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A review of our 2013/2014 audits showed that pipe labeling is a problem across all industries and all types of hazardous materials. Out of 39 audits, 19 had issues with pipe labeling, with the vast majority of those issues being “labeling not meeting a RAGAGEP or company standard.” During audits, it all boils down to having a code/standard/directive/procedure that we can show the facility is...
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OSHA initiated an inspection on Nov. 21, 2014, as a follow-up to its May 30, 2013, inspection. Company received two failure-to-abate notices for hazards for which the employer had been cited previously: not maintaining process equipment and not adequately addressing the potential impact of a vapor cloud explosion on an occupied temporary trailer. Additionally, OSHA found two repeat violations...
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We have all heard stories about “pressure” killing workers. One of my favorite trick questions to ask a group attending my LOTO training is, “Just how much pressure does it take to kill a human?” The incident below occurred at a power generation station and involved 40 psi, but PLEASE remember that much less energy can result in similar outcomes. This incident...
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Goal
To determine a recommended, non-destructive metallurgical testing method and protocol for detecting cracks in a nurse tank, and to develop guidelines for when to require repair or order a nurse tank out-of-service. Research results are intended to support a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended rulemaking by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to...
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Don’t make an argument that light curtains are “too fancy” when your bathroom paper towel dispenser has presence sensing devices!!!!
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WARNING! This video shows a worker being crushed as he is thrown from his PIT and the PIT then flips and pins him, killing him instantly.
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I am always amazed at the number of facilities that do not understand their hazardous materials and the proper safety techniques in managing the hazards these HAZMATs present. Recently I came acorss a sitution where a contractor was left to “prepare piping for a line break”. The facility utilizes natural gas, as a fuel, within one of their covered processes so they wisely utilize their...
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For the doubting Thomas (no offense to actual people named Thomas), here is a bit of info to BELIEVE…
I can not believe I have to say this in the Year 2026, but:
Anhydrous Ammonia is a FLAMMABLE GAS
Look it up on any reputable SDS.
Yes, it is shipped as a non-flammable gas, but that is ONLY because of how DOT defines a flammable gas. At a facility, it MUST be respected as a CAT 2 FLAMMABLE...
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