Over the years we have seen a very large movement to skinny down PSM/RMP operating procedures. At first glance this movement makes a lot of sense; but with any great idea comes pitfalls and it is the pitfalls that I would like to discuss in this posting. Recently we came across the end results of…...
Unfortunately I have several adults close to me that just will not wear their seatbelt. They do not even like riding with me anymore as I will not put the car into gear until they BUCKLE UP and I refuse to ride with them because they will not BUCKLE UP. Their children are now becoming…...
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To change things up a bit, let’s take a test to see just how well we understand the inner workings and limitations of flammable storage cabinets. TRUE or FALSE- Glass containers should NOT be used to store flammable liquids inside flammable storage cabinets. How many latch points must be on each door on a…...
How many of you work at a facility that requires “spark proof” tools in hazardous locations? Is this done as a “Best Practice” within the company or is this thought to be an OSHA and/or NFPA requirement? Well, the answer may surprise you…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...
On June 25, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to update respirator approval standards in response to a petition to amend our regulations, current requirements for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) remaining service-life indicators or warning devices. These indicators are built into a respirator to alert…...
OSHA has cited a pasta manufacturing plant with 12 safety and PSM violations following a complaint inspection alleging workers were exposed to ammonia hazards in July 2012 at the plant, which was being retrofitted for use as a pasta production facility. Proposed fines total $54,000. Eight serious violations of OSHA’s PSM standard were cited for…...
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Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2006 since 2011 since 2007 since 2012 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 2 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 4 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 8 (2012…...
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A company has been fined after a young worker, 25, was severely injured when her hair was ripped out by poorly guarded machinery. She was sorting clothes hangers on a conveyor when her scarf and hair became caught in the chain and sprocket drive of the belt as she bent over to remove accumulated hangers…....
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