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Safety Thought of the Week… Views of ‘cause’ limit the effectiveness of defenses against future events.

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Post-accident remedies for “human error” are usually predicated on obstructing activities that can “cause” accidents. These end-of-the-chain measures do little to reduce the likelihood of further accidents. In fact, the likelihood of an identical accident is already extraordinarily low because the pattern of latent failures changes constantly. Instead of increasing safety, post-accident remedies usually increase […]

OSHA publishes “Celebrate Excellence: Recognize Safety and Health Achievements”

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Who is this guide for?Professional organizations that play an important leadership role in adopting workplace safety and health strategies. An effective method for improving workplace safety involves creating workplace safety and health recognition programs. This guide will help you build an impactful recognition program. Recognition and appreciation motivate organizations, teams, and individuals to achieve at

OSHA extends comment period on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor WorkSettings

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OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 15 days until January 14, 2025, to allow stakeholders interested in the NPRM on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment. In addition, OSHA is scheduling an informal

NIOSH vs OSHA’s Hiearchy of Controls

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Which model do you prefer? The Classic Inverted PyramidThe conventional representation of the hierarchy of controls is an inverted pyramid structure conveying the prioritization of strategies. Current versions orient the pyramid differently, depending on the agency or application of the controls. The clearest conflict in visual representation between the inverted and typical pyramid is found

EPA RMP & EPCRA citations @ ammonium phosphate fertilizers and sulphuric acid manufacturing facility ( NH3, Aqua NH3, H2SO4 7 $363K)

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Respondent operated a facility that manufactures ammonium phosphate fertilizers and sulphuric acid. EPA conducted an on-site investigation of Respondent’s operations at the Facility pursuant to CAA Section 112(r), EPCRA Sections 304-12, and CERCLA Section 103 on January 30, 2020 (the “Inspection”). Respondent has informed EPA that the Facility no longer has any ammonia onsite as

IFC and Extension Cords

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Any safety pro with one week of experience in the field will understand the abuses of “extension cords.” These cords may be the most common finding of any organization, and often, the professional may not be fully versed in the OSHA and NFPA 70 requirements. So, once again, I turn to the IFC for some

Flammable Gases & Flammable Cryogenic Fluids Emergency Shut-Off Requirements

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As we have discussed, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued a Safety Study (CSB Safety Study: No. 2024-01-H, Remote Isolation of Process Equipment) discussing the untapped advantages when Remote Emergency Shut-Off Valves are used in hazardous processing.  I have written about these requirements for all types of hazardous materials; this post is for Flammable Gases

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