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In the PSM/RMP world, where Hot Work (HW) permits and all of 1910.252(a) are requirements, we tend to find HW programs, permits, and practices not meeting this critical requirement for SAFE HW. This is caused by a wide array of errors, from the written program/permit omitting this requirement, training not covering this requirement, and/or personnel who issue the HW permits not being involved/informed...
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Does the cited provision of the welding standard (29 C.F.R. § 1926.353(b)(1)) presume that a hazard exists “whenever welding, cutting, or heating is performed in a confined space”? CLICK HERE
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On May 17, 2018, EPA’s Administrator signed a proposed rule requesting public comment on several proposed changes to the final RMP Amendments issued on January 13, 2017. EPA is proposing to rescind amendments relating to:
safer technology and alternatives analyses,
third-party audits,
incident investigations,
information availability, and
several other minor regulatory changes
EPA is also proposing...
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OSHA has cited a cosmetics manufacturer and proposed fines of $281,220 for failing to protect its employees from dangerous chemicals, and other hazards. In November 2017, OSHA investigated the cosmetics manufacturer after an employee was fatally injured in a fire. The company was cited for 11 violations for fall, and compressed air hazards, and for failing to ensure proper electrical grounding and...
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Spent most of April in TX and LA and the temps are climbing, and those “improper” fans are starting to pop-up. This is NOT one of my photos, but it was shared with me. It appears the exhaust fan died, so a pedestal fan was taken apart and mounted in the opening and then wired into a nearby breaker panel. Let’s just agree this may not be quite up to code…...
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I just saw this one, not my video, but WOW!
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Respondent operates a cold food storage facility and has on-site for use, 14,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia for cold food storage purposes. The respondent’s process is an RMProgram level 3 covered process. On March 29, 2017, the EPA conducted an onsite inspection of the RMProgram related records and equipment for the purpose of assessing the Respondent’s compliance with the RMProgram requirements...
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Respondent operates an ammonia refrigerant facility with 19,000 pounds of ammonia for food refrigeration purposes. The process is an RMProgram level 3 covered process. On March 24, 2016, the EPA conducted an onsite inspection of the RMProgram related records and equipment for the purpose of assessing the Respondent’s compliance with the RMProgram requirements and the implemented recognized and...
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WARNING! Viewer Discretion is advised; Video may be upsetting to some viewers.
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On or about August 22-23, 2017, EPA conducted an inspection (the inspection) of the Facility to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. Part 68. Information collected as a result of the inspection revealed that Respondent failed to implement the risk management program at the Facility. The following substances are a “regulated substance” according to 40 C.F.R....
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WARNING! Viewer Discretion is STRONGLY advised as this video may be upsetting. It shows a Hot Work Explosion and workers being thrown from the explosion and they perish in the accident.
We should take heed when OSHA uses phrases like “certain”:
1910.252(a)(3)(i) Used containers. No welding, cutting, or other hot work shall be performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other...
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