For the life of me, I can not figure out the aversion to doing MOCs. I am guessing that my experiences in Petrochem were not the norm, as we used our MOC process for just about everything under the sun. Heck even the QC group used our MOC process. We rarely questioned the value of […]
I found this latest Letter of Interpretation regarding PSM Battery Limits an interesting read. The scenario is VERY COMMON and I am so glad OSHA wrote this letter! OSHA reminds us that cylinders stored in the same fire area (e.g. a fire has no passive control(s) to prevent its spread) that ALL of the cylinders
Respondent is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan, and is thus a “person” according to section 302(e) of the CAA. At all times relevant to this Complaint, Respondent owned, operated, controlled and supervised a facility which includes buildings, structures, equipment, and installations belonging to the same industrial group, located on
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Employees risked potentially lethal suffocation caused by dangerous fumes as the company did not test the atmosphere and properly ventilate the air in food transport tankers before allowing workers to enter. After receiving an employee complaint, OSHA initiated an investigation on Aug. 6, 2014, at the tank-cleaning facility. The agency issued two willful and six
The Certified Electrical Safety Worker (CESW) is a professional credential that demonstrates a working knowledge of NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. By meeting the experience and training requirements and then taking and passing the CESW exam, this certification will set you apart and show the world that you uphold the highest
Facilities that have qualified electrical workers MUST have glove testing/replacement program and most do; however, there is always the question as to “when does the clock start on the testing frequency”? Gloves that have been issued AND removed from their packaging the clock starts right away; however, gloves that remain in the manufacturer’s packaging the
There have been millions of dollars spent over the past decade on Arc Flash Analysis. And although I am one who spent some of that money because I believe in their value, I am asked often if this costly analysis is actually required. Most facilities have hired an electrical expert to perform a very detailed
We have been seeing a lot of companies requiring all workers to wear high visibility vests in all areas of their facility. Most of these vests are made of synthetic materials and this brings about my concerns. SAFTENG has recently been at three different facilities where we have witnessed welders and electrical workers wearing these
Mere months after two employees were injured by dangerous machines, the facility again put workers at risk. Acting on a complaint, OSHA found workers unjamming and servicing machines without proper safeguards during an Aug. 25, 2014, inspection. This is the fourth time in the past year that the facility has been cited for hazards at
