Characteristics of the Incident Command System: Part 1 (USFA)
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33 incidents & 2 updates (9/15/13)
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EPA RMP Citations @ Cold Storage facility (NH3 and $8K)
On March 7, 2013, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of Respondent’s facility to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. part 68 under section 112(r)(7) of the Act. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing section 112(r)(7) of the Act by failing to comply with the
NH3 Refrigeration Auto Purger Design Change
It has come to our attention that some manufacturer(s) have changed the design of their auto purgers by installing a Relief Valve (RV) with the package. The owner’s manual of the component specifically lists the RV as a pre-assembled component and requires the installation of a “vent line” on this RV. This seems to be
Are you tired of pressure testing your process piping after the pressure boundary has been breached?
Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars on high-cost nitrogen to pressure test your process piping? Are you tired of all the procedural documents you must have in place to perform this testing? And all of the training you must do for the personnel performing this testing? Well, I have a special deal for
OSHA’s requirement for “machine specific” LOTO procedures and the “exception”
OSHA believes that because of the need to follow the steps in the energy control procedure carefully and specifically, and the number of variables involved in controlling hazardous energy, a documented procedure is necessary for most energy control situations. However, the Agency has determined that in certain limited situations, documentation of the procedure will not
How NOT to handle an emergency (NOX release over major highway) Video
The company in this incident is WORLD-CLASS, but even that does not exempt them from a proper and TIMELY RESPONSE. This is a “lesson to be learned” event! The company is still dealing with the fallout 3 years later. You do not want to be in their shoes!!! When the 911 Dispatch is calling you
3″ NH3 Line Failure (video)
Take notice where the highly saturated vapor is going… to the ground – NOT rising!
NH3 Suppression Tarp – HIGHLY EFFECTIVE (video)
Another great video showing the HIGHLY EFFECTIVE use of a plastic tarp over a release point of Anhydrous Ammonia. Something so simple, cheap, and easy to use that can have that kind of impact makes a PLASTIC TARP a MUST HAVE in all NH3 emergency response trailers. Just MAKE SURE the tarp is 100% clean
Cal/OSHA Cites employer(s) (Plant, Staffing Agency, and Training Company) over $200,000 Following Death of Temporary Worker
Cal/OSHA cited a company $200,825 for multiple serious and willful violations and two professional employer organizations (PEO) following the April death of a 26-year-old temporary worker who became entangled with the exposed rotating shaft of a mixer while mixing industrial adhesive. Cal/OSHA sanctioned the company for failing to identify and safeguard against the hazards of working