Seriously??? The contributor firmly stated this is NOT a setup and was observed by an entire shift of workers on lunch break. The worker is still employed and no discipline. Notice the improper use of the step ladder behind him as well. This is why I am not a fan of banners! This makes at…...
The purpose of this guide is to help communities plan for hazardous materials incidents. Rural areas with limited resources may need to plan at the county or regional level. State officials seeking to develop a state emergency plan that is closely coordinated with local plans can adapt this guidance to their purposes. Likewise, officials of…...
As a safety professional, former FF/EMT, HAZMAT Coordinator, and LEPC Chairperson I can personally attest to the value of what “preplanning” can do for a business, the community and its responders. Unfortunately in the current economic climate, most businesses, communities, and FD’s have had to set preplanning efforts to the side due to budget constraints…....
OSHA has cited a brewery with one alleged willful and five serious violations for failing to protect workers from exposure to carbon dioxide and other workplace hazards while working in brewery cellars. The October 2012 complaint inspection of the facility has resulted in a proposed penalty totaling $88,000. The alleged willful violation was cited for…...
This is really sad! What is really sad is that “elected officials” had no idea of their responsibilities as it relates to the safety of their community. The one thing that is missing from the report is the lack involvement by the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC). It is this commission, appointed by the governor…...
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2013 since 2008 since 2010 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 6 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 20 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 24 (2012 = 92*) (2011…...
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From head to toe! Qualified electrical workers must be properly donned in their electrical PPE. Basically speaking, here is the deal from head to toe for just checking for the absence of voltage:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Before the dust settles and the funerals are complete, the politicians and the media are already clamoring for more regulations in order to prevent another catastrophe like the one in West, TX. However, like in many occasions, it is not the regulatory framework that is the problem; it is the “retail” exemption and its improper…...
Three workers are in critical condition with burns after the barge they were cleaning exploded. No one has said if the workers were inside the barge when it exploded; but from the visual damage I would say they were not inside it but most likely on top of it. The barge(s) last held a flammable liquid…...
There have been many questions as to how the ammonium nitrate at the West, TX fertilizer distributor could have blown up. Investigators have still not stated with 100% certainty that the explosion involved AN, but it is my belief they are just crossing all their “t’s” and dotting all their “i’s” before stating this. Unless…...
