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2016 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
1
(2015 = 38)
(2014 = 55)
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Aerial
6
(2015 = 48)
(2014 = 60)
(2013 = 62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
4
(2015 = 21)
(2014 = 401)
(2013 = 87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*ONLY USA
Explosions
4
(2015 = 135)
(2014 = 157)
(2013 = 194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
4
(2015 = 28)
(2014 = 20)
(2013 = 51)
(2012 = 52)
Falls
8
(2015 = 76)
(2014...
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At the site of an inactive gas well, two workers were flowing the high-pressure gas from the well to determine production potential. They were inside an operator’s shack when a pipe ruptured, and the escaping flammable gas exploded in a fireball. Although the two workers were wearing fire-retardant clothing, they suffered burns. The smaller piping downstream from a pressure relief valve (PRV)...
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Yet again we find a group of workers who have failed to recognize the idea of one as UNSAFE. But of course, they are SAFE because they have on all their required PPE, including their hi-vis safety vests.
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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…
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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…
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Driving with a RAISED MAST is NEVER permitted, even an EMPTY mast/tines and here’s why…
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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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