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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Catastrophic results can occur when unauthorized repairs are performed on pressure vessels. An improper weld on an anhydrous ammonia nurse tank was a factor in a nurse tank failure that occurred on April 15, 2003, near Calamus, IA. resulting in one fatality and one serious injury. This is a stark reminder of the serious consequences that can occur as a result of a pressure vessel...
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Last week OSHA sent another “Hazard Alert” letter to an employer regarding their practice of using on-site EMT’s to provide care to employees. In this case, OSHA is again asserting that the EMT’s are performing duties outside their certifications and the purpose of the EMT’s is to avoid recording injuries.
Medical care must be provided or supervised by a healthcare...
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from official report from the Dutch Safety Board, May 2015
CLICK HERE (pdf) for full report in English
Two days before arriving in port, the Master received cargo documents from the shipper, which included an 11-page material safety data sheet (MSDS) on zinc concentrate. On receipt of the documents a safety meeting was held with the crew to discuss the cargo risks. During the meeting,...
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