2012 Video of the Week #49 (Christmas Tree Fire Video)
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2012 Photo of the Week #49 (Too many Christmas lights)
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Sulfur sticks and ammonia leaks… are you in compliance when using these leak detection devices?
If you spend any time around Anhydrous Ammonia, you know how easy it is to detect its presence; however, if you have ever tried to find the leak causing the issue, it can be extremely difficult. One of the most common, simplest, and cheapest methods is using sulfur (or sulfur) sticks. These have been around…...
Safety Alert – Multiple fatalities/Inert Gas Hazards/Line Break
A LPG Carrier was on a ballast voyage 120 nautical miles off coast of India when it was reported to the Master that six officers/crew members, including the Chief Officer and the Gas Engineer, had been overcome in the compressor room while working there. On learning about the incident, vessel operator immediately alerted the Navy…...
Hotwork Safety (UPDATED w/ NEW Hotwork data 12/04/12)
UPDATED FM Data regarding Contractors and Hotwork… 3.1.8 Outside Contractors Many hot work operations are performed by outside contractors, these include cutting, welding, joint soldering, paint removal, reroofing, etc. The tendency is to relax rigid procedures for contractors assuming they know their jobs. However, this practice has produced a discouraging loss history. Hot work by itself is…...
20 incidents & 3 updates (12/02/12)
Many THANKS to my newest and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2007 since 2012 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 67 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 52 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 68 (2011 = 248) (2010 =…...
2012 Photo of the Week #48 (Let me count the ways)
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2012 Video of the Week #48 (Hotwork Explosion – Drum cutting)
WARNING! This video may be upsetting to some. It is CCTV footage of a drum exploding as a worker begins to cut into it with a torch. The worker does NOT die and the video is NOT graphic; it just shows the truth of consequences when this act is performed and how fast it happens…....
ASME UG-140… Overpressure protection by System Design
Not many know this dirty little secret about overpressure protection on ASME-coded vessels (formerly called “code case 2211”), but I will let the cat out of the bag… Not all ASME pressure vessels have to have a pressure relief device, and I am not talking about those very small vessels, but any size vessel. No,…...
EPA Settles with Fruit Company for RMP Violations (NH3 Refrigeration)
A fruit Company failed to meet risk management requirements under the Clean Air Act, according a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The plant failed to submit their RMP in 2004 when they exceeded the 10,000-pound threshold for Anhydrous Ammonia, used as a refrigerant at the plant. As part of the settlement, the company will…...
25 incidents & 3 updates (11/29/12)
Many THANKS to my newest and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2007 since 2012 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 67 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 51 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 66 (2011 = 248) (2010…...
OSHA issues WILLFULS in PSM and Serious in LOTO, PPE, Electrical, PIT
OSHA has cited a chemical company for 47 violations following a chemical release and proposes $545,000 in fines AND the company was also placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). The 47 violations include four willful – violations after an unexpected release of hazardous materials led to the temporary shutdown of the plant and…...