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Safety Thought of the Week… Views of ‘cause’ limit the effectiveness of defenses against future events.

Post-accident remedies for “human error” are usually predicated on obstructing activities that can “cause” accidents. These end-of-the-chain measures do little to reduce the likelihood of further accidents. In fact, the likelihood of an identical accident is already extraordinarily low because the pattern of latent failures changes constantly. Instead of increasing safety, post-accident remedies usually increase…...

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OSHA extends comment period on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor WorkSettings

OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 15 days until January 14, 2025, to allow stakeholders interested in the NPRM on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment. In addition, OSHA is scheduling an informal…...

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Eight (8) workers die inside refrigerated truck with “dry ice” (China)

The report indicated that the driver of the refrigerated truck had poor safety and legal awareness. He allowed eight female workers to ride in the truck, which carried packaged beef with dry ice. The dry ice sublimed into carbon dioxide gas, which rapidly filled the confined space inside the truck…. Membership Required You must be...

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NH3 leak during refrigeration condenser replacement

Up to 100 pounds of ammonia was released outside a public athletic club with indoor ice facilities. The leak happened during decommissioning work of an ammonia refrigeration condenser by a refrigeration contractor and resulted in the facility enacting their Ammonia Release Emergency Protocol. Multiple workers and members of the public were in the area at…...

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Hong Kong requires entries into PRCSs to be videotaped

The revised Code of Practice for Safety and Health at Work in Confined Spaces (CoP) will officially take effect tomorrow (November 30). The CoP was gazetted on May 31 this year, and a grace period of six months was provided to allow sufficient time for the industry to understand and prepare for the revised requirements…....

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EPA RMP & EPCRA citations @ ammonium phosphate fertilizers and sulphuric acid manufacturing facility ( NH3, Aqua NH3, H2SO4 7 $363K)

Respondent operated a facility that manufactures ammonium phosphate fertilizers and sulphuric acid. EPA conducted an on-site investigation of Respondent’s operations at the Facility pursuant to CAA Section 112(r), EPCRA Sections 304-12, and CERCLA Section 103 on January 30, 2020 (the “Inspection”). Respondent has informed EPA that the Facility no longer has any ammonia onsite as…...

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IFC and Extension Cords

Any safety pro with one week of experience in the field will understand the abuses of “extension cords.” These cords may be the most common finding of any organization, and often, the professional may not be fully versed in the OSHA and NFPA 70 requirements. So, once again, I turn to the IFC for some…...

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2024 IFC incorporates the new GHS Flammable Gas Categories (1A and 1B)

The day has arrived! The 2024 IFC recognizes the new GHS for Flammable Gases by breaking down CAT 1 Flammable Gases into 1A and 1B Flammable Gases. it also uses the phrase “Burning Velocity” (BV) which are defined and quantified as…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a...

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Flammable Gases & Flammable Cryogenic Fluids Emergency Shut-Off Requirements

As we have discussed, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued a Safety Study (CSB Safety Study: No. 2024-01-H, Remote Isolation of Process Equipment) discussing the untapped advantages when Remote Emergency Shut-Off Valves are used in hazardous processing.  I have written about these requirements for all types of hazardous materials; this post is for Flammable Gases…...

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Protecting the PSM/RMP covered process (IFC 5001.3.3.6)

Those who follow my posts closely know I am a massive fan of bollards for physically protecting hazardous materials processes. These simple and inexpensive posts have saved my butt over my career more times than I can count, and yet so many still are unaware of their need and requirements. But these bollards are for…...

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Hot Work on flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks

In light of the recent HSE video showing a 30′ silo exploding and going airborne for 9 seconds, I thought it might be fitting to offer some guidance on how to SAFELY perform HW on these “used containers.” OSHA’s 1910.252 standard provides no advice other than to say that we must be “absolutely certain” that…...

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IFC and Hot Work Signage

As you know, I am a big fan of the International Fire Code and utilize it more than outdated OSHA standards. One requirement the IFC has that OSHA does not is that “conspicuous signs shall be posted to warn others before they enter the hot work area.” Such signs shall display the following warning:… Membership...

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