Why ice accumulates on cryogenic system vaporizers (USFA)
Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle Loading and Unloading Operations
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
Safety Poem – I have to say goodbye today (LOTO)
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
29 incidents & 1 update (2/23/14)
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
Product Inspection Notice – Guardian Fall Protection
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
GUARDIAN FALL PROTECTION RECALL
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.
RECALL NOTICE: SEWN CORDS DUE TO FALL HAZARD (Used in PFAS and CS Rescue)
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
Relief Valve (RV) Header vs. Directly to Atmosphere
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 issues PSM citations @ Polymers plant (Methyl Chloride and $77K)
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
Another example of “Temporary Operations” in Process Safety
As I have mentioned before, this “temporary operations” mode confuses a lot of facilities. Almost all facilities will state, without hesitation, that they have no “temporary operations.” And almost always, as we proceed with our assessment/analysis, we find numerous “temporary operations.” As I write this posting, it is -10°F here in Cincinnati, OH, a temperature