PRCS Reclassification Flow Chart
This is something I put together for a client a few years back.
Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Remaining Service-Life Indicator Performance Requirements
HHS proposes a revision to the current requirement for open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (OC-SCBA) remaining service-life indicators (indicators), which are devices built into a respirator to alert the user that the breathing air provided by the respirator is close to depletion. HHS intends to revise the current standard to allow greater latitude in the setting of
Who is a ‘competent person’?
One of the best explanations on a very subjective topic from the National Safety Council’s Safety & Health Magazine…
A NON-PSM chemical impacting a PSM covered process
This is a PERFECT EXAMPLE of how a “non-covered” chemical within a PSM Covered Process can impact that PSM/RMP covered process. This can happen to any type of covered process; just not in a refinery! I have personally experienced a single acid line (not covered in the PSM program) leak over another pipe in a
LOTO Periodic Inspections and their significance
Recently, I spent some time with a new (and unlisted) client who experienced a severe LOTO accident, resulting in a severe injury to an employee. I was asked to review their programs and practices related to the control of hazardous energy (e.g., LOTO). Everything looked good until we got to the “periodic inspection” requirement. As
2012 Video of the Week #25 – Ladder Safety (Ladder Hopping??)
Yep, this unsafe act has its own very name – “Ladder Hopping”. Not sure if this is an official name, but I am sure this guy is not the first to practice this. Something tells me this is not proper ladder safety protocols! However, with that said can anyone point to an OSHA violation that
2012 Photo of the Week #25 (Flammable Liquids Secondary Containment)
A facility was told they needed secondary containment around their fuel tank. No one was given any specifics, just that they needed secondary containment. This was the result.
AIHA® Releases White Paper on the Role of OSHA
The recently released AIHA white paper addresses OSHA’s current approach and opportunities for improved effectiveness in key areas enumerated in the agency’s strategic plan and the 2011–2016 Strategic Plan of the Department of Labor (DOL). While AIHA believes in the mission of OSHA as originally envisioned, it recognizes the need for adaptations built upon OSHA’s
Ohio EPA Issues RMP NOV’s
Ohio EPA issues RMP NOV’s to a company that stocks a complete line of industrial chemicals for distribution to municipalities. During an inspection last year, Ohio EPA noted five violations, three of which were repeated from a 2003 inspection and resolved in 2004. The repeated 2011 violations included:
OSHA updating Head Protection Standard in both GI and Const
OSHA is updating the references in its standards to recognize the 2009 edition of the American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, and is deleting the 1986 edition of that national consensus standard because it is out of date. OSHA also is including the construction industry in this rulemaking to ensure consistency among the Agency’s
LOTO Program Suggestions from a reliable source!
Some of you may recognize these suggestions, but for those unfamiliar with them, I will wait and surprise you at the end of this article to find out where these “suggestions” came from! Nonetheless, any workplace utilizing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) should consider implementing these into their existing program. For those in the General Industry, many facilities