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This is another example of a change to our process that may not require a wrench to complete, but it is my opinion, as well as now the National Board’s, that changing the service of a pressure vessel is indeed a change that should undergo an MOC. The National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) Part 2, SUPPLEMENT 9, REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF SERVICE offers a very much needed insight into...
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I have written about this topic several times, but in reading the newest edition (2015) of NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE I came across some actual language that must be considered when establishing our Safe Upper Design Limits for our pressure vessels. I feel like I must state the obivious once again – a relief valve is NOT a pressure control valve! It should ONLY lift as a...
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Each year we see video clips of accidents involving people attempting to deep fry their turkeys for the the holidays. These are REAL accidents that can be easily prevented. PLEASE help spread the word of how dangerous this activity can be. Even done CORRECTLY this activity carries a high risk of serious injury and/or property damage. CLICK HERE for some tips from StateFarm...
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The 2016 ERG will cover approximately 3,500 materials and feature 62 separate guides for describing what to do when different categories of hazardous materials may have been released. Features include:
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The USDOT/FMCSA is issuing this safety notice to remind all companies of the dangers associated with cleaning, repairing, testing, and inspecting cargo tanks. These cargo tanks may contain hazardous materials, even if only in trace amounts. FMCSA has been advised of an increase in the number of incidents related to working on cargo tanks.
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This is some serious energy! Imagine this type of failure occurring while in service within a process area.
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While working on a project I came across this gem on my external hard drive and can not believe I never posted it!!! Yes it is from NIOSH – not OSHA and yes it is nearly 10 years, but the facts are the facts and one day I hope we can put this facial hair debate to bed!!!!! This letter is KEY in that it makes it clear that ANY FACIAL HAIR inside the facepiece of a NIOSH APPROVED respirator...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) administers the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act). DOL’s effective enforcement of these laws is critical to protecting workers from death, injury, and illness. The two DOL agencies primarily responsible...
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During an opening conference, CSHOs can (FOM states “SHALL”) request a list of the chemicals on-site and their respective maximum intended inventories. CSHOs shall review the list of chemicals and quantities, and determine if there are highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs) listed in §1910.119, Appendix A or flammable liquids or gases at or above the specified threshold quantity....
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On March 24-25, 2015, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the Respondent’s facility, to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP)’regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the CAA. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the CAA by failing to comply with the...
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PLEASE NOTE: I normally do not post this type of citation as it is insignificant in dollar amounts; however, this one seems very odd so I posted it. Painting over a name plate, which is actually still legible (even if it was not, it was cleaned and fully legible) was a $1500 citation AND was the ONLY citation issued for the inspection.
On October 17, 2014, EPA conducted a compliance inspection...
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