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Pipe labeling by way of ASME A13.1
A review of our 2013/2014 audits showed that pipe labeling is a problem across all industries and all types of hazardous materials. Out of 39 audits, 19 had issues with pipe labeling, with the vast majority of those issues being “labeling not meeting a RAGAGEP or company standard.”  During audits, it all boils down to having a code/standard/directive/procedure that we can show the facility is...
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OSHA PSM citations @ acetylene repackaging facility (Acetylene & $57,400)
OSHA initiated an inspection on Nov. 21, 2014, as a follow-up to its May 30, 2013, inspection. Company received two failure-to-abate notices for hazards for which the employer had been cited previously: not maintaining process equipment and not adequately addressing the potential impact of a vapor cloud explosion on an occupied temporary trailer.  Additionally, OSHA found two repeat violations...
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NH3 Line Break accident
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FATAL failure of an anhydrous ammonia compressor
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Ammonia Line Rupture Kills One Worker, Injuring Two
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ZERO energy state (ZES) means ZERO energy state (NBIC Accident)
We have all heard stories about “pressure” killing workers.  One of my favorite trick questions to ask a group attending my LOTO training is, “Just how much pressure does it take to kill a human?”  The incident below occurred at a power generation station and involved 40 psi, but PLEASE remember that much less energy can result in similar outcomes.  This incident...
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Recommended Non-Destructive Testing to Improve Nurse Tank Safety, Phases I and II
Goal To determine a recommended, non-destructive metallurgical testing method and protocol for detecting cracks in a nurse tank, and to develop guidelines for when to require repair or order a nurse tank out-of-service. Research results are intended to support a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended rulemaking by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to...
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Safety irony of the week...
Don’t make an argument that light curtains are “too fancy” when your bathroom paper towel dispenser has presence sensing devices!!!!
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2015 Photo of the Week #21 (Fire Extinguisher Security)
 
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2015 Video of the Week #21 (Forklift Rollover Fatality caught on CCTV)
WARNING!  This video shows a worker being crushed as he is thrown from his PIT and the PIT then flips and pins him, killing him instantly.  
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Chemical Security Program Statistics as of May 1, 2015
Improving the Nation’s Chemical Security Program Statistics as of May 1, 2015 More than 49,000 preliminary assessments were reviewed by DHS from facilities with chemicals of interest 3,348 facilities are currently covered by CFATS More than 3,000 facilities voluntarily removed, reduced, or modified their holdings of chemicals of interest 1,890 visits to assist facilities with compliance 3,063...
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2015 Photo of the Week #20 (Crane)
 
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