I have been asked to explain the difference between actions an operator may take during a process leak and the actions that the same operator may take as an “emergency responder” to the leak…. 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 3/2011 since 3/2011 since 2007 since 2009 since 2/11 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 6 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 27 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 48 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 48 (2010 = 246) (2009 =…...
Still today (2011) we come across facilities working so hard to be the best they can be in PSM/RMP and in 99% of their process they are exceeding expectations. They are doing EVERYTHING WELL and running a VERY TIGHT ship…except for the loading and unloading of their Highly Hazardous Chemical (HHC). … Membership Required You must...
Nonconductive plastics and other nonconductive materials should be avoided in areas where flammable vapors, gases or powders may be present since static charges can accumulate on nonconductors. However, it is not always possible to completely eliminate nonconductors, so the following lists some of the ways to reduce the static hazard associated with these materials: When…...
Cleaning small parts and portable equipment with solvents, either using an automatic device or manual cleaning, is a potentially extremely hazardous task relative to static generation and spark ignition of solvent vapors. Significant static electricity charging can occur during cleaning by contact and separation resulting from the following activities: Solvent spraying, which can involve high liquid…...
One option for mitigating the static hazards associated with low conductivity liquids is to raise the conductivity of the liquid. This can be accomplished by either blending the low conductivity liquid with a conductive liquid (e.g., alcohol, ketone) or by adding a static dissipating additive into the low conductivity liquid. When blending a low…...
Toluene is a widely used low conductivity flammable liquid. Toluene’s vapor pressure is such that one is assured of a flammable vapor/air mixture at the ambient temperatures found in most facilities. The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) of toluene is 1% and is reached at a temperature of 40°F (4°C). The Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) is…...
Improper handling of low conductivity liquids is a source of static energy that causes flammable vapor ignition. Low conductivity liquids will accumulate a static charge from liquid shear charging at the pipe or vessel wall. The charge in a low conductivity liquid can NOT be dissipated by grounding. Low conductivity liquids are typically derived from…...
This notice is to inform you of an increase in the number of hazardous materials (HM) incidents involvingAnhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
In my line of work, I deal with a lot of fire departments. It almost never fails that I am told at least once while on scene that “all that OSHA stuff don’t apply to us”. In many cases this is a true statement; however, EPA has adopted OSHA’s Hazwoper standard (1910.120) and will enforce…...
A fundamental requirement of using respirators is NO facial hair that could interfere with the respirator’s operation or the respirator’s fit. OSHA states: 1910.134(g)(1)(i) The employer shall not permit respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have: 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face…...
Does your workplace use the handi-wipes for cleaning respirators? Do you feel this is compliant? After all it is a very common practice and how could it be so widely used if it is not compliant?????… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
