The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program statistics as of June 6, 2013… 44,000 preliminary assessments were reviewed by DHS from facilities with chemicals of interest  4,331 facilities are currently covered by CFATS  Over 3,000 facilities voluntarily removed, reduced, or modified their holdings of chemicals of interest ...

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PHMSA has concluded that Shasta Fire Equipment, Inc. of Redding, CA, certified DOT-specification, exemption, and special permit cylinders with Requalification Identification Number (RIN) D183 between March 6, 2013 and May 6, 2013, WITHOUT performing proper requalification testing to verify the suitability of the cylinders for continued service, as required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49...

Does my facility need a first aid team?  Seems to be an easy question to answer, but there are a lot of “condition” that will affect the answer.  First thing we have to discuss is the multiple OSHA standards that may come into play, as there is more to this assessment than 1910.151.  Here is how I break it down…. … HomeRead More »

Here, one hard hat full (11 lbs. or 5 kg.) of coal dust is placed in a trough approximately 2/3 of the height of the enclosure, which measures 10 ft. wide x 12 ft. deep x 15 ft. high. A small charge was then introduced to disturb and suspend the dust followed by an ignition source (bottle rocket).

  Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety…   since 2013 returning from 2007 since 2004 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 11 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 28 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining* 37 (2012 = 92*) (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) *no longer includes China accidents Explosions 84 (2012...

A study of equipment failures in the process industries indicates human and organizational errors are the major cause.  One in five accidents caused by equipment failures in the chemical process industries is the result of human and organizational errors. Significant factors in equipment failures included: Poor contractor control Failure to follow procedures Lack of planning Poor management and...

These “jersey barriers” are being used in all types of workplaces for all types of uses.  They have even found their way into PSM/RMP facilities and are being used as vehicle barriers around critical equipment and for CFATS complaince on the security side.  This weeks video shows what can go wrong when these 1 ton barriers are NOT handled properly!  MANY THANKS to WorkSa...