Hansen RV’s – URGENT PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
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OSHA reaches settlement agreement with Food Company to protect workers from NH3
A large food company has signed a settlement agreement with OSHA to protect workers at five (5) of its facilities from the release of anhydrous ammonia (NH3) from refrigeration systems. The agreement protects workers at Idaho, Arkansas, Missouri and Ohio facilities. It requires the company to implement controls to reduce hazards associated with the release
RAGAGEPs and “the numbers”
The use of Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEPs) has become a common occurrence since OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan rule came out in the 1990’s Some professionals have come to hate RAGAGEPs and wish for the good ole days when OSHA promulgated prescriptive standards like 1910.23; and
DHS CFATS Update as of June 6, 2013
The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program statistics as of June 6, 2013… 44,000 preliminary assessments were reviewed by DHS from facilities with chemicals of interest 4,331 facilities are currently covered by CFATS Over 3,000 facilities voluntarily removed, reduced, or modified their holdings of chemicals of interest 1253 visits to assist facilities with CFATS compliance 469 Security Plans authorized 125 Security Plans approved following an onsite inspection
Ammonia Incidents in NY State
Of 2,415 reported releases of hazardous substances, 107 (4.4%) involved ammonia. Of the 814 people injured during releases of hazardous substances, 61 (7.5%) were injured following ammonia events. Equipment failure caused 58% of the ammonia releases and injured 38 people. Most ammonia releases involved piping (44%). 44% of injured people were employees, 41% were members
Ammonia Refrigeration FATALITY – Compressor Pump Out Valve
On Monday August 14, 1989, high liquid level alarms sounded several times throughout the day in the Engine Room of XXXXXXXX indicating high amounts of liquid ammonia returning from the production area to the engine room. Mr. XXXXXXXX began his shift at 4 pm between 5 pm and 5:15 pm hammering was heard in the “No. 2 XXXX Compressor” (1962)
Runaway reaction fatality explosion (TNOSHA)
Two chemical plant operators, 40 and 50, died after suffering burns to their bodies when a runaway reaction caused an explosion of flammable liquids. The two victims were working in a building which contained several tanks of chemicals. An employee in an adjacent area reported an ammonia odor coming from the building. The two victims
Line Break Fatality @ Refinery (TNOSHA)
A boiler maker, 36, suffered fatal burns after an explosion occurred at a refinery. The victim and two injured co-workers were employed by a contractor at the facility. The three were hospitalized as a result of the explosion. The victim died four days later from burns over approximately 90% of his body. The events occurred
Boiler & Pressure Vessel accidents by year (from NBIC)
To view the customized summary reports, click on the following “OSHA Incidents” links. 2002 OSHA Incidents 2003 OSHA Incidents 2004 OSHA Incidents 2005 OSHA Incidents 2006 OSHA Incidents 2007 OSHA Incidents The Incident Report statistics will be updated annually based on new data from OSHA. To learn more about the new Incident Report, click here to access
What differentiates a GREAT PSM/RMP audit from a “so-so” audit?
As with any safety effort, there are varying degrees of what all of us would consider being compliant vs. world-class safety. When we enter the PSM/RMP realm, this line gets even blurrier since these are “performance-oriented” standards. But a PSM/RMP audit SHOULD be much more than looking at just 1910.119 and Part 68! There are
What is LUP & PADHI and what does it have to do with West Fertilizer?
With the recent catstrophe/tragedy in West, TX the politicians have been none stop in calling for more regulations to stop another such accident. I have become senical in my aging process and have just about come to the conclusion that NO LAW can fully prevent another such tragedy; especially one written by lawyers in Washington,
How many Program 2 RMPs like West Fertilizer are out here?
Today I was quoted in an article related to the catastrophe in West, TX and how a business like that one can become a Program 2 RMP and be exempted from OSHA’s PSM standard. I had written an article two weeks ago explaining how this happens (How could the TX fertilizer plant be a Program 2