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Marsh’s 23rd edition of The 100 Largest Losses explores the largest property damage losses to impact the hydrocarbon extraction, transport, and processing industry, making it a valuable publication for risk professionals working across the energy sector.
The information set out in this report is compiled from Marsh’s energy loss database, which holds almost 10,000 records of losses spanning...
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Source: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2014_49.pdf
NOTE: If you work in the USA, you must also comply with OSHA’s Handrail requirements found in 1910.23(e)(5)(i)…
1910.23(e)(5)(i) A handrail shall consist of a lengthwise member mounted directly on a wall or partition by means of brackets attached to the lower side of the handrail so as to offer no obstruction...
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Twas the night before Christmas and all through the mines,not a worker was digging, no coal on the lines. The hats and the lamps all hung in a row,gave a glisten of rock dust to all those below. When what to ones wondering pause came the fact,that miners are dedicated and stay on track. Above the cold ground there arose such a clatter,the townspeople rose to see what was the matter. When what to ones’...
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Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders are being filled by decanting equipment. These cylinders can be for commercial use (e.g. forklift trucks) or for domestic use (e.g. cook tops, barbecues, and camping). It is critical that all decanting operations are carried out in a suitable and safe manner.
What happened?
A fire broke out at a business whilst LPG cylinders were being filled using decanting...
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So you have to make the call… Is this an incidental release or would this release rise to the level of sounding the alarm, evacuating the engine room – thus making this an emergency response?
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This is another lesson’s learned regarding piping and its mechanical integrity. On October 6, 2011, an explosion and subsequent fire occurred in the Middle Distillate Unifiner (MDU) area at a Canadian refinery and injured 52 workers. This third party analysis of the piping involved and its failure mode paint an ugly picture of how improper MI management can lead one to misunderstand the true...
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2015 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
55
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Aerial
60
(2013=62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
401
2013=87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*no longer includes China
Explosions
157
(2013=194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
20
(2013=51)
(2012 = 52)
Falls
97
(2013=106)
(2012 = 99)
Work Zone
33
(2013=42)
(2012 = 62)
Trenching
20
(2013=25)
(2012 = 44)
LOTO/Guards
38
(2013=31)
(2012 = 44)
Confined...
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OSHA found plant workers and temporary workers employed by two staffing agencies were exposed to hazards and other dangerous safety and health violations at the plant. The inspection resulted in 30 OSHA citations against the nail polish manufacturer and staffing agencies. Proposed penalties total $139,500. The plant faces $109,500 in penalties for 23 serious violations, which exposed plant employees...
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PHMSA has become aware of the sale of adapters designed to allow refilling of DOT 39 cylinders using larger cylinders (see attached photographs). These adaptors are sold at various retail outlets and online. Some of the common trade names are the “Mac Coupler”, “Mr. Heater” and “Shnozzle”. “MacCoupler” is manufactured by KM North America in Traverse City, MI. “Mr. Heater” and “Shnozzle” are manufactured...
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