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OSHA PSM citations @ food processing facility (NH3 & $71K)

OSHA has cited a food processing facility for 13 serious safety and health violations. OSHA opened an investigation at the company, after receiving a complaint about an ammonia leak. Ammonia is used in the refrigeration process in food production facilities. Inspectors found that about eight pounds of ammonia were released March 3, 2015, from a…...

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Consolidating two (2) Risk Management Plans into one (1)

I recently came across a client who for whatever reasons had two (2) Risk Management Plans submitted for the same group of buildings, structures, equipment, installations and substance emitting stationary activities which belong to the same industrial group, which are located on one contiguous property, which are under the control of the same person (or…...

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Your RMP and Earthquakes, Floods, Tornadoes and Hurricanes

One of the more common errors we come across in RMPs is the listing of earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes as “major hazards”.  I can say without hesitation that if your facility is in Omaha, NE that you should not be listing a “hurricane” as a “major hazard” associated with your process.  But you very…...

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58 incidents & 1 update (9/7/15)

PAGE UPDATED @ 8:30 am EST.  Links now working.  My apologies for the issues.   Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,300 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors!   Many THANKS to my NEW and RENEWING “Partners in Safety“ since 8/2015  since 7/2015 since 2008 since 2009 since 2013…...

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Safety Alert – “Norfolk Range” large wheeled dry powder fire extinguishers manufactured before 2009 by UK Fire International Ltd

Health and Safety Executive – Safety Alert Department Name: Hazardous Installations Division, CEMHD, unit 1C Bulletin No: HID 1-2015 Issue Date: 12 August 2015 Target Audience: All premises where large dry powder fire extinguishers are likely to be used for example: chemical industry, offshore industry, merchant shipping, nuclear industry, manufacturing, mining, warehousing, engineering, metals and…...

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OSHA issues LOI on caring for Flame-Retardant Clothing

Question: Under OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926.95(a) who is responsible for the laundering of fire retarding clothing that is provided to employees? Answer: Criteria for Personal Protective Equipment – Title 29 CFR 1926.95(a) section states: (a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective…...

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EXCELLENT short video on IIAR Pipe Labeling for NH3 Refrigeration

Each label is REQUIRED to include the following components: Abbreviation for ammonia system components The physical state – either liquid, vapor, or both The marker body containing the word “ammonia” The pressure level – high or low The flow direction   Many thanks to Steve Stephenson… Membership Required You must be a member to access...

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EPA RMP General Duty citations @ paper mill (methyl mercaptan and H2S gases & $37,500)

Respondent owns and operates a pulp and paper mill. Respondent operates the pulp mill using the Kraft process to digest wood chips under pressure in batch digesters for pulp production. The finished cooked Wood chips are blown to blow tanks, Which reduce the pressure and separate steam and digester gases from the pulp. Uncondensed steam…...

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2015 Photo of the Week #35 (Forklift & Personnel Cage)

 One day a safety professional was walking his job site when he came across two workers using a forklift and stack of pallets unsafely.  He/She intervened and instrcuted the workers and their supervisor that they would need to use the forklift basket to lift the worker(s) safely.  They all agreed and the safety professional went…...

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