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October 6, 2018
I came across this EPA Region 6 RMP inspection report while doing some research for a client and this is an amazing insight into the difficulties and details of implementing a Process Safety Management System. I always take out names and company names when I post inspection reports, as it is NEVER about the company, but about learning from other’s mistakes so that SAFTENG members can learn and...
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October 6, 2018
If only actual safety could catch on like the “Hi-Visibility Vest” movement has taken hold. I am not knocking the concept of making workers more visible around mobile equipment but as this video shows us, there is SO MUCH MORE to safety than handing out “safety vest”. They’re not a cap for superheroes! How many unsafe conditions and acts can you count...
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October 5, 2018
This inspection appears to have begun as an RMP GDC, but when the facility submitted an RMP after the first inspection, they stated the process was a Program 3, and thus it appears EPA paid them another visit. On both visits, EPA seems to have found items of concern.
Respondent is the owner and/or operator of a facility which uses anhydrous ammonia for industrial refrigeration. EPA conducted...
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October 4, 2018
This week the EPA released an EXCEL spreadsheet that lists all the “RMP Accidents” that occurred in 2017. I noticed a couple of key items:
Not sure where they obtained the data, as many of the incidents listed did not rise to the level of a “5-year Accident History” incident, but are shown in this data
The report does not tell us the chemical involved...
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October 3, 2018
As we approach the mid-term elections in November there is a significant push to try and paint President Trump as some kind of worker and community killer. These accounts are being pushed by major media outlets and even more, sadly some of the Occupational Publications are following suit. Just tonight, BLR posted this article “House Bill would restore retail facilities definition...
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October 3, 2018
OSHA has cited a refinery for failing to control the use and release of highly hazardous chemicals after an explosion and fire injured several employees. The company faces $83,150 in proposed penalties. Here is a break down of the citations:
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September 29, 2018
Many program administrators already know that OSHA does not require that medical evaluations be done annually, and many companies take full advantage of this. But all too often, we come across employees wearing respirators that were never medically evaluated and cleared by the PLHCP to wear in the workplace. Here is how this happens…
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September 28, 2018
Respondent operates a facility where it processes fish to produce ingredients used by pet food manufacturers (the “Facility”). The Facility is located in a designated industrial area within approximately 300 feet (0.05 mile) of JFK Memorial Highway, less than 500 feet (0.09 mile) from the nearest residence, and approximately 600 feet (0.11 mile) from Buzzard’s Bay. At the time of...
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September 28, 2018
Respondent owned and operated two food warehousing facilities. One is used for food manufacturing and refrigerated warehouse and storage. The other is used for refrigerated storage. On January 26, 20 17, EPA conducted a compliance inspection at the food manufacturing facility, as well as a records review of the risk management plan (submitted to EPA initially on October 14, 2009, with a resubmission...
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