum to its Regional Administrators and State Designees on 12/242014. The memorandum provides Area Offices with guidance on when an on-site inspection is warranted. OSHA has divided injury and illness reports into three categories. OSHA will inspect facilities that report an injury or illness that falls into one of the first two
A crew was conducting well kill operations on a sweet oil well. A worker was monitoring the return flow to the service rig trough from on top of the rig tank. When the returns became gassier, the return flow was opened to the degasser section of the rig tank and the trough flow was pinched
This Alert is intended to inform the industry that companies must take responsibility to prevent accidental releases of dangerous chemicals like anhydrous ammonia through compliance with CAA’s Chemical Accident Prevention Program. Evidence gathered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that some refrigeration facilities may be failing to properly manage hazardous chemicals, including
Over the years I have posted several articles about hazardous materials being unloaded to the wrong tank. And it seems that each time I do I get several e-mails stating how rare these events are and that I am being an alarmist. So I thought I would post a section of a PHMSA Investigation Report
This was an actual weld that was found during a major upgrade to a process. The next time someone says “weld inspections” and “certifications” are not necessary… remember this image!
Recently EPA issued a Consent Decree in response to a company that had two (2) facilities inspected under the Risk Management Plan Rule (40 CFR Part 68). The document was much like the many others I have posted here; however, this agreement contained a lengthy audit plan that EPA and the company agreed to as
The Facility is a “stationary source” within the meaning of Section 112(r)(2)(C) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. § 68.3. The Facility has at least two “processes” within the meaning of 40 C.F.R. § 68.3, including a chlorine repackaging process and a chlorine and sulfur dioxide warehousing process. Chlorine and sulfur dioxide are regulated substances
UPDATED with another week of data… Have you ever wondered just how busy is OSHA? How many inspections does OSHA do in a single month? What are they working on? Who are they visiting? Why are they visiting certain workplaces and not others? Are they “picking on any one”? etc. Well I have a look
