OSHA has cited a beef processing plant after an employee suffered severe burns caused by exposure to anhydrous ammonia, the plants refrigerant. The beef processing plant faces penalties of $182,926 for 16 serious safety violations. OSHA cited the company for process safety management (PSM) program deficiencies, failing to guard roof openings, and electrical safety and…...
In my work and travels, I have the chance to come across such interesting situations and this one stands to cause quite the stir in some food plants. The use of a “special solution” that is made up of Acetic Acid (64-19-7), Hydrogen Peroxide (7722-84-1), and Peracetic Acid (79-21-1) to “treat” poultry for food containment…...
The United States and ADEQ allege that a pulp/paper manufacturing and chemical manufacturing facilities owned by the same business violated or continues to violate the following statutory and regulatory requirements The Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions for Air Programs promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68, Subpart D, pursuant to Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C…....
U.S. EPA New England has developed this document (pdf) to assist ice rink owners and operators with ammonia refrigeration systems in communicating effectively with their employees, contractors, vendors, and customers about ammonia refrigeration safety. Helping facilities to minimize the risk of potential chemical releases, such as an accidental release of ammonia at a refrigeration facility, is a…...
How much do you utilize your Management of Change (MOC) tool? Usually, when the acronym MOC is even whispered, many people begin to roll their eyes, sigh, and in some cases become physically angry. This is one of the mysteries I hope to solve before my retirement – why would anyone dislike a tool that is…...
It seems the article last week was an eye-opener for a lot of folks! The response has been overwhelming from many of you and several suggested that I take the “limitations” a step further. Seems a lot of you broke out your owners’ manuals and enjoyed some holiday reading; learning that these devices have even…...
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One of the scariest things I have learned in my career, going all the way back to my days as a FF, was the when I learned about the “correction factor” that atmospheric monitors come with. I had used these devices for years, even entering some PRCS for “recovery” (sorry not many actual rescues as…...
Oily waste safety cans are an essential safety device where ever cloths and wiping rags are used with oils and solvents. Rags and cloths soaked with solvents, thinners, linseed oil, combustible adhesives, and other flammable liquids present a serious fire risk if they are improperly discarded. These cans have specially designed lids that open no…...
This is another part of my recent respirator articles; my attempt to help up-and-coming program administrators understand what OSHA is actually requiring as the absolute minimums. This post is about the “numbers” we see and hear when discussing respiratory protection. As I posted a few months ago, during an audit for a client, we came…...
A couple of weeks ago EPA met the court’s decision by posting the amended RMP rule on the CFR. This meant that those amendments that had dates that had come due were in full play. But on May 30, 2018, EPA proposed changes to the final RMP Amendments rule issued on January 13, 2017. EPA…...
