Hazards of using torch to cut open drum (Video)
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Individual Pleads Guilty to Id Fraud and Impersonating an OSHA Official in Wake of Gulf Oil Spill
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2013/January/13-enrd-107.html
30 incidents & 3 updates (2/4/13)
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 1/2013 since 2011 since 2006 since 2011 since 2007 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 3 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 8 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 16
New Volume of Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Available from ASTM International
ASTM International has announced the publication of a new volume of the compilation, STP 1561, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres. The updated 13th volume includes 17 peer-reviewed papers that cover the latest research on the ignition and combustion of metals and non-metals, oxygen compatibility of components and systems, analysis of ignition and
Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 373, 374, 375 and 376 Digital Clamp Meters
January, 2013 Dear Fluke Customer: Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 373, 374, 375 and 376 Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between September 1, 2010 and October 31, 2012. The models and serial numbers affected are listed in the table below. Model Family Manufacture Dates Starting Serial No. Ending Serial No. Fluke-376 Sep 2010 –
Pipeline Safety: Accident and Incident Notification Time Limit
Owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities are already required to provide telephonic reports of pipeline incidents and accidents to the National Response Center (NRC) promptly, accurately, and fully communicate the estimated extent of the damages. PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to notify the owners
Genie Safety Notice (Secondary Lift Cylinder Replacement)
SAFETY NOTICE 120016 Date: December 6, 2012 Models and Serial Numbers Affected: Z-80: Z8008-2064 to Z8008-2113 Subject: Secondary Lift Cylinder Replacement Issue: Genie has received a report of a failed secondary lift cylinder on one of the machines listed above. Genie has determined that all affected cylinders must be replaced. If the affected cylinder fails, the
Safety Notice 120002 Supplement (Genie Motor Controller Failure)
Date: December 18, 2012 Subject: Motor Controller Failure Models: TZ-34: TZ3410-133 to TZ3410-335; TZ3411-101 to TZ3411-316; TZ-50: TZ5010-135 to TZ5010-306; TZ5011-101 to TZ5011-268 This letter is a supplement to Safety Notice 120002 dated March 18, 2012. The attached Safety Notice 120002 (Rev 12-18-2012 ) is being re-issued to the following: Customers who purchased motor controller P/N 96769, kit P/N
2013 Photo of the Week #5 (Caution Sign)
I know we debate the level of safety that is acceptable and that we can not be expected to protect those too ignorant to protect themselves, but this may be a “sign” that we have exceeded our own expectations! This one is even worse than “don’t stick your hand into that hole in the lawnmower/snowblower”!
2013 Video of the Week #5 (Respirator)
NIOSH Approved?!?!?!?! Functional yes, but using PVC from your local hardware store and dishwashing parts to modify your respirator may be making it more user friendly, but it is also compromising safety!
The “numbers game” and auditing
There are not many safety professionals who have been audited that do not already know exactly what the title means! I do not know where this numbers game originated from, but I can say this with 100% certainty… it is a MAJOR PROBLEM in our profession and does more damage than any solid audit could
Revised Electrical Std “Grandfathering” and applicable dates
On February 14, 2007, OSHA published a final rule revising the electrical installation standard for general industry. The revised standard became effective on August 13, 2007. This standard is intended to reduce the risk of injury and death caused by unsafe electrical installations. Subpart S contains installation requirements that apply based on the time period