A few months back I posted an article about flammable liquid storage cabinets and I used this image in the article.  After more than 5,000 views I thought I would ask the question… What’s wrong with the picture?  Only four people have sent me an e-mail or phone call about the photo.  Now this photo is merely a “marketing photo” for selling the cabinets, but some...

  MANY THANKS to my RENEWING Partners in Safety 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 28 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 56 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 77 (2012 = 92*)  (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 177 (2012 = 241) (2011 = 218) (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 42 (2012 = 52)...

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This guide provides a basis for NBIC Inspectors use in reviewing Pressure Relief Devices (PRD’s) for compliance with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). It is only intended to provide general guidance, and must be used in conjunction with NBIC, Part 2 for specific details of inspection. … HomeRead More »

Many state fire marshal’s are starting to enforce barrier protection at propane tank exchange racks. We have seen these racks placed in some wild locations at gas stations and other retail businesses and to date no code or standard actually dictates their location. But there are applicable NFPA requirements, for the impact protection for these liquefied petroleum gas exchange cages, which calls...

UPDATE 10/11/13 – Local “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ) RED TAGGED this RV installed in the horizontal position!  Start-Up was delayed!  Proof positive that some AHJ’s know what to look for and will intervene when code practices are NOT followed. … HomeRead More »

The refinery has ten covered process units each utilizing a threshold amount of a regulated substance. It operated a boiler at the Facility, which combusted natural gas or refinery fuel gas as fuel. On September 28, 2012, natural gas was introduced into the boiler during an attempted start-up. During the attempted startup, the natural gas combusted, which resulted in an unintended flash detonation...

  MANY THANKS to my RENEWING Partners in Safety 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 27 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 55 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 75 (2012 = 92*)  (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 150 (2012 = 241) (2011 = 218) (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 40 (2012 = 52)...

It is widely known that OSHA permits a worker who is in EXCLUSIVE CONTROL of an electrical plug when electrical is the ONLY energy source to perform their servicing and maintenance without applying a lockout device on the plug.  This is permitted by 1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(A) Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization or start up...

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recently announced the release of the newest version of ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code Version 3.0.  A benchmark standard that has been incorporated into many industrial fall protection programs around the world, the code establishes requirements for an effective and comprehensive fall protection management system. It then addresses technical...