NIOSH is revising its policy on the use of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS), also known as “Buddy Breathers”. This policy change is being made coincident with the addition of requirements related to the use and operation of these devices in the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition. This policy change will be applicable ONLY to SCBAs…...
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PHMSA is closing their rulemaking having reconsidered their proposal for additional regulations associated with cargo tank motor vehicle (CTMV) loading or unloading operations. This action is based on the findings of the regulatory assessment, comments to docket of this rulemaking, and completion of a supplementary policy analysis on how best to address the safety risks…...
I have to say goodbye today For a rule I broke and now must pay This rule was called an absolute They said it boldly and with resolute To lock it out was nothing new But I had many more things that I must do To waste so much time seemed such…...
MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Partners in Safety since 2012 since 2013 since 2005 since 2006 since 2014 returning partner from 2012 2014 Fatality Tracker Electrical 8 (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Manlift 8 (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 7 2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 26…...
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Immediate Action Required – PRODUCT(S): Rebar Swivel Hook. Part numbers 01600, 01603, 01608, & 01611 Please be advised that Guardian Fall Protection SKU numbers #01600, #01603, #01608 & #01611 use a Usang Industrial Co., Ltd. Rebar Swivel Hook. Usang has notified Guardian Fall Protection and numerous other Fall Protection manufacturers in the United States of an…...
Certain Self Retracting Lifelines identified in this Notice = 20’ and 30’ with specific serial numbers. Guardian Fall Protection recently discovered a potential performance problem with 20’ & 30’ Edge Series Self-‐Retracting Lifelines (SRL) in complying with ANSI Z359.14‐2012 requirements for ‐40°F cold conditioning tests. There have been no reported injuries due to this issue…....
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Recall Summary Name of Product: Sewn cord edge restraints, sewn eyes and sewn loops. Hazard: Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Sterling Rope Company at (800) 788-7673 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Recall Details Units: About 9,200…...
It seems these days that having a relief valve header is the way to go; but why is that? Why are so many businesses deciding an “RV header” is the way to go with their RV Design Basis? In the process safety world, a facility is required to have a “relief design basis” and the…...
OSHA has cited a polymers plant for 12 violations, mainly for exposing workers to chemical hazards from solvents used at the plant. The inspection was initiated following a referral from the National Response Center (NRC) due to an incident involving a methyl chloride release at the plant on July 18, 2013. One repeat PSM violation…...
