2013 Video of the Week #4 (USE YOUR PARKING BRAKE!)
CAUTION! This video may be upsetting to some viewers.
A flaw with referencing info in PSM/RMP Operating Procedures
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
Child seats ONLY WORK when used!
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
22 incidents & 1 update (1/24/13)
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 5 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 8 (2012 =
Things you may not know about flammable storage cabinets
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
Spark proof tools- OSHA or NFPA required?
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…
SCBA Remaining Service-Life Indicator Performance Requirements
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 cites pasta manufacturing plant with 12 safety & PSM violations (NH3 Refrigeration)
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
Aboveground Flammable and Combustible Liquid Tank Emergency Venting – Part 4: Wetted Area
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_4.pdf
37 incidents & 1 update (1/21/13)
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
SCALPING ACCIDENT (WARNING! Graphic Photo)
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.