The Industrial Commission of Arizona (“Commission”) has received inquiries concerning a “Final Notice” document that has been received in the mail from the “Labor Standards Compliance Office” with an address of East Thistle Drive in Phoenix, Arizona. This document, believed to be a sales solicitation or advertisement, states that there is a fee of $295.00. The document is crafted in a manner that has...

Alaska’s Occupational Safety and Health Review commission hands downs a PRCS decision regarding a “Fish Bin Chiller Alley” at a seafood processing plant.  A CSHO stated this corridor, meeting the criteria below, was not only a CS, but it was a PRCS: corridor approximately 60 feet long and 5 feet wide within the corridor there are five (5) chiller units and a network of pipes that provides chilled...

As human nature goes, we know if we give an inch, some will take a mile. This belief could not be more real than in Lockout/Tagout and the “Minor Servicing” exception. The “rule” is to LOCK IT OUT, and the “minor servicing” exception is just that, an exception to the rule. OSHA has set the bar pretty high for what we can claim as “minor servicing,” and this article looks to dispel the myths...

2014 is a big year for changes in the EPCRA Tier II Reporting, which by the way is due by March 1st.  This year, OH EPA (and I am sure OH is not the only state) is now requiring the person responsible for the Tier II forms to obtain an “approval signature” from the responding fire department OR an LEPC representative.  On page 13 of OH-EPA’s Facility Reporting Compliance Manual it...

  MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Partners in Safety since 2012 since 2013 since 2005 since 2006 since 2014 returning partner from 2012 2014 Fatality Tracker Electrical 8 (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Manlift 8 (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 7 2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 30 (2013=194) (2012 = 241) Cranes 6 (2013=51) (2012 = 52) Falls 21 (2013=106)...

TOO MANY believe diesel fuel is somehow this magically safe fuel!  Once Diesel fuel reaches it’s flashpoint (~135-145F) it takes ONLY 0.6% to achieve its LEL.  Gasoline has an LEL of around 1.0%.  Here is what can happen to your “diesel tank” when it is involved in a fire.

 

In June I will be presenting with my good friend and safety colleague Jonathan Zimmerman at the ASSE Conference in FL.  Our presentation is “Process Safety Management Best Practices, Lessons Learned and Enforcement Trend”. Here is a peak at some very interesting data regarding PSM inspections from May 26, 1992 – February 26, 2014. Stop by our session in June and see much...

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  MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Partners in Safety since 2012 since 2013 since 2005 since 2006 since 2014 returning partner from 2012 2014 Fatality Tracker Electrical 8 (2013 = 32) (2012 = 68) Forklift/Manlift 8 (2013=62) (2012 = 52) Mining* 7 2013=87*) (2012 = 92*) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 27 (2013=194) (2012 = 241) Cranes 6 (2013=51) (2012 = 52) Falls 21 (2013=106)...

The following has been updated to resolve erroneous or incomplete data with reference to Category 2 and 3 Information and expanded resources for Category 1 compliance. This memorandum replaces the November 1, 2013, memo on the same topic. DFS apologizes for any confusion on the matter. We have passed the final deadline for permits to be submitted under 527 CMR 33.00. I am sending this memorandum summarizing...

  Although the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) does not become fully implemented until June 1, 2016, some provisions are already in effect or will soon be in effect (e.g., training). Per 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(l), by December 1, 2013, all employers whose employees are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals should have provided training on the revised HCS label elements and the...