OSHA’s 1910.178 TABLE N-1. – SUMMARY TABLE ON USE OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS can be difficult to use because its layout on-line had been altered.  So I found this from many years ago that one of the safety pro’s at Westvaco created.  Hope it helps… … HomeRead More »

Where does the time go?  As most practicing safety professionals in the USA know, the time has come to do our annual summary of our OSHA 300 Log.  But for many these logs can be very confusing.  So here is a reminder and what is required for us to comply… … HomeRead More »

Driving with a RAISED MAST is NEVER permitted, even an EMPTY mast/tines and here’s why…  

OSHA returned to a food manufacturing facility and found previously cited hazards had reoccurred, the management of the business took an unusual step and told OSHA the company accepted responsibility for the safety and health hazards and signed a pre-citation settlement agreement with OSHA on Jan. 15.  OSHA cited the business, which manufactures frozen foods sold under several brand names...

We continue to see the “check the box” engineering when it comes to “ventilation” requirements for processes that fall under PSM/RMP. I have written about the design basis and the many flaws we come across regarding the actual design, but this one is becoming more and more prevalent. I am thinking “space” is becoming less available so facilities are installing their...

 

 

This week I participated in an on-line discussion regarding a new “telltale indicator” that is being used in refrigeration processes. A really neat device that will indicate when an RV has lifted; however, I questioned its design and whether or not it could be considered an “obstruction” in the RV vent line. This device has a “paddle” type device that swings when moved by the pressure flowing...

U.S. Department of Labor        Occupational Safety and Health Administration Washington, D.C. 20210   Reply to the attention of: Jan 06 2016 Memorandum For:  REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS AND STATE PLAN DESIGNEES THROUGH:   DOROTHY DOUGHERTY, Deputy Assistant Secretary From: DEAN MCKENZIE, Acting Director Directorate of Construction Subject:  Temporary...

2016 Fatality Tracker Electrical 1 (2015 = 38) (2014 = 55) (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Aerial 2 (2015 = 48) (2014 = 60) (2013 = 62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 2 (2015 = 21)  (2014 = 401) (2013 = 87*) (2012 = 92*) *ONLY USA Explosions 1 (2015 = 135)  (2014 = 157) (2013 = 194) (2012 = 241) Cranes 1 (2015 = 28)  (2014 = 20) (2013 = 51) (2012 = 52) Falls 2 (2015 = 76)  (2014 = 97) (2013...

The purpose of this project is to analyze a ruptured 1000 gallon NH3 tank to determine the crack initiation site (CIS) and the cause of the tank failure.  On 11/21/2007 it was reported that, “a nurse tank carrying anhydrous ammonia exploded and pieces were found laying in the front yard of a farm just outside of Silver Lake, Minnesota. The driver was taken to the hospital...

Recent investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on USDOT specification cargo tank testing and repair facilities have resulted in a consistent pattern of non-compliance regarding bench testing of Pressure Relief Devices (PRD). Specifically, cargo tank testing and repair facilities are either failing to bench test PRDs or failing...