With the required HAZCOM GHS labeling and SDS training now behind us, I wonder how many PSM/RMP covered facilities actually considered these “changes” to our site chemical labeling scheme something that would warrant a MOC? There are many professionals that would make the argument that an HAZCOM program has nothing to do with PSM/RMP compliance; […]
OSHA has announced that it will extend the comment period to March 8, 2014 on the proposed rule to improve workplace safety and health through improved tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The proposed rule would amend recordkeeping regulations to add requirements for the electronic submission of injury and illness information that employers are already
MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Partners in Safety 2014 Fatality Tracker Electrical 1 (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Manlift 1 (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 1 2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 10 (2013=194) (2012 = 241) Cranes 0 (2013=51) (2012 = 52) Falls 2 (2013=106)
The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 requires MSHA to update these criteria every five (5) years. One of the criteria for a mine operator to certify the qualifications of a coal mine rescue team is that team members are properly trained annually. MSHA has updated the prescribed instruction guides for
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is issuing this SAFETY ALERT (pdf) to notify the general public, emergency responders and shippers and carriers that recent derailments and resulting fires indicate that the type of crude oil being transported from the Bakken region may be more flammable than traditional heavy crude oil.
This is a great example of how businesses make the mistake of viewing LOTO as a “maintenance function” and therefore ONLY maintenance personnel need to be trained in LOTO. This case covers Training, Machine Specific procedures, and application of LOTO devices. It also shows how operations personnel can actually do “maintenance and servicing” activities (as
Before de-rating or re-rating any ASME Pressure Vessel, a request from the owner/user shall be made to the Principal Pressure Vessel Engineer per R-503, National Board Inspection Code 1992 Edition, and RC-3022 of the NBIC 1998 Edition. The following information shall be included in a request from the Owner/User:
PHMSA is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the design, construction, certification, recertification and maintenance of cargo tank motor vehicles, cryogenic portable tanks and multi-unit tank car tanks (ton tanks) in response to petitions for rulemaking from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
CAL-OSHA has issued a Notice of Rulemaking (pdf) after Emergency Adoption to make permanent the recently adopted Process Safety Management Program Assessment regulations. A public hearing has been scheduled for 10 a.m., February 3, 2014 in the auditorium of the Elihu Harris Building, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612. Members of the public may also submit
FYI OSHA issued this memo on 12/27/13 to Regional AD’s to close the gap on how Combustible Dust will be handled under the new HAZCOM std. Until OSHA addresses these issues through rulemaking, CSHOs will use this memo to determine if manufacturers and importers (from now on “classifier”) are in compliance with the obligations of
