West, TX Fertilizer Plant Explosion analysis (videos/photos)
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OSHA PSM citations @ frozen seafood distributor (NH3 & $155K w/ Repeats and SVEP)
OSHA began a programmed-targeted inspection on July 23, 2015, under the agency’s Process Safety Management Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program to reduce or eliminate the release of highly hazardous chemicals. Following the inspection of the plant’s anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system, OSHA issued citations for 11 serious and three repeat violations and also placed the…...
OSHA PSM citations @ chemical manufacturer (Flammables & $66K)
On Jan. 19, 2016, the Hartford Area Office cited a chemical manufacturer for 15 serious violations of workplace safety standards. Inspectors found that a manufacturer of swimming pool chemicals and acetone preparations used in nail polish were exposed employees to chemical, fire, and exit access hazards. The company’s manufacturing processes use large amounts of the…...
64 incidents & 5 updates (1/27/16)
2016 Fatality Tracker Electrical 1 (2015 = 38) (2014 = 55) (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Aerial 6 (2015 = 48) (2014 = 60) (2013 = 62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 4 (2015 = 21) (2014 = 401) (2013 = 87*) (2012 = 92*) *ONLY USA Explosions 4 (2015 = 135) (2014 = 157)…...
Failure of Relief System results in two (2) fatalities (WorkSafeBC)
At the site of an inactive gas well, two workers were flowing the high-pressure gas from the well to determine production potential. They were inside an operator’s shack when a pipe ruptured, and the escaping flammable gas exploded in a fireball. Although the two workers were wearing fire-retardant clothing, they suffered burns. The smaller piping…...
2016 Photo of the Week #4 (Unsafe team work with Hi-Vis vests and an extension ladder)
Yet again we find a group of workers who have failed to recognize the idea of one as UNSAFE. But of course, they are SAFE because they have on all their required PPE, including their hi-vis safety vests…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in...
Forklifts and Hazardous Locations (Classified Areas)
OSHA’s 1910.178 TABLE N-1. – SUMMARY TABLE ON USE OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS can be difficult to use because its layout on-line had been altered. So I found this from many years ago that one of the safety pro’s at Westvaco created. Hope it helps…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this...
REMINDER… OSHA 300-A Posting by February 1st
Where does the time go? As most practicing safety professionals in the USA know, the time has come to do our annual summary of our OSHA 300 Log. But for many these logs can be very confusing. So here is a reminder and what is required for us to comply…… Membership Required You must be...
2016 Video of the Week #4 (Forklift Flips – NO SEATBELT – not graphic)
Driving with a RAISED MAST is NEVER permitted, even an EMPTY mast/tines and here’s why… … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
OSHA PSM citations @ frozen food plant (NH3 & $100K, w/ pre-citation settlement agreement)
OSHA returned to a food manufacturing facility and found previously cited hazards had reoccurred, the management of the business took an unusual step and told OSHA the company accepted responsibility for the safety and health hazards and signed a pre-citation settlement agreement with OSHA on Jan. 15. OSHA cited the business, which manufactures frozen foods sold…...
FRESH AIR intakes for a ventilation system need to be from a source of FRESH AIR!
We continue to see the “check the box” engineering when it comes to “ventilation” requirements for processes that fall under PSM/RMP. I have written about the design basis and the many flaws we come across regarding the actual design, but this one is becoming more and more prevalent. I am thinking “space” is becoming less…...
2016 Photo of the Week #3 (Soft drinks have never been more hazardous to your health)
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