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LOTO Accident Data from OSHA’s Preamble

Some interesting, yet very DATED data, regarding LOTO accidents.  This was from OSHA’s preamble when they tried to justify the need for the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard.  TABLE III – ACTIVITY OF TIME OF ACCIDENT and TABLE IV – CIRCUMSTANCES OF INJURIES are VERY TELLING and still reflect the LOTO accidents we see today. …...

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On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities Involving Confined Spaces, 2003 – 2012 (NFPA Fire Analysis and Research Division)

Seven (7)  incidents were found in a search for firefighter fatalities involving confined spaces.  Eight firefighters were killed in these seven incidents.  The victims were not necessarily in the confined spaces when fatally injured. Five of the seven incidents were investigated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). The investigation summaries and…...

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Video of the Week (2014 and earlier)

Please note that the years 2011-2014 Video of the Week require membership acess. Please note that the years 2011-2014 Photos of the week require membership acess. – See more at: http://www.safteng.net/index.php/free-section/safety-info-posts/photo-of-the-week/3785-photos-of-the-week-2014-and-earlier#sthash.9WnzLNPj.dpuf Please note that the years 2011-2014 Photos of the week require membership acess. – See more at: http://www.safteng.net/index.php/free-section/safety-info-posts/photo-of-the-week/3785-photos-of-the-week-2014-and-earlier#sthash.9WnzLNPj.dpuf… Membership Required You must be a...

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EPA RMP citations @ aerosol and non-aerosol product manufacturing and packaging facility (Flammable & $57,369 w/ $147K SEP)

Respondent is the operator of an aerosol and non-aerosol product manufacturing and packaging facility. The Facility, including its chemical storage tanks, is located less than 0.1 mile from the nearest neighboring commercial/industrial facility. There are several commercial facilities within a 1,000 foot radius of the Facility. Respondent manufacturers and packages into personal-sized containers a number…...

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OSHRC on PSM, Guarding, and HAZCOM from a Refinery NEP

This decision covers several interesting items and sets a HUGE precedent for RESPONSIBILITY of PHA and Audit items from the PREVIOUS owners PHAs and Audits.  The decision CONFIRMED that “utilities” within the process, in this case a “positive pressure unit” on a control room ventilation system, is a piece of COVERED EQUIPMENT.  It also establishes…...

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OSHRC on “Universal PPE Hazard Assessments” at distribution centers

This is a very interesting AND disappointing decision by the commission.  They accepted a PPE Hazard Assessment done at a distribution center in AR for a facility in TX.  The business argued that the 100+ distribution centers around the country are identical with identical job functions.  The commission, although they state otherwise, appears to be…...

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48 incidents & 1 update (4/29/15)

    Many THANKS to my NEW and RENEWING “Partners in Safety“   since 4/2015 since 2005 since 2010 since 2013  since 1/2015 Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,100 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors! UPDATED the Members Area Photo Library on 4/4/15 with 189 Shocker, Accident, and…...

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2015 Video of the Week #17 (Failure to LOTO Conveyor Accident)

WARNING!  This is a CCTV video clip of a worker who is squatting down on an elevated conveyor belt at what looks to be a gravel pit when the conveyor is turned on and he is sucked under a brace.  The video may be upsetting to some.  There is NO graphic images, but the video…...

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