Workers were injured while vacuuming explosive dust inside a PRCS to clean out a natural gas processing unit…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Many THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety! since 2005 since 3/2011 since 2007 since 3/2011 since 2/11 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 9 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 30 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 56 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 57 (2010 = 246) (2009 =…...
39 incidents & 3 updates (4/9/11) Read More »
First, let me say this upfront if your facility has not evaluated your local fire department’s rescue capabilities in the past 2-3 years, I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE it to do so ASAP. With the drastic swing in the economy and many cities on the brink of bankruptcy, I know of at least 50 FDs that have…...
Using my local FD as my PRCS Rescue Team Read More »
When do I have to have a Confined Space rescue team? I get this question almost monthly, and it worries me that so many facilities struggle with such a critical analysis. It is not easy, but it could be a matter of life or death and deserves some explanation. In this post, I will walk…...
Entry vs. Non-Entry Rescue Read More »
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Hazardous Materials: Dust Collection Explosion Vents Read More »
Let’s set the record straight… “Line of sight” is HALF THE REQUIREMENT, and this term is NOT in any official language from OSHA, nor does OSHA recognize it! We see this all the time…a LOTO procedure talks about cord and plug equipment not needing to be locked out if the worker is in the “line…...
Cord and Plug Equipment and “Line of Sight” Read More »
Can businesses use tagout when lockout can be used on the energy isolation device? Simply stated, locks MUST be used when they can, UNLESS the employer can demonstrate that their tagout will PROVIDE FULL EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. Here is the exact language from 29 CFR 1910.147:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this...
Tagout vs. Lockout #2 Read More »
Is there a method to OSHA’s madness in regards to the PSM required operating procedures?… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Concurrent Operating Procedures…Emergency Shutdown and Start-Up after ESD Read More »
Many THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety! since 3/2011 since 3/2011 since 2007 since 2009 since 2/11 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 7 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 30 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 48 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 56 (2010 = 246) (2009 =…...
16 incidents & 1 update (4/3/11) Read More »
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TXTNG & Driving…It CAN WAIT! Read More »
WARNING!!! This is a REAL 911 call from a gentleman who lost his life after a belt tore his arm off at a concrete plant. The call was edited to remove the worker’s name and other personal information (e.g., mentions of wife and kids’ names), and it was cut off to end before the man…...
911 Call – What REAL TRAGEDY sounds like (911 audio) Read More »
The More Routine The Task.. The Bigger The Safety Risk?? For some persons, safety only becomes an important consideration when they are doing a “dangerous” job or task. They rationalize that safety procedures can be bypassed or ignored when the task is simple, small, routine and seemingly presents little risk of injury. Unfortunately, this type…...
The More Routine The Task.. The Bigger The Safety Risk? Read More »
