In 2015 we saw six (6) unloading accidents that involved serious injuries to workers, with some of the workers injured being those who were in the WRONG place at the WRONG time. Here is a summary of these six (6) incidents. PLEASE take notice that 4 of the 6 incidents involved UNLOADING HOSES. These temporary […]
Repair work for liquefied carbon dioxide at a low-temperature storage tank (CE) in a steel mill was carried out. At the time, the main block valve below the safety valves was closed, while liquid CO2 remained in the tank. In addition, the heat source from the tank heater was still active. Therefore, in the tank,
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking to update requirements covering the use of excess flow valves in natural gas distribution pipelines. In its November 30, 2015 Federal Register notice, PHMSA announced its Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee will meet to consider and vote on a rulemaking proposal that expands requirements for excess
Reports are that workers were in the process of evacuating the process area due to a small fire. As they were in their muster stations, the explosion occured and was captured on several cell phones. This is the best video that I have seen. Fire burned for 24 hours and no damage estimate as of
An updated version of the video Handling Hydrochloric Acid Safely is now available for free streaming, free download, and purchase (for physical copies). Additionally, you can download resources to accompany the video, including a student assessment, training presentation, Wall Charts, NIOSH Pocket Guide and related pamphlets. Major changes to this latest edition include updating MSDSs
An updated version of the video Handling Sodium Hypochlorite Safely is now available for free streaming, free download, and purchase (for physical copies). Additionally, you can download resources to accompany the video, including a student assessment, training presentation, Wall Charts, NIOSH Pocket Guide and related pamphlets. Major changes to this edition include updating MSDSs to
The USDOT/FMCSA is issuing this safety notice to remind all companies of the dangers associated with cleaning, repairing, testing, and inspecting cargo tanks. These cargo tanks may contain hazardous materials, even if only in trace amounts. FMCSA has been advised of an increase in the number of incidents related to working on cargo tanks.
DOT has issued a “special permit” for some nurse tanks. The tanks were NOT built to ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and are to be removed from service August 17, 2017. CLICK HERE for the notice.
About 11:36 a.m. on January 5, 2002, a tractor pulling a cargo tank semitrailer departed the plant entrance and the trailer catastrophically failed. This failure occurred in the void area between the first and second tank, and the trailer broke into two pieces.
Written by David Hatch, Professional Process Safety Engineer (LinkedIn Partner). This is such an AWESOME idea I asked if I could post this at SAFTENG so more EHS professionals could see it and comment on it. The recent events in China highlight the challenges that on & offsite emergency response teams face when tackling an
The Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 65, Personal Protective Equipment For Chlor-Alkali Chemicals, has been updated and is available in the bookstore. This edition was updated to include new guidance on the use of contact lenses. Additionally, guidance on exposure limits, respiratory protection, and maintenance of PPE was expanded. Pictures and examples of levels of PPE and
Crescent City, Illinois propane explosion occurred in June of 1972 when a freight train with numerous propane cars derailed in the town. The resulting explosion leveled approximately half the town. The water tower in the foreground was over 100 feet tall. In the past, there have been many deaths and injuries to firefighting personnel as
