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39 incidents & 2 updates (1/29/17)
ALL FATALITIES are colored RED Industrial MINE FATALITY Iowa worker killed in partial mine collapse (mine worker, 52, was pronounced dead after being recovered from a collapse that occurred just before 10 p.m. – he was a mine truck operator who had worked at the mine for 12 years – he was outside his truck in a remote part of the mine, which was not in operation, and was found buried under...
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2017 Video of the Week #5 (Truss work with fall from ladder)
WARNING!  Viewer Discretion Advised.  A worker is setting some trusses by himself when one breaks free and falls toward him.  It misses him, but the impact caused his step ladder to become unstable and he fell to the basement floor.  The worker’s condition is unknown.
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confined space entry
2017 Photo of the Week #5 (That's not what we meant when we said "Non-Entry Rescue")
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Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator (TX/OK)
IFS Coatings is a leader in the production of high performance powder coatings based in Gainesville, Texas.  We strive to be the best supplier of high performance powder coatings meeting the specialty needs of industry with speed, integrity and responsibility to our employees, customers and communities in which we exist. Description: We are seeking a full-time HSE Coordinator to assist with all...
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OSHA Log Summary Posting Reminder
February 1st is just around the corner and this is a reminder for those of you who maintain OSHA 300 Log(s) that it is time to: … HomeRead More »
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Technological advances in Process Safety and Permit-Required Confined Space Entries
This is an AWESOME example how technology is IMPROVING process safety and personnel safety!  Many thanks to KR for sharing this with us.
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EPA delays amendments to the RMP rule
Nice headline huh?  Don’t order the cake and party horns just yet, as the delay is a whopping seven (7) days and NO that is not a type-o!  In accordance with the Presidential directive as expressed in the memorandum of January 20, 2017, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” this action temporarily delays until...
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US CSB Video "Blocked In" (Heat Exchanger failure due to isolation from RV)
This is the second CSB investigation since 2008 involving a catastrophic failure of a heat exchanger (e.g. pressure vessel) that resulted in a fatality and in BOTH accidents, the heat exchanger had been ISOLATED from its relief protection.  CLICK HERE for the 2008 Heat Exchanger Accident Report which involved maintenance work on the vessel which contained anhydrous ammonia.
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Another PSM/Safety tip from International Mechanical Code (IMC)
In our line of work we come across a lot of mechanical ventilation systems that are intended to control/reduce quantities of hazardous gases/fumes/vapors in processing/work/storage areas. And in many cases the facility will hand us a document from a designer/contractor that shows the ventilation system has fans that can meet the CFM prescribed in their chosen RAGAGEP or applicable OSHA standard; however,...
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Conflicts between OSHA and Fire Code(s)
One of the questions I get often is “What if an OSHA standard says one thing and my fire code says something else?” First, let me say I am so pleased when I get this question as it means there’s a business utilizing the fire code; as so many do not even know it exist. But to answer the question, OSHA standards rule the rooster in most states (notice I said “most”). For...
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OSHA issues REVISED 2017 National Emphasis Program for PSM Covered Chemical Facilities
This week OSHA issued a REVISED PSM NEP.  This instruction describes an updated initiative by OSHA. Under the previous related instructions, OSHA conducted inspections of facilities covered by OSHA’s PSM standard either through an instruction specific to petroleum refineries or an instruction related to all other PSM covered chemical facilities excluding petroleum refineries....
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2017 Video of the Week #4 (Fall from Forklift)
WARNING!  Viewer discretion is advised.  The video captures the moment a worker falls from a high lift forklift (standing on tines), showing the impact with the concrete warehouse floor.
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