Several major revisions have been made to the 2024 edition of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. … HomeRead More »

The 2024 edition includes a revision to change written hot work permits to documented hot work permits to address the use of new digital platforms used to issue permits.  The biggest change is… A requirement has also been added to allow the duration of the fire watch to be reduced to… … HomeRead More »

The 2024 edition includes the following changes: … HomeRead More »

Major changes in the 2024 edition include: … HomeRead More »

The Hot Work Permit element of both OSHA’s PSM standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan is one of the shortest elements’ of the 14 elements.  Its presence is to require a written permit to be issued when performing Hot Work in/on/adjacent to a covered process.  Some may not fully understand the need for this element, but if we go back and look at 1910.252(a), it uses the...

As we have discussed many times in the SAFTENG social media groups, there seems to be an increase in catastrophic fires associated with large-scale construction.  The IFC is attempting to address these devastating losses through some new code requirements in CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION.  The code requires a site safety plan with 13 specific topics to cover and...

The plans and procedures required in Sections 2203.5 Housekeeping, 2203.6 Standard Operational Procedures, and 2203.7 Emergency Response Plan (ERP) shall be reviewed annually and updated as process changes require. Initial and annual refresher training shall be provided to employees involved in operating, maintaining, and supervising facilities that handle combustible dust. Initial and annual...

A written emergency response plan (ERP) shall be developed for preventing, preparing for, and responding to work-related emergencies involving combustible dusts, including but not limited to fire and explosion. The following information shall be developed into the ERP: … HomeRead More »

Dust-producing equipment and all associated equipment, including dust-collection equipment, shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and specifications and applicable codes. The inspection, testing, and maintenance program shall include the following, as applicable: … HomeRead More »

Hot work and similar spark-producing operations shall not be conducted in or adjacent to combustible dust-producing areas unless precautions have been taken to provide safety. Hot work shall be permitted only in safe, designated areas in accordance with Chapter 35. Hot work is prohibited on equipment that is operating. Conspicuous signs with the following warning shall be posted in the vicinity of...

Flexible hose shall be permitted if designed and installed in accordance with the following requirements: … HomeRead More »

Dust-producing equipment and dust-handling equipment, including but not limited to vacuums, dust collection systems, dryers, mixers, blenders, separators, conveyors, storage containers, silos, or other similar devices, shall be listed and shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended standards. 2203.2.1 Signages and markings Signages and markings shall be provided in accordance...