Industrial OIL RIG 1 dead, 9 missing in Azerbaijan offshore oil rig accident (one oil worker has been reported killed and nine more are missing after part of their offshore oil platform broke off in strong winds – a 150-meter (490-foot) section of walkway fell into the sea amid 90 mph (145 kph) winds and […]
The purpose of welding inspection is to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or other document. The welding inspector must be thoroughly familiar with welding processes, welding procedures, welder qualifications, materials, the limitation of weld testing, be able to read drawings, prepare and keep records, prepare and make
A few weeks back, the “Video of the Week” was an older NH3 training video which contained some footage showing a test where NH3 vapor was being ignited out in an open field but as soon as the torch was removed the flames went away. But if we have NH3 confined within a room/structure, the
A stationary source has a mixture above the threshold. At standard temperature and pressure, the mixture does not meet the criteria for a National Fire Protection Association flammability rating of 4 (NFPA 4). At elevated temperatures and pressures, however, the mixture meets the NFPA 4 criteria. Is this process covered under the risk management program
I am in no way a big government kind of guy, but I do believe in having an established set of rules (most safety rules) by which all players must play by. Earlier this year in Boston, MA there was a fatality at a seafood processing facility caused by a release of Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3)
On Monday (12/19/2016) OSHA will issue a final rule that clarifies an employer’s continuing obligation to make and maintain an accurate record of each recordable injury and illness. The final rule becomes effective Jan. 18, 2017.
Sorted by # of facilities Chemical Name Chemical Type # of facilities Pounds in processes Ammonia (anhydrous) Toxic 7,126 9,956,483,361 Chlorine Toxic 2497 832,843,797 Flammable Mixture Flammable 852 39,286,922,024 Propane Flammable 642 11,725,870,245 Sulfur dioxide (anhydrous) Toxic 469 47,307,360 Ammonia (conc 20% or greater) Toxic 459 214,498,002 Butane Flammable 395 8,435,032,565 Isobutane [Propane, 2-methyl] Flammable
Have you ever wondered which state has the most/least # of RMP facilities? How about the Top Ten Chemicals in RMP and by state? If you have wondered, wonder no more…
The company was engaged in repairing and refurbishing railcars and related activities when it was cited by OSHA on October 30, 2015, for serious violations. The citation contained 5 items and proposed penalties totaling $23,000.00. After [The company] timely contested the citation, the Secretary filed a formal complaint with the Commission charging [The company] with
When working with the ASME B31 series for piping installation, many of the requirements are based on the “Category” of the fluid which will be traveling within the pipe. Of course, the higher the hazard, the higher the safety is necessary for your piping circuits. This is NOT my creation, and to be perfectly honest,
Those who live in the world of Process Safety know all about “Line Break/Process Opening” and the lack of OSHA guidance or a standard to control this highly hazardous task. So I try to educate all that will listen by sharing “lessons learned” from previous incidents. This post is an attempt to show that although
