2017 Photo of the Week #51 (Ladders, scaffolding, hi-vis vests, camera)
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2017 Video of the Week #51 (Compressed Gas Cylinder falls over and launches)
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Compressed air used for cleaning and “effective chip guarding”
Out of 250 inspections in 2016 where this was looked at, 1910.242 was cited 253 times for $589,704. For something so simple, that is some crazy money!!! So what does 1910.242(b) require: Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then…...
Safety Data Sheets and NFPA 704/HMIS labeling information
When OSHA adopted the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) workplaces probably saw the biggest change in workplace safety that we have seen since the PSM standard. One of the biggest changes came with the new Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format and for some reason, many “responsible parties” felt the need…...
Workplace Labels (sometimes called secondary, internal or in-house labels) under OSHA’s GHS
One of the biggest myths of OSHA compliance over the past four years is that NFPA 704 and/or HMIS are no longer valid “secondary container” labels and that these “secondary containers” labels must contain pictograms, signal word, precautionary statements, etc. Companies and businesses have been sold a pile of @#$%! in order to spend millions…...
OSHA issues Willful and Serious after triple fatality flash fire at car dealership service bay ($152K)
OSHA has cited an Alabama automobile dealership for serious safety violations after three employees died and two were injured at its Jasper facility. OSHA initiated an investigation in response to a flash fire. Inspectors determined that the employees were using a flammable brake wash to scrub the service pit floor when the fire occurred. As…...
EPA RMP citations @ Pork Processing Plant (NH3 & $49K, w/ SEP $62K)
Respondent operates a pork processing plant with the following two (2) covered anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems at the stationary source: Main System; and Auxiliary System Respondent has exceeded the threshold quantity for ammonia (anhydrous) at the Main System and the Auxiliary System. On or about August 19, 2014, and March 30, 2015, EPA conducted an inspection…...
Fire Code Validation – DOUBLING Storage amounts per control area
I am working on a code evaluation project, and the client had a different interpretation (more strict) that I did so I reached out to the Ohio Fire Marshal to settle the discussion. The question arose as to how much flammable solid(s) can one store without having to raise the occupancy classification to an “H.” TABLE 307.1, Maximum…...
2018 IFC changes in HAZMAT piping requirements
2018 is just around the corner and with it’s arrival comes the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) and some changes. For those in the process safety arena or just storing/handling/processing hazardous materials, Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials, is a valuable resource for the design of piping systems conveying those hazardous materials. In 2018 IFC there are some…...
Line Break/Process Opening GONE BAD (NH3)
This incident involved issues with LOTO and PPE with the line break/process opening. OSHA issued citations against 1910.111, .147, .134, and .1200. At 4:00 p.m. on March 13, 2017, in preparation of a new pump arriving, a worker started draining lines leading to a 30,000-gallon liquid anhydrous ammonia tank. After the tank had been drained,…...
2017 Photo of the Week #50 (No worries, that is Water Proof Electrical )
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2017 Video of the Week #50 (Fall from Scaffolding w/ Crane Bump)
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