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November 23, 2018
Finally – it is said by the most reliable flammable liquid experts… “alligator clamps” are not made for bonding and grounding!
SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF when you’re dealing with flammable liquids… milli-joules matter!
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November 23, 2018
If you’re looking for GREAT and RELIABLE resources for Flammable Liquids Safety, look no further than the leader – FM Global! From their “Data Sheets”, which are now FREE to everyone, to videos like this one, they are my go-to source for reliable and factual information. With the internet full of miss-information and flat-out lies about hazards related to flammable...
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November 23, 2018
EPA announced seven settlements with companies in four New England states for alleged violations of chemical accident prevention and reporting laws. All the cases address the safe use of anhydrous ammonia in refrigeration and cooling units. Collectively, the seven companies have spent more than $750,000 to comply with the laws and will pay more than $580,000 in penalties to settle EPA’s claims...
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November 19, 2018
Inherently safer practices are an approach to the design of safer chemical processes with clear potential benefits related to safety, health, and the environment. Following are strategies for achieving an inherently safer process:
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November 19, 2018
November 11, 2018
The reportable quantity (RQ) that triggers emergency release notification (Section 304) was developed as a quantity that when released, poses a potential threat to human health and the environment. The RQs were developed using several criteria, including aquatic toxicity, mammalian toxicity, ignitability, reactivity, chronic toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, biodegradation, hydrolysis, and photolysis...
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November 11, 2018
WARNING! Video may be upsetting to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
I have been unable to find any details regarding this incident. I do not know if the worker on the scaffolding was injured.
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November 7, 2018
I have discussed this many many times with clients over the years, as most have difficulty seeing the logical transition from each phase to the higher level of response. So in this article, I will attempt to show the transition as to when we leave PSM/RMP operating procedures to our EAP and if necessary how we then transition into an ERP. BUCKLE UP as this may be a wild ride for some…
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November 6, 2018
EPA has determined that Respondent violated the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as noted on the enclosed Risk Management Plan Inspection Findings and Alleged Violations Summary (“Summary”), which is hereby incorporated by reference. In consideration of the penalty assessment factors and upon consideration...
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