WARNING!  This video may be upsetting to some viewers.  Viewer discretion is advised. PLEASE take notice that everyone in the area was wearing a Hi-VISIBILTY vest!  These ONLY work when personnel can SEE the vests!  NOTHING replaces following safety procedures.

You matter to me my friend and I hope I matter to you If either of us gets injured we’ll both be feeling blue. Sometimes workers are tired as they perform their daily task,If you saw them cut corners, you’d speak up, right? Sorry, I had to ask. And if you were to see co-workers rushing to get a task done,Would you dare to Speak Up before they hurt someone! You know, when I get frustrated I may forget...

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    MANY THANKS to my RENEWING Partners in Safety 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 25 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 53 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 68 (2012 = 92*)  (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 148 (2012 = 241) (2011 = 218) (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 34 (2012...

 

On March 7, 2013, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of 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)(7) of the Act. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations  implementing section 112(r)(7) of the Act by failing to comply with the specific requirements outlined in the...

It has come to our attention that some manufacturer(s) have changed the design of their auto purgers by installing a Relief Valve (RV) with the package.  The owner’s manual of the component specifically lists the RV as a pre-assembled component and requires the installation of a “vent line” on this RV.  This seems to be a considerable change from past designs and needs to...

Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars on high-cost nitrogen to pressure test your process piping?  Are you tired of all the procedural documents you must have in place to perform this testing?  And all of the training you must do for the personnel performing this testing?  Well, I have a special deal for you… … HomeRead More »

OSHA believes that because of the need to follow the steps in the energy control procedure carefully and specifically, and the number of variables involved in controlling hazardous energy, a documented procedure is necessary for most energy control situations. However, the Agency has determined that in certain limited situations, documentation of the procedure will not add markedly to the protection...

The company in this incident is WORLD-CLASS, but even that does not exempt them from a proper and TIMELY RESPONSE.  This is a “lesson to be learned” event!  The company is still dealing with the fallout 3 years later.  You do not want to be in their shoes!!!  When the 911 Dispatch is calling you – it is not a good sign.  Then the stammering and lack of direction the facility provided...