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Information Signs @ our Flammable Liquid Truck/RCar Unloading Stations

Since 2012, the IFC has required special signage at each Flammable Liquid Truck/Railcar unloading station. This signage is intended to reduce “tank overflow” events (e.g., Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) events). Here are the requirements:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Storing Category 1B Flammable Gases (e.g. Refrigerants such as HFO-1234yf)

As these flammable refrigerants take hold around the globe, the IFC, in its 2024 edition, has specified storage quantities in… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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EPA GMP RMP & EPCRA citations @ cheese production facility (NH3 & $178K)

The respondent was the owner or operator of a cheese production facility that used anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration processes. Respondent was required to have a material safety data sheet for anhydrous ammonia under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and its associated regulations. Respondent produced, processed, handled, or stored a regulated substance…...

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A comparrison of Hazard Classes and Hazard Categories

Many of us have struggled to understand the differences between OSHA’s Hazard Categories and the other codes that still use Hazard Classes. Here is a helpful table that can help clarify things…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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When your local responders throw you “under the bus”

“Police told media outlets that the leak happened late Saturday night at Vanguard Culinary Group. Crews had a hard time reaching valves that were attached to three tanks, each of which holds up to 500 gallons of ammonia. Officials say the leak was caused by a failure in the plant mechanical system. No evacuations were…...

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Wisconsin updates its Mechanical Refrigeration State Code

Not everyone seemed comfortable turning over NH3 Refrigeration Codes and Standards to the IIAR. In November, Wisconsin updated its State Code on Mechanical Refrigeration. One of the requirements that caught my eye is the INSTALLATION INSPECTION documentation the state will require before issuing the operating permit: (2) INSTALLATION INSPECTION. … the following documents shall be…...

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STKY… Golf Cart?

Many facilities utilize golf carts as a means of transportation while traveling on-site. Some are used indoors as well, which, in my professional opinion, increases risks in their use. Unfortunately, many workplaces do not view the use of golf carts as a hazard, much less a serious hazard, and therefore, they fail to control the…...

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UPDATE on CFATS

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program identified and regulated the security of high-risk chemical facilities using a risk-based approach. Pursuant to section 5 of the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014. Authorization had been granted for CFATS until July 27, 2023. Congress did not act to reauthorize the program…...

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AEDs are “emergency equipment” under 1910.37

SAD! AED flagged for expired parts before HISD student’s death, per yearly inspection But we see it more often than not. A company invests in AEDs and then does not maintain them, leading to a false sense of safety. We usually get pushback when we write them up in audits, as the business will claim…...

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