NFPA has released the 2012 edition of NFPA 30 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. There are some changes in this new 2012 edition. They are intended to respond to newly identified risks:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
OH Consultation studied 16 SHARP companies to see the effect before and after on several economic and safety factors. Highlights:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
OSHA’s most recent PSM Letter of Interpretation (LOI) confirms their position on covered process battery limits. I struggle with this, as their position states, and I quote, “Neither the application paragraph nor the definition of “process,” states or implies that controls can limit the extent or boundaries of a PSM-covered process.” With this position, OSHA…...
No mention if this inspection was an NEP, scheduled, or complaint; but 9 of 12 citations were PSM. They include: 1) The employer did not develop P&IDs which accurately represent current equipment for the ammonia refrigerationsystem. 2) No periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually. 3) The employer did not train affected…...
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 57 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 67 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 158 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586)…...
There are a few times I can’t entirely agree with OSHA’s position on safety, and when I do, it has always been that the agency has been “too soft,” but not this time. In a recent citation, OSHA cited a steel mill for improper LOTO after a driver got out of his truck and went…...
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Another video that EVERY WORKER should see! Although I must warn you, this video contains some harsh language and graphic images – IT IS TRUE TO LIFE AND DEATH! Very HIGH IMPACT for just three minutes. Many thanks to Stephen Harris for sharing…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...
What is wrong with this photo??? Well… no body-harness, the rescue rope, and having it tied around the waist of the entrant. Sadly, this photo is from the official IL EPA Underground Storage tank website. Click Read More below to see the full-size image or the IL EPA link. THANKS to “Mike” for sharing…. Membership...
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008, PolyOne since 2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 56 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 65 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 158 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586)…...
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! Energy Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008, PolyOne since 2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 55 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 64 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 156 (2010 = 480) (2009…...
Transporting Mini-Excavators Lessons to be Learned:(15 photos)… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
