This is an interesting case, with EPA laying claim that although the chemical Toluene is NOT listed as an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS) in either the RMP or EPCRA rule it is still an EHS and the Clean Air Act’s RMP General Duty Clause applies to it. EPA wins this case, but the argument the facility […]
A facility buys anhydrous ammonia in railcar quantities, which the Railroad delivers the ammonia to its site, after which it is off-loaded either into “bulk trucks” for delivery, or to stationary ammonia storage tanks. The anhydrous ammonia eventually is sold as both a refrigerant and fertilizer. The company filed a “Tier II Report” identifying its
This is an AWESOME database that will be helpful beyond anything we could have asked for from NIOSH!!! It actually breaks down eleven (11) type of power tools from eighteen (18) manufacturers with 41 specifications.
Here are some interesting numbers from OSHA regarding their activities in fiscal year 2012 (ending 9/30/2012): OSHA’s free On-site Consultation Program conducted approximately 30,000 visits to small and medium-sized employers. 205 million visits to OSHA’s Web site 213,283 calls to the OSHA 800 number 19,590 Spanish-speaking callers to the OSHA 800 number 32,906 questions submitted
UPDATED on 11/9/12 with standards for which OSHA assessed the highest penalties and links to OSHA pages for each of the standards listed The Top 10 cited standards and standards for which OSHA assessed the highest penalties in fiscal year 2012 (October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012) are:
Does your facility use Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) fuel? Are you using the same diesel tank for the ULDS fuel as you were with the diesel fuel from the old days? Should you be? Do you have a fuel storage tank that is “switch loaded” with gasoline and ULSD? Well, the debate rages on
Type of Incident: FatalityLocation: Storm Water Drain (Process Area) Brief Summary of the Incident:A fire and explosion occurred at a Storm Water Drain (SWD) in Process Area. The First Intervention Team (FIT) immediately responded and managed to extinguish the fire within 32 minutes. The incident caused 1 fatality, 1 serious injury and 31 minor injuries.
The title is NOT a type-o! Yes, the EPA Office of Inspector General will audit the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s (CSB’s) investigation process. The EPA OIG’s objective is to determine if CSB has an effective system for managing its investigative process. The OIG plans to conduct its work at CSB headquarters and Denver
2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 66 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 50 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 65 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 232 (2011 = 218) (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 46 (2011
An interesting look at OSHA’s perspective on the written documents needed for comply with PSM! The information is used by employers to ensure that processes using highly hazardous chemicals with the potential of a catastrophic release are operated as safely as possible. The employer must thoroughly consider all facets of a process, as well as the
Date: November 5, 2012 Models Affected: GS-3390, GS-4390 and GS-5390 equipped with the Oscillating Axle System Serial Numbers Affected:
Millions of homes will enjoy a deep fried turkey this Thanksgiving and Christmas. This method of preparing the traditional family meal(s) has gained much popularity, but every year hundreds will suffer injury and/or damage to their homes while deep frying their turkey! Please watch and learn and don’t become a statistic this Thanksgiving or Christmas
