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EPA RMP citations @ University powerplant’s SCR (29% Aqua Ammonia & $74K)

Here’s one you don’t see every day: 1) a state university needing an RMP for its power generation plant’s SCR, 2) the SCR uses 29% aqua ammonia rather than anhydrous ammonia, and 3) they exceeded the doubled TQ for Aqua Ammonia > 20% of 20,000 pounds. Respondent is part of a State University system and…...

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Fiasco @ the Fuel Pumps #2 (2019, Grocery Bags are not “approved containers”)

There are solid reasons why state safety codes require that gasoline be transferred into an “Approved Container”.  And I know I don’t need to state the obvious, but for those not in our profession, plastic grocery bags are NOT approved fuel containers… even when we double-bag!… Membership Required You must be a member to access...

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Helping lower risk through safety engineering (Chlorine and Gas Cabinets)

These days the one thing I love about my job is when a client actually asks me to lessen their risks through safety engineering. Yes, I went to school and got my BS in OSH and my MS in SE and they are stunningly different applications. With one, I help companies with their OSHA compliance…...

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2019 Top OSHA Activity in NAICS Code: 33 Manufacturing (part 3 of 3)

Here is a look at OSHA’s compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019) in the NAICS Code: 31 Major Group 33: Primary Metal Industries. As you can see, OSHA did 2,380 inspections and issued 8,790 citations for a total of $26,187,441 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of the activity:… Membership Required...

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2019 Top OSHA Activity in NAICS Code: 32 Manufacturing (part 2 of 3)

Here is a look at OSHA’s compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019) in the NAICS Code: Major Group 32: Stone, Clay, Glass, And Concrete Products. As you can see, OSHA did 1,507 inspections and issued 5,723 citations for a total of $21,321,187 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of the activity:… Membership Required...

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2019 Top OSHA Activity in NAICS Code: 31 Manufacturing (part 1 of 3)

Here is a look at OSHA’s compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019) in the NAICS Code: Major Group 31: Leather And Leather Products. As you can see, OSHA did 609 inspections and issued 1,801 citations for a total of $9,666,657 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of the activity:… Membership Required...

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2019 OSHA Emergency Action Plan (1910.38) activity by Industry Sectors

Here is a look at OSHA’s Emergency Action Plan compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019). As you can see, OSHA did 55 inspections and issued 58 citations for a total of $125,643 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of activity:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View...

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2019 OSHA HAZWOPER (1910.120) activity by Industry Sectors

Here is a look at OSHA’s HAZWOPER compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019). As you can see, OSHA did 26 inspections and issued 57 citations for a total of $271,699 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of activity:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready...

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2019 OSHA PRCS (1910.146) activity by Industry Sectors

Here is a look at OSHA’s Permit-required confined spaces (PRCS) compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019). As you can see, OSHA did 134 LOTO inspections and issued 366 citations for a total of $2,425,854 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of activity:… Membership Required You must be a member to access...

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2019 OSHA LOTO (1910.147) activity by Industry Sectors

Here is a look at OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance activity in 2019 (October 2018 – September 2019). As you can see, OSHA did 1,483 LOTO inspections and issued 2,608 citations for a total of $14,394,719 in fines. Here is a quick breakdown of activity:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View...

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The serious flaw in OSHA’s PRCS application

As I grow old I think I have mellowed out too much with “sutle” hints at hazards and how we “should consider” certain things.  Well, its time to throw some cold water on the issue and WAKE THE HELL UP PEOPLE!  We have done our last audit of 2019 and like many before them we…...

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FINAL REPORT on the Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) Tank Farm Fire

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (Case Number 1903-00046) and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Case Number 782035-19-0029) have issued their FINAL REPORT on the Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) Tank Farm Fire in La Porte on March 17, 2019.  It was observed what appeared to be studs laying in the pump housing…....

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