Rotary valves/airlocks (rotary valves) are devices with close-fitting, revolving blades/vanes installed inside industrial equipment to control the flow of materials through a process (see Figure 1). Rotary valves are used in many industries and functions. A common example (Figure 2) is an airlock used in a pneumatic conveying system to dispense material while maintaining system…...
This is one of my favorite Safety PR videos. Not a single word is spoken, but the message is crystal clear. Congrats to Boart Longyear…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
This is NOT a political post, nor is it a post about the pandemic. It is a simple reminder for the experienced safety pro or a mentoring moment for the younger safety pro… We will all walk in Dr. Fauci’s shows one day! What do I mean by this statement?… Membership Required You must be...
We cannot eliminate risk. It’s a consequence of the uncertainty in our situations and the world around us. It’s essential to think about how we can mitigate risks in the workplace. Also, consider the tools we can provide to make our colleagues more aware of risk in themselves and others. Risk assessments are a useful…...
The SHELL Model is a conceptual tool used to analyze the interaction of multiple system components. The SHELL Model contains the following four (4) components: SOFTWARE (S): procedures, training, support, etc. HARDWARE (H): machines and equipment ENVIRONMENT (E): the working environment in which the rest of the L-H-S system must function and LIVEWARE (L): humans…...
One of my favorite movies is “Meet the Parents” and in this movie, the bride’s to-be dad, Jack, had his “circle of trust”. Well not to poke fun at the concept, we also have the “circle of safety”. It is core in each and every one of us. When we feel like we can trust…...
Generally, you asked OSHA to clarify whether loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are a permissible alternative to N95 respirators where respiratory protection is required to protect workers from exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Additionally, you asked OSHA to clarify the interplay between the Respiratory Protection Standard and other laws that may require…...
It seems there is a faction of safety professionals who want to claim that if OSHA’s blood-borne pathogens standard is “legal”, then so would the COVID ETS. But these two standards are nothing alike. For example, OSHA defined “occupational exposure” in 1910.1030 as: Occupational Exposure means reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact…...
Back in June of last year (2020), the city of Wenling in China experienced a tragedy that involved a COLD BLEVE of a flammable liquified pressurized gas tanker truck and a subsequent explosion killing 18 people. We have dashcam footage of the COLD BLEVE and it is “textbook” footage of such an event – we…...
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Do you agree with this “safety leadership” quote? “A system or a procedure never achieved anything, it is people being committed to implementing the system that achieves the performance needed.” It comes from the Safety Leadership Group (SLG) of which I am a fan…. Membership Required You must be a member to access...
Respondent owns and operates a cellophane manufacturing facility that uses Carbon disulfide in excess of the 20,000 pounds RMP TQ. On or about September 11 and 12,2019, EPA conducted an inspection of Respondent’s Facility to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. Part 68. From the time Respondent first had onsite…...
