Responding to a complaint from employees at a facility operated by the fourth largest foodservice distributor in the U.S., OSHA found that a check valve in the food plant’s pump room leaked about 9 pounds of anhydrous ammonia on Oct. 21, 2015. Inspectors also found the ammonia sensor in the pump room did not sound…...
The existing PSM standard applies in part to processes involving a flammable liquid or gas on site in one location in a quantity of 10,000 pounds or more. However, the existing PSM standard contains an exemption for “[f]lammable liquids stored in atmospheric tanks or transferred which are kept below their normal boiling point without benefit…...
As an initial step, and prior to publication of any proposed changes to existing rules or enforcement policies, OSHA is convening a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel (“SBAR Panel”) in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or RFA (Sections 601 through 612 of Title 5 of the United States Code). This Panel consists of members from OSHA, the…...
The Process Safety Management (PSM) standard is intended to prevent or minimize the consequences of catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs). It requires employers to adopt a comprehensive management program that integrates technologies, procedures, and management practices to help assure safe and healthy workplaces. OSHA is considering revisions to the PSM standard, including changes…...
Last week OSHA shared an update on where they are at with their desired revisions to the PSM standard (1910.119). Some of the potential PSM Revisions include: Atmospheric Storage Tanks Oil and Gas-Well Drilling, Servicing, and Production Chemical Reactivity Safer Technology and Alternatives Additions to Appendix A Chemicals Dismantling/Disposal of Explosives Define/Updating RAGAGEP Mechanical…...
Back on March 4, 2016 a contractor/truck driver was transferring “diesel fuel” of some type from a storage tank to his truck when there was a flash fire. He received 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 50% of his body and has since passed away from his injuries. When I saw this incident in my…...
We have seen this far too often… operating ranges that are too close to RV set points. Here is some excellent guidance from a great pressure vessel RAGAGEP, the National Board (NBIC-Parts 1-3) on how to establish the DESIGN characteristics for a pressure vessel based on the OPERATING PARAMETERS the vessel will be operating in……...
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Both OSHA and EPA require PSM/RMP facilities, more specifically covered process(s), have a QA program in their Mechanical Integrity (MI) Program… 1910.119(j)(6) Quality assurance. 1910.119(j)(6)(i) In the construction of new plants and equipment, the employer shall assure that equipment as it is fabricated is suitable for the process application for which they will be used. 1910.119(j)(6)(ii) Appropriate checks…...
If you’re using the desktop version of CAMEO Chemicals already, you can use the automatic update feature to get the latest version. When CAMEO Chemicals tells you a new version is available, you have the option to let the program download and install the new version for you automatically as a replacement for your current…...
Background: You’ve pointed out that in some workplaces, employees may be required to wear a different harness on the same manufacturer’s model facepiece and sealing surface for different work scenarios such as different work modes (negative vs. positive pressure) or for flame and heat protection. During our meeting, we discussed… One respirator model has two…...
