CFATS Corporate Approach (DHS 1/20/15)
Question: How may a corporation with multiple facilities regulated under CFATS request the corporate approach and what benefits does this provide the corporation?
Boiler Operator Attendance EXCEPTION Requirements now mirror a PSM/RMP style management system
A question I am asked nearly each month is… do I have to have a person dedicated to operating the boiler and is this person restricted from performing any other functions while acting as the “boiler operator”? While I am not a “boiler expert”, most of my clients have industrial size boilers associated with their
FATAL Hotwork Incident (MI-OSHA)
The 1st Michigan worker death of 2015 occurred on January 15, 2015. Employers and employees are urged to use extreme care and safety diligence in all work activities. Summary of incident: On January 8, 2015, a 37 year old sheet metal worker was in the process of torch cutting and welding when it is believed
41 incidents & 0 updates (1/19/15)
Over 12,000 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,100 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,782 contributors! 2015 Fatality Tracker Electrical 6 (2014 =55) (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Aerial 2 (2014 = 60) (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 2 (2014 = 401) (2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *ONLY developed nations
Your auditing and you come across this… What you would cite?
Please use the comment section below to respond… Tip: This is a general industry facility. The workers are contractors. The vessel is part of a PSM/RMP covered process. The vessel manway is only 16″ in diameter. Here is your scene:
Proposed Actions in OSHA’s Inorganic Arsenic Standard Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
Inorganic Arsenic Standard requires employers to: Monitor workers’ exposure to inorganic arsenic and notify workers of exposure-monitoring results; notify anyone who cleans protective clothing or equipment of inorganic arsenic exposure; develop, update and maintain a housekeeping and maintenance plan; monitor worker health by providing medical surveillance; post warning signs and apply labels to shipping and
Poor Design and Failure to Test Dust Collection System Among Causes of Flash Fire that Burned Seven Workers in 2012 (CSB)
The flash fire that burned seven workers, one seriously, in 2012 resulted from the accumulation of combustible dust inside a poorly designed dust collection system that had been put into operation only four days before the accident. The CSB investigation team concludes that the system was so flawed it only took a day to accumulate
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Bulletin – Five Key Lessons to Prevent Hydraulic Shock (CSB)
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board released a safety bulletin intended to inform industries that utilize anhydrous ammonia in bulk refrigeration operations on how to avoid a hazard referred to as hydraulic shock. The safety lessons were derived from an investigation into a 2010 anhydrous ammonia release. The accident occurred before 9:00 am on the morning
OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited 1910 (2014)
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EPA RMP Citations @ Ethanol plant (Anhydrous Ammonia and Denaturant (i.e. natural gasoline; $5K)
On February 14 and 15, 2012, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the Respondent’s facility to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the CAA. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the CAA by failing to