Establishing a Double Block and Bleed (DB&B) positive isolation is a critical safety protocol when preparing piping and equipment for opening, especially when dealing with Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS). This process ensures that hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are effectively evacuated and isolated to protect workers from accidental releases. Members can download my .ppt file at bottom…...
Dust-producing equipment and all associated equipment, including dust-collection equipment, shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications and applicable codes. The inspection, testing, and maintenance program shall include the following, as applicable:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
There seems to be a movement within the safety community that proposes that there is no “safety culture” or “culture of safety” within workplaces. After all, I have seen and lived over the past 30+ years; I find this difficult to believe. Just because we can’t see a “culture,” although I believe we can certainly…...
OSHA has an actual policy of “Corporate Name Shaming.” It is a horrible practice and harms OSHA’s credibility, as all “shaming” programs do. But they continue it as if it makes a difference. What amazes me is that some companies still do the same thing to their employees. As the title of this article makes…...
An into to using a Risk Matrix, with working examples. I use the most basic 9-Block matrix in this session. What is a Risk Matrix? Why use a Risk Metrix? Likelihood and Severity Worked Examples … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
A high-level overview of Safety Management Systems … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Here are my high-level training (1-hour) materials on Safety Engineering Principles: PREVENT – PROTECT- MITIGATE Swiss Cheese Model Layers of Protection Hierarchy of Hazard Control Measures … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
This Notice of Violation is being issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) to SABIC Innovative Plastics US, LLC in response to the unauthorized release of styrene vapor on September 1, 2020 at the facility. According to information obtained by the Department in conducting its on-going investigation of this incident, on…...
The one thing this Virus is “maybe” teaching the general public is: Risk = Probability x Severity When we are told to limit our exposure to large groups of 100 or more that is based on a “probability” and when the elderly and immune compromised individuals are told to stay inside that is based on…...
Bryan Haywood PO BOX 405 Milford, OH 45150 (513) 238-87fourseven (47) The phone is done this way to prevent spam calls Bryan@SAFTENG.net Bryan.SAFTENG@gmail.com … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Just in time to win this year’s Safety Irony Award, the Philidelphia City Council passed a bill this week that calls for the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections to develop rules for the “USE OR REMOVAL” of the bullet-proof barriers by January of 2021. This news came on the heels of OSHA’s announcement this week that “Workplace violence…...
I take pride in the fact that me and my team will tell clients WHAT THEY NEED TO HEAR rather than what they would like to hear. We are all about making sure their workers and business have the most safe work place possible. The vast majority appreciate this and it’s why SAFTENG has thrived…...
