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One hundred documented post hot work losses incurred by FM Global clients were examined to observe the discovery time, circumstances, and gross loss. The conclusion of this study can be surmised as follows: Hot work sparks can smolder in piles of debris or in concealed spaces for long periods of time before breaking out in flames. Providing a fire watch during coffee breaks and lunch breaks can prevent...

A large food company has signed a settlement agreement with OSHA to protect workers at five (5) of its facilities from the release of anhydrous ammonia (NH3) from refrigeration systems.  The agreement protects workers at Idaho, Arkansas, Missouri and Ohio facilities. It requires the company to implement controls to reduce hazards associated with the release of ammonia from low-pressure receivers....

  Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety…   Since 2013 since 2013 since 2013 returning from 2007 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 15 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 33 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 37 (2012 = 92*) (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions...

OSHA has answered four basic HAZCOM labeling questions posed by a chemical manufacturer regarding the upcoming labeling changes with the GHS.  The four questions are:   Question 1: We purchase preprinted labels that have three empty frames with red borders so that we may place appropriate pictograms on them when making our product labels. We understand that OSHA does not allow a blank...

Can you spot the PSM/RMP issue related to a Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice (RAGAGEP)?   Hint: Think along the lines of “facility siting” and “discharge to a safe location”. Notice anything?  The answer will be posted next week unless someone beats me to it. 

May 29, 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR:   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS DIRECTORATES AND FREE STANDING OFFICES FROM: David Michaels, PhD, MPH SUBJECT: VPP Policy Memorandum #7: Further Improvements to the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) This memorandum supplements the August 3, 2009 memorandum, “Improving the Administration of the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP),” and subsequent...

Most of us see propane cylinders stored and used on PITs on a daily basis and all of these cylinders are stored and used in their horizontal position.  However, the propane cylinder we use at home on our gas grill can NOT be stored or used in its horizontal position.  Here why… Both types of cylinders have a Relief Valve (RV) on what most of us would call the “top” of the...

The use of Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEPs) has become a common occurrence since OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan rule came out in the 1990’s  Some professionals have come to hate RAGAGEPs and wish for the good ole days when OSHA promulgated prescriptive standards like 1910.23; and then there are others...

I saw this and thought, EVERY safety professional who investigates accidents/incidents needs to know these!  We MUST get facts and ALL the facts in our investigations; anything less is a DIS-SERVICE to those involved in the accident and those who will follow doing the job after the investigation.  Here are some tips on how to identify when somone is being less than honest with you during...

  Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2013 returning from 2007 since 2004 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 13 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 31 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 37 (2012 = 92*) (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 94 (2012 = 241)...