Infamous video of FF blown off Ladder Truck in Pasadena, TX
WARNING! This video may be upsetting to some viewers. Viewer discreation is advised.
Scene Management is a function of IC
Just two weeks ago we lost a dozen firefighters and speculation is there was no formal Incident Command set-up/communicated in the response (based on radio traffic from the scene and responders). Here is another SIGNIFCANT INCIDENT involving a FULL Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) tanker truck being struck by a train. Note the appartus placement of the
OSHA issues PSM citations to propane facility after fire ($105,000)
OSHA has cited the propane facility with 21 serious violations following a November 2012 fire that required three workers to be hospitalized and four workers to be treated and released. The plant inspection was expanded to include the national emphasis program on Process Safety Management Covered Chemical Facilities. Proposed penalties total $105,000. The serious violations
What is LUP & PADHI and what does it have to do with West Fertilizer?
With the recent catstrophe/tragedy in West, TX the politicians have been none stop in calling for more regulations to stop another such accident. I have become senical in my aging process and have just about come to the conclusion that NO LAW can fully prevent another such tragedy; especially one written by lawyers in Washington,
Has your state adopted the International Fire Code (IFC)?
The International Fire Code (IFC) is in use or adopted in 43 states, the District of Columbia, NYC, Guam and Puerto Rico. To dig deeper and find out if your “Authority having Jurisdication” (AHJ) can enfore the IFC – CLICK HERE (pdf).
EPA RMP citations @ Food Distribution (NH3 Refrigeration $5,100)
EPA inspected a food distribution warehouse in October 2012 that contained an ammonia refrigeration process. The inspection found the following issues:
OSHA cites Dairy facility for 14 violations of workplace standards ($74,610)
OSHA has cited dairy food company with 10 serious, two repeat and two other-than-serious violations. OSHA began an inspection in November 2012 under its Site Specific Targeting Program that directs enforcement resources to high-hazard workplaces, where high injury and illness rates occur, and the National Emphasis Program on facilities, covered under the Process Safety Management
29 incidents & 2 updates (5/5/13)
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2004 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* 25 (2012 =
Storing Ammonium Nitrate in Ohio
There has been much written about the Ammonimum Nitrate (AN) stored at the West Fertilizer facility in West, TX. The investigation is still on-going; however, investigators have confirmed that AN was stored on site and it is their leading suspect in the explosion that killed a dozen emergency responders. Last week the media focus shifted
How many Program 2 RMPs like West Fertilizer are out here?
Today I was quoted in an article related to the catastrophe in West, TX and how a business like that one can become a Program 2 RMP and be exempted from OSHA’s PSM standard. I had written an article two weeks ago explaining how this happens (How could the TX fertilizer plant be a Program 2
OSHA Update – Most Frequently cited SERIOUS Citations
OSHA Most Frequently Cited General Industry Standards 2012 from John Newquist
2013 Video of the Week #18 (Forklift Accident)
WARNING! This video may be upsetting to some. Viewer discretion advised! 1910.178(n)(4) …. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to travel with the load trailing. 1910.178(n)(6) The driver shall be required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel. BUT THEN we