Flammable vapour cloud risks from tank overfilling incidents
This report documents research undertaken in 2007 and 2008 to examine the important factors affecting the production of flammable vapour in incidents where large storage tanks of volatile liquids are overfilled. This is an important output from the Buncefield response programme that was not published on completion due to constraints on HSL staff involved in
27 incidents & 2 updates (7/31/12)
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2012 since 2012 since 2009 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 43 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 38 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 43 (2011
2012 Video of the Week # 30 (Confined Space)
And we wonder how PRCS fatalities still happen in the USA!?!?!?! What Larry, Mo and Curly do their entry. And for those who believe that public works projects does not need OSHA to drive safety, well here is some evidence that position may be a bit flawed. Notice the non-entry rescue capabilities, air monitoring, etc.!
UL and Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) warn of counterfeit fire sprinkler (Release 12PN-32)
CLICK HERE for another fire sprinkler head with a COUNTERFEIT UL Approval. http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpublicnotices%2Fdata%2Ful-and-loss-prevention-certification-board-lpcb-warn_20120713080000.xml
31 incidents & 1 update (7/26/12)
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2012 since 2012 since 2009 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 42 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 38 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 42 (2011
Weed Trimmer Incident
A lawn contractor was trimming grass near the front door. Gravel was next to the building and the string from the trimmer caught “something” and propelled it into the front door / window. The window shattered. No one was hurt.
NH3 Fertilizer Compliance info from State of MI
I wish all the states made compliance this simple! Well done MI.
Excellent depiction of PSM/RMP Process Arrangements
From OSHA’s PSM Preamble… The term “process” when used in conjunction with the application statement of the standard establishes the intent of the standard. The intent of the standard is to cover a “process” where the use, storage, manufacturing, handling or the on-site movement of a highly hazardous chemical exceeds the threshold quantity at any
SWIVEL SNAPHOOK INSPECTION NOTIFICATION
Inspection notice for GFP products featuring a possible unsafe condition due to a supplier defect in a specific style of swivel snaphook supplied to Guardian between 8/26/2011 and 6/25/2012.
“I believe in Safety!”
A good friend and client came up with this really neat safety slogan using the word BELIEVE. If we Believe, we can make safety happen. Believe Safety is a Value Encourage Participation and Feedback Live Safety 24/7 Influence by setting the example Exceptional COMMUNICATION Verify that issues/concerns are addressed Envision ZERO people hurt