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IL-OSHA report on 20-year-old maintenance worker who drowned in a water main vault

In February 2023, a 20-year-old maintenance worker drowned in a water main vault that flooded during the attempted repair of a leaking valve. IL OSHA determined multiple contributing factors led to the drowning, including: ➡️ Lack of compliance with several confined space standards. ➡️ Lack of oversight and auditing by management. ➡️ Lack of rescue…...

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Gasoline fueling leads to a flash fire; caused by static?

A fuel tanker was filling the station’s gas reserves when two vehicles began fueling at the pumps. According to security camera footage, not long after, one of the pumps suddenly bursts into flames as a result of built-up static electricity…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member?...

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CSB Issues Final Report into 2023 Fire at a Renewables Facility in Martinez, CA

Fire Severely Burned an Employee and Resulted in $350 Million in Damages The CSB released its final investigation report into the November 19, 2023, fire at the renewable diesel facility in Martinez, CA.  The incident seriously injured one employee, who suffered third-degree burns over most of his face and body and resulted in approximately $350 million in…...

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UK’s HSE “Adverse Events” publication (HSG245)

Many workplaces struggle with one of the most critical elements of any attempt to manage safety and health via a safety management system – Incident Investigations. From the struggles of getting personnel to REPORT incidents (including near misses) to management recognizing these reports are GIFTS handed to us! But what normally happens, is we get…...

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Safety masquerading behind Hi-Vis gear

I like the fact the thieves wore “high vis” clothing to make themselves look “legitimate”. But as the story points out they were getting injured in arc flash events. I support Hi Vis workwear, as it can’t hurt to be more visible in a busy workplace, especially with a lot of mobile equipment around. My…...

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The European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) lists the Top 16 Root Cause(s) of Flammable Liquid Accidents

Common root causes of incidents are: (in no specific order)… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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If my bonding/grounding system’s resistance to ground needs to be <10/25 ohms, then why is ESD footwear allowed a resistance of 1,000,000 ohms?

This is another Top 10 question on flammable liquids safety I get from clients, cold calls, referrals, and friends. Most are familiar with the testing limits for path to ground on bonding/grounding stations of 10/25 ohms. In my previous post tonight I explained where these 10 and 25 ohm limits came from and how they…...

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If 1 meg-ohm is adequate resistance to ground, then why do we test to 10 or 25 ohms?

Theoretically, a resistance to ground of 1,000,000 ohms is considered capable of dissipating a static electrical charge. So why then does my safety program (and NFPA 77) require a resistance to ground of 10 or 25 ohms OR LESS, depending on the metal used in my system? (e.g. end-to-end resistance of a bonding wire should…...

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The CSB releases Volume 2 of its Incident Reports

Volume 2 covers 25 serious chemical incidents in 14 states: Arkansas, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois,  Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska,  Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.  These serious incidents resulted in 7 fatalities, 23 serious injuries, and approximately $1 billion in property damage. Link to Volume 2: http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=86&mid=421120&m=2672 The reports give the public important information about…...

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1983 Newark 1.8 Million Gasoline Storage Tank Explosion

On January 7, 1983, at approximately 12:15 am EST, a massive explosion, ignited by an overflowing gasoline storage tank at the Texaco storage facility in Newark, NJ, and a nearby incinerator, destroyed three tanks, killing one person and injuring 24, while the blast was felt up to 100 miles away. Cause:The explosion was said to…...

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Biofuel Tank Fire (12/2024; damaged heating coil)

Providence Fire Department Field Notes Date: 26Dec2024 Time: 15:04 Address: 130 Terminal Rd Incident No.: 2024-45273 Investigator: Eric Pedro SUMMARY  OVERVIEW… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Static electricity from flowing gasoline?

Gasoline (UN1203) is a NON-conductive flammable liquid. These liquids, as all liquids, generate static electricity as they flow through hoses, piping, and free fall into tanks and containers. Since the liquid is non-conductive, it can not conduct the static charge to the hose/pipe/container so the charge can be dissipated to the “ground”. Authorities say quick…...

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