Now this video was shot in China, but see how many unsafe acts you can count the operator of this front-end loader commits in this 8 minute video. Other than the obvious that he is not wearing his seatbelt and no back up alarm on the loader, how many can you spot? All I can…...
If you’re involved in process safety you know about mechanical integrity and what is mandated by OSHA’s PSM and EPA’s RMP in regards to MI. But many businesses are just scratching the surface with their mechanical integrity program(s). This article is meant to help those who are looking to take their MI program(s) to the…...
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In 2011 EPA inspected a national company that distributes ammonia and found several concerns that were eventually addressed in a settlement agreement. One of the business’s facilities is about a tenth of a mile from a residential neighborhood, and even closer to other public businesses. The way the facility was operating, according to EPA, if an ammonia…...
This is a MUST SEE video for those serious about emergency response! There was much interest in the I-10 vent and burn video I posted several months ago and thus I received hundreds of request for more information. As I said then, I am NOT a V&B expert and have seen only two in my…...
Question 1: Do derailment response operations fall under paragraph (q) of the HAZWOPER standard?Question 2: Are the members of a crew responsible only for clearing and/or re-railing train cars during an emergency response operation considered skilled support personnel? Is there a required level of training for personnel who direct skilled support personnel?Question 3: Are earth…...
(CORRECTED on 1/3/13 – it appears that the hazardous atmosphere (reported to be oxygen deficient) may have occurred outside the fermentation tank being prepared for maintenance, but within the “room” (CLICK HERE for article referencing “room”) where the tank(s) is located. I have changed the classification to OXYGEN DEFICIENCY FATALITY until I know otherwise. My apologies…...
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