Triple Fatality in Water Vault (Atmospheric)
I was unable to find an OSHA case file on this; possibly because this was a state-run project. But I searched under both company’s names and no case file was found.
Fatal PRCS Lessons Learned (6% Oxygen in muncipal water pit)
On July 2, 1998, Employee #1 entered the underground vault of domestic well #8 to check the aquifer level without first testing the atmosphere. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere existed and Employee #1 died as a result of asphyxia. OSHA Case File
Fatal PRCS Lessons Learned (H2S in open top pit)
This video, from AsiaWorkSAFE, is about lessons learned due to non-compliance to safe work practices when working in permit-required confined space. Safety procedures must be adhered to at ALL times. If not, the consequences are everlasting and far-reaching. This incident happened in an open pit with a fixed ladder. One entrant entered to fix a rope
OSHA answers questions regarding Escape-ONLY respirators (2019 LOI)
Background: The employer has truck drivers that drive in and out of oil/gas refineries. Drivers are provided with a North 7900 series air-purifying disposable mouthpiece type respirator for use as an escape-only respirator. The owner’s manual to the North 7900 Series disposable mouthpiece type escape respirator warns employers to be aware of any physical limitations or
CSB’s proposed chemical accident reporting rule (CFR 1604)
The CSB proposes to add a new part to title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which will appear as a new part 1604. The proposed part will consist of six (6) sections. Proposed § 1604.1 states the purpose of the rule. Proposed § 1604.2 sets forth key definitions. Section 1604.3 sets forth who
EPA’s RMP – Quantity of a substance in a mixture or solution toxics with listed concentration (Conc >20% Aqua Ammonia)
In EPA’s RMP standard there are four (4) TOXIC substances which have listed concentrations: Hydrochloric acid 37% or greater Hydrofluoric acid 50% or greater Nitric acid 80% or greater Ammonia 20% or greater If we have any of these four (4) substances in solution AND their concentration is LESS THAN (<) the listed concentration, we
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
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!
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
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:
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:
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: