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EPA’s “cheatsheet” for complying with CGA 2.1 (NH3)

The following are key safety measures the EPA will use in its inspection of facilities storing/processing Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3). These are measures that EPA has determined should be in place, regardless of a facility’s age or size. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential safety measures, but rather a subset of…...

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2014 Video of the Week #25 (Power of Compressed Air)

DO NOT TRY this at home (or work for that matter) – but this video shows the power of the SCBA cylinder we wear on our backs!  We could also turn this into a “You might be a redneck” video!  Can you count the number of UNSAFE acts leading up to the launch?… Membership Required...

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EPA RMP Citations @ a synthetic natural gas facility (Flammables & $155K)

EPAannounced a settlement with a synthetic natural gas manufacturer for a total penalty of $155,000 for risk management plan and chemical release reporting violations at its facility.  In January 2012 EPA conducted an inspection of the facility, which included an audit of records going back five years. EPA’s inspection found several violations of the risk management…...

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API Releases three (3) New Standards

The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued three new first edition standards to enhance refinery safety and inspection programs as part of its core commitments to improving workplace safety and protecting the environment. RP 583, Corrosion Under Insulation and Fireproofing: This standard will assist with industry inspection, and allow maintenance personnel to fully understand the complexity…...

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SAFER Systems Unveils Free Chemical Emergency Response Smartphone App. With Real-Time Weather and Traffic Data

SAFER Systems has announced the debut of SAFER Mobile ResponseTM.  SAFER Mobile is a smartphone and tablet supported application that integrates the trusted 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2012) with the power of Google Maps™, Google Traffic™, and live weather updates and forecasting.  The app puts crucial data at the fingertips of first responders and emergency…...

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Fixed Rail Ladder (FRL) Fall Protection System

Issued: May 20, 2014Content last reviewed: May 2014 Disclaimer:This resource has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE FULL DISCLAIMER…...

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38 incidents & 0 updates (6/18/14)

  MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING Partners in Safety since 2014 since 2013 since 2011 2014 Fatality Tracker Electrical 23 (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Manlift 24 (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 387 2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *no longer includes China Explosions 59 (2013=194) (2012 = 241) Cranes 12 (2013=51) (2012 =…...

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Hitachi Koki U.S.A recalls Hitachi Pneumatic Nailers

This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment. Affected model numbers are NR83A2(Y) and NR83A3 and the numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product.   The following models and serial…...

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King Canada recalls Performance Plus Air Compressor

This recall involves the Performance Plus, 4-gallon air compressor identified by model number 8488N.  The product is a 2.5HP, 9 Amp, 110 Volt, 1720 RPM 4-gallon air compressor with two 2-gallon (7.6-litre) red tanks stacked one on top of the other, with a maximum operating pressure of 120 PSI and air delivery of 4.1 standard…...

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HSENI safety warning on imported air compressors

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is warning about potentially serious safety issues relating to imported air compressors manufactured in China by the ‘Taizhou Baoma Pump Industry Company Limited’.   The warning comes after a shipment of unsafe air compressors was stopped at Belfast Port, preventing them from being sold in Northern…...

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OSHA PSM Citations @ Pharma Plant (Thionyl Chloride, Willfuls, and $449,680)

A pharmaceutical manufacturing facility has been cited for 23 safety and health violations-including seven willful, one repeat and 15 serious. The company has been placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program, and the citations carry proposed penalties of $449,680. OSHA initiated an inspection in December 2013 after the company failed to fix hazards following an…...

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