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So you have to make the call… Is this an incidental release or would this release rise to the level of sounding the alarm, evacuating the engine room – thus making this an emergency response?
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This is another lesson’s learned regarding piping and its mechanical integrity. On October 6, 2011, an explosion and subsequent fire occurred in the Middle Distillate Unifiner (MDU) area at a Canadian refinery and injured 52 workers. This third party analysis of the piping involved and its failure mode paint an ugly picture of how improper MI management can lead one to misunderstand the true...
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2015 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
55
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Aerial
60
(2013=62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
401
2013=87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*no longer includes China
Explosions
157
(2013=194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
20
(2013=51)
(2012 = 52)
Falls
97
(2013=106)
(2012 = 99)
Work Zone
33
(2013=42)
(2012 = 62)
Trenching
20
(2013=25)
(2012 = 44)
LOTO/Guards
38
(2013=31)
(2012 = 44)
Confined...
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OSHA found plant workers and temporary workers employed by two staffing agencies were exposed to hazards and other dangerous safety and health violations at the plant. The inspection resulted in 30 OSHA citations against the nail polish manufacturer and staffing agencies. Proposed penalties total $139,500. The plant faces $109,500 in penalties for 23 serious violations, which exposed plant employees...
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PHMSA has become aware of the sale of adapters designed to allow refilling of DOT 39 cylinders using larger cylinders (see attached photographs). These adaptors are sold at various retail outlets and online. Some of the common trade names are the “Mac Coupler”, “Mr. Heater” and “Shnozzle”. “MacCoupler” is manufactured by KM North America in Traverse City, MI. “Mr. Heater” and “Shnozzle” are manufactured...
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Falls a bit short of 1910.333(b)(2) don’t you think?
“Lockout and Tagging.” While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. The requirements shall be followed in the order in which they are...
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With all the Christmas decorations up and all the cords running everywhere I thought this would be a good reminder. As for work, remember since 2008 GFCI’s are required when workers are using electrical cords and corded tools that are used during construction-like activities, including certain maintenance, remodeling, or repair activities, involving buildings, structures or equipment (1910....
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Reading through the opening comments from OSHA and EPA at this weeks Senate Committee hearing discussing Executive Order 13650 – Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security offered us some very interesting insights as to what OSHA and EPA are doing and planning in their efforts to improve process safety. Here are some of those that I found most interesting.
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My article earlier this year about line breaks on relief valve vent lines that are attached to a header/manifold got a lot of you to ask more questions about the practice of “line breaking” (or as some call it “process opening”). I have tried to answer each question but thought it may be helpful to explain the fundamentals of safe line breaking. As we know, “line breaking” is the one safe...
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Scenario Facts:
These workers would NEVER enter the warm or hot zone for defensive or offensive actionsrelated to controlling the uncontrolled release. They will be in the warm zone as they will be participating in Decon, but this places them in the far edge of the Warm Zone (e.g. right at the Cold Zone line).
They are trained in HAZCOM of the chemicals involved in the uncontrolled release and the...
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What’s a holiday party or even the traditional Christmas morning scene itself without a beautifully decorated tree? If your household, as those of more than 33 million other American homes, includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to heart the sales person’s suggestion—”Keep the tree watered.” Click READ MORE below for the two (2) tree fire videos.
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