And we wonder how accidents happen. From my observation, this does NOT appear to be a surprise to the workers! Seems they are fully expecting this to happen and right next to a roadway none the less…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Back in 2012, I wrote an article about ASME’s “Lethal Service” definition in the hopes of providing some direction in how we could establish which of our HHC/EHSs may rise to the level of “lethal service” as it applies to the design of our pressure vessels. The article stirred much debate among the SAFTENG die-hards,…...
A few months ago we discussed the first step in establishing our Dry Chlorine piping “service class” and in that article, I stressed how critically important that step was, as the rest of our design will be based on the chosen “service class”. In this article, we will see that I was not joking! As…...
No it is not a spongy football for kids! NURF is the acronym for “Normally Unoccupied and Remote Facility”. It is a term used in OSHA’s PSM standard and NURFs are EXEMPTED from complying with OSHA’s PSM standard; however, EPA’s RMP rule does NOT have a NURF exemption so be careful – EPA manages this…...
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors recorded the number of accidents involving pressure vessels at an increase of 24% over the course of a year between 1999 to 2000. These statistics include power boilers, steam heating boilers, water heating boilers, and unfired pressure vessels. However, the increased number of accidents was not reflected…...
PLEASE NOTE that this citation is SIGNIFICANT in that OSHA took issue with how Operating Procedures were controlled/revised/managed! OSHA found operators using three (3) different revisions for the same task that caused the release. Document control records had odd dates as well. A “document control” system is NOT a PSM (or RMP) requirement, BUT we…...
Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photosand over 1,300 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors! 11/12/2015 UPDATE FREE Bob Cornett – MSHA Folder with 41 files MEMBERS AREA with 429 Shocker Photos MANY THANKS to my RENEWING “Partner in Safety” for their continued support! since 2004 2015 Fatality Tracker Electrical 41…...
This is another example of a change to our process that may not require a wrench to complete, but it is my opinion, as well as now the National Board’s, that changing the service of a pressure vessel is indeed a change that should undergo an MOC. The National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) Part 2, SUPPLEMENT…...
I have written about this topic several times, but in reading the newest edition (2015) of NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE I came across some actual language that must be considered when establishing our Safe Upper Design Limits for our pressure vessels. I feel like I must state the obivious once again – a relief valve is…...
Each year we see video clips of accidents involving people attempting to deep fry their turkeys for the the holidays. These are REAL accidents that can be easily prevented. PLEASE help spread the word of how dangerous this activity can be. Even done CORRECTLY this activity carries a high risk of serious injury and/or property…...
The 2016 ERG will cover approximately 3,500 materials and feature 62 separate guides for describing what to do when different categories of hazardous materials may have been released. Features include:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
The USDOT/FMCSA is issuing this safety notice to remind all companies of the dangers associated with cleaning, repairing, testing, and inspecting cargo tanks. These cargo tanks may contain hazardous materials, even if only in trace amounts. FMCSA has been advised of an increase in the number of incidents related to working on cargo tanks. …...
