OSHA clarifies the Walking-Working Surfaces final rule load capacity ratings in buildings?
Does the final rule require that employers post load capacity ratings in buildings?
OSHA issues update to the Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems Final Rule Frequently Asked Questions
A number of revisions were made to the existing general industry standards. Changes and new requirements include: (emphasis by me)
Authentic leadership and work engagement: The indirect effects of psychological safety and trust in supervisors (Study)
This is a MUST READ for safety leaders. It is scientific proof that CULTURE MATTERS to safety, and how we establish a culture of safety is with AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP (w/ empathy) and how this BUILDS TRUST in the organization – most importantly, how this builds trust with the workers who do the dirty and dangerous
Line Break gone bad (Butane w/ improper energy isolation)
An operator was working to remove a pressure gauge on what was assumed to be depressurized tubing. The upstream piping the pressure gauge tubing was connected to had been isolated, de-pressured and air-gapped so that this section of line was positively and physically isolated from the process. However, during the work to isolate the process
EPA RMP citations @ chemical manufacturing facility (NH3 & $98K)
Respondent is the owner and/or operator of a facility that uses anhydrous ammonia in its chemical manufacturing process. EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility on April 13, 2016, to assess compliance with Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA (the “Inspection”) and the regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 68. Respondent filed an RMP for the Facility
Small cracks grow up to become big cracks and big problems (NH3 direct expansion chiller)
A new direct expansion chiller was installed at an ice arena to replace an existing chiller. After almost 20 weeks of service, an ammonia leak was detected, which released ammonia into the machinery room. The low level (25 ppm) ammonia alarm sounded and the ventilation system was activated to continuously evacuate vapors to the outdoors
Why smoking while filling up is NOT a wise choice!
I do not know much about this video, such as where it was shot, was it a set up for demo or real-life. But the FLIR footage is quite telling as we can see the vapors exiting the fill port. These days in the USA a lot of stations have a “vapor-recovery” system so I
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Delivery FATALITY (Drive-Off)
Bulk CO2 systems are becoming more and more commonplace. Rather than having the smaller compressed gas cylinders from years back, restaurants are now running their soft drink dispensers off of liquid dewars which is a LOT of CO2. Add to the mix that restaurants are notorious for having poor hazardous communications programs and YOUNGER workers
EPA publishes the FINAL RMP Rule (Rescinded Amendments)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised regulations designed to reduce the risk of accidental releases of hazardous chemicals. These regulations are part of the EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP), which the Agency established under authority in the Clean Air Act and recently amended on January 13, 2017. After a process of reconsidering several parts
Safety is like the Wizard of Oz
Most practicing safety professionals in the USA have seen The Wizard of Oz. This is an excellent movie, and it reminds me of our journey to achieve a safe workplace. First … the Ruby Red slippers – many managers today state that “safety is #1”, that “our people are our #1 asset”, or “we do
OSHA issues corrections to the Walking-Working Surfaces, PPE, and Special Industries standards
OSHA is issuing corrections to the Walking-Working Surfaces, Personal Protective Equipment, and Special Industries standards. Summary and Explanation
EPA RMP citations @ refinery (Butane and HF)
On November 1 through November 4, 2016, representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region IX conducted an inspection of the XXXXXXXX refinery. EPA’s inspection was conducted to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (“RMP”) promulgated under Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act (“CAA”‘), and the General Duty Clause under Section 112(r)(l)