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When will the ammonia refrigeration industry finally embrace LOTO? (Part I)

By: Victor Dearman Jr. CIRO, CRST Flagging tape is not LOTO! And never has been. I would bet good money the operating procedure for this compressor has LOTO covered, but those are just documents to look good in a binder sitting on a shelf collecting dust because they are viewed as a necessary evil to…...

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OSHA’s Data on 1910.146 – October 2023 through September 2024

Establishment Size: All sizesStandard: 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space OSHA’s Data on 1910.146 – October 2023 through September 2024… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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OSHA’s Data on 1910.134 – October 2023 through September 2024

Establishment Size: All sizesStandard: 1910.134 Respiratory Protection. Citations issued during the period October 2023 through September 2024. Penalties shown reflect current rather than initial amounts…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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OSHA Guidance on the Reclassification of Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)

A permit-required confined space (PRCS) may be reclassified as a non-permit space under the following conditions as outlined in 1926.1203(g): There is no actual or potential atmospheric hazard within the space.This means that there are no atmospheric hazards in the space, and none will develop during the entry period. Use of forced air ventilation to…...

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Finally OSHA says it straight! (PRCS)

Does the Standard impose additional requirements on “permit-required confined spaces” beyond those imposed for “confined spaces”? Yes…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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An inside look at how an OSHA CSHO will conduct a PRCS inspection

This information should open some eyes as to OSHA’s expectations for how our PRCS Entry Programs are managed and by WHO! Take time to “read between the lines” in this information. Could your facility, and more specifically could your facility personnel, pass this level of inspection?… Membership Required You must be a member to access...

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OSHA clarifies “Designed for continuous worker occupancy”

I came across this on the DOL website and found it refreshing, as it seems the debate still rages on about several key terms in OSHA’s PRCS standards. Here are a few that may be helpful:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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CSB Releases Investigation Update into Fatal Explosion at Facility in Louisville, KY

The CSB has released an UPDATE into its ongoing investigation into the fatal November 12, 2024, explosion in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident killed two employees and seriously injured three others. The explosion caused significant property damage to the facility and nearby homes and businesses. Debris was ejected outside the facility’s fence line, flying up to…...

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RESPECT the Cl2

At approximately 9:45 p.m. on November 4, 2003, a maintenance employee went to the chlorine house to turn on the chlorination system. The chlorine house measured 3 feet, 10-inches wide by 5 feet, 10-inches long and was approximately 10-feet high. The water lines ran through a hole in the block wall. The hole in the…...

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Car Seal Program and Training Presentation UPDATED 2/2025

I have upload my REVISED Car Seal Program and the PowerPoint that goes with it to the Document Library – Chemical Process Safety folder…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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