Those who manage Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) in a “processing operation” know first-hand how different LOTO is as compared to how its done in an “assembly line” style operation. I have always picked up some “Best Practices” for LOTO at the companies I worked for over the years and as a consultant, I have seen many more at some of my […]
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Much like the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) requirements, a WRITTEN FPP is ONLY required when your business/facility falls under some other OSHA standard. And in the case of FPPs, there are ONLY three (3) OSHA standards requiring a FPP: Ethylene Oxide, 1910.1047 Methylenedianiline – 1910.1050 1,3-Butadiene – 1910.1051 Here is a nice flowchart from OSHA
So what exactly does OSHA mean when they say… Develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, the following:…1910.146(d)(3)(iii) Isolating the permit space It is not uncommon to find spaces entered with NO isolation of the space and there tends to still be
Back when OSHA was writing their Permit-Required Confined Space standard (1910.146) their review of accident data indicated that most confined space deaths and injuries were caused by atmospheric hazards. And yet, still today, we see entrant, attendants, and entry supervisors; and even safety personnel, not understanding the atmospheric hazards associated with PRCSs. I hope to
Violation Summary Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total Initial Violations 15 15 Current Violations 15 15 Initial Penalty $128,562 $128,562 Current Penalty $75,000 $75,000 Violation Items # ID Type Standard Curr$ Init$ LastEvent 1. 01001 Serious 1910.119(d)Process
In OSHA’s LOTO standard (1910.147), the agency included in their definition of a “lockout device” a “blank flange” and “bolted slip blind” when in fact, these devices are actually “energy isolation devices.” So why would OSHA consider these devices a “lockout device”? NOTE: I am not in agreement with this and have never called a “blank
In the Final Rule, OSHA determined that lockout is a surer means of ensuring equipment is de-energized than tagout and is the preferred method. However, the Agency also recognized that tagout will nonetheless need to be used instead of lockout where the energy control device cannot accept a locking device. Where an energy control device
On April 11, 2014, OSHA promulgated a final rule revising the general industry and construction standards for work on electric power generation, transmission and distribution installations. On February 13, 2015, OSHA entered into a settlement agreement with the Edison Electric Institute, the Utility Line Clearance Coalition, and the Tree Care Industry Association resolving legal challenges
Scenario: Some equipment manufacturers believe that all equipment used in combustible dust atmospheres, including non-electrically powered vacuum cleaners, requires NRTL listing/approval. Question: Could OSHA clarify the NRTL listing/approval requirements for non-electrical vacuum cleaners used in combustible dust atmospheres?
This is helmet camera footage from one of the first firefighters to arrive at one of 2015’s largest loss fires in the USA. $110,000,000 loss dues to an inadequate sprinkler system due to changes in occupancy over the years!
