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NFPA 51B, 2024 updates/revisions

/ Chemical Process Safety (PSM/RMP) /

The 2024 edition includes a revision to change written hot work permits to documented hot work permits to address the use of new digital platforms used to issue permits.  The biggest change is… A requirement has also been added to allow the duration of the fire watch to be reduced to…… Membership Required You must...

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Difference between the “Work Permit” content and “Training” content

/ Chemical Process Safety (PSM/RMP) /

The Hot Work Permit element of both OSHA’s PSM standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan is one of the shortest elements’ of the 14 elements.  Its presence is to require a written permit to be issued when performing Hot Work in/on/adjacent to a covered process.  Some may not fully understand the need for this element,…...

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The IFC addresses large scale construction fires with a “Safety Plan” and “Daily Inspections” by the “Site Safety Director”

/ OSHA Compliance /

As we have discussed many times in the SAFTENG social media groups, there seems to be an increase in catastrophic fires associated with large-scale construction.  The IFC is attempting to address these devastating losses through some new code requirements in CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION.  The code requires a site safety plan…...

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Did the IFC just make Combustible Dusts a Mini-PSM covered process?

/ Combustible Dusts /

The plans and procedures required in Sections 2203.5 Housekeeping, 2203.6 Standard Operational Procedures, and 2203.7 Emergency Response Plan (ERP) shall be reviewed annually and updated as process changes require. Initial and annual refresher training shall be provided to employees involved in operating, maintaining, and supervising facilities that handle combustible dust. Initial and annual refresher training shall…...

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Emergency Response Plan and Combustible Dusts (IFC)

/ Combustible Dusts /

A written emergency response plan (ERP) shall be developed for preventing, preparing for, and responding to work-related emergencies involving combustible dusts, including but not limited to fire and explosion. The following information shall be developed into the ERP:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in...

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Hot Work and Combustible Dust WARNING Signage

/ Combustible Dusts /

Hot work and similar spark-producing operations shall not be conducted in or adjacent to combustible dust-producing areas unless precautions have been taken to provide safety. Hot work shall be permitted only in safe, designated areas in accordance with Chapter 35. Hot work is prohibited on equipment that is operating. Conspicuous signs with the following warning…...

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