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Many THANKS to my NEW Members and those who CONTINUE to support SAFTENG:
As human nature goes, we know if we give an inch, some will take a mile. This belief could not be more real than in Lockout/Tagout and the “Minor Servicing” exception. The “rule” is to LOCK IT OUT, and the “minor servicing” exception is just that, an exception to the rule. OSHA has set the bar pretty high for what we can claim as “minor servicing,” and this article looks to dispel the myths...
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2014 is a big year for changes in the EPCRA Tier II Reporting, which by the way is due by March 1st. This year, OH EPA (and I am sure OH is not the only state) is now requiring the person responsible for the Tier II forms to obtain an “approval signature” from the responding fire department OR an LEPC representative. On page 13 of OH-EPA’s Facility Reporting Compliance Manual it...
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MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and
RENEWING Partners in Safety
since 2012
since 2013
since 2005
since 2006
since 2014
returning partner from 2012
2014 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
8
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Manlift
8
(2013=62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
7
2013=87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*no longer includes China accidents
Explosions
30
(2013=194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
6
(2013=51)
(2012...
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TOO MANY believe diesel fuel is somehow this magically safe fuel! Once Diesel fuel reaches it’s flashpoint (~135-145F) it takes ONLY 0.6% to achieve its LEL. Gasoline has an LEL of around 1.0%. Here is what can happen to your “diesel tank” when it is involved in a fire.
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Sizing emergency venting for atmospheric flammable liquid storage tanks is a safety-critical requirement, yet we often find it undersized. The core objective is to provide sufficient relief capacity so that, in the event of an external “exposure fire,” the tank does not rupture due to rapid internal pressure buildup from vaporizing liquid. Unlike normal venting (which handles thermal expansion...
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In June I will be presenting with my good friend and safety colleague Jonathan Zimmerman at the ASSE Conference in FL. Our presentation is “Process Safety Management Best Practices, Lessons Learned and Enforcement Trend”. Here is a peak at some very interesting data regarding PSM inspections from May 26, 1992 – February 26, 2014. Stop by our session in June and see much...
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MANY THANKS to my NEWEST and
RENEWING Partners in Safety
since 2012
since 2013
since 2005
since 2006
since 2014
returning partner from 2012
2014 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
8
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Manlift
8
(2013=62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
7
2013=87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*no longer includes China accidents
Explosions
27
(2013=194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
6
(2013=51)
(2012...
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The following has been updated to resolve erroneous or incomplete data with reference to Category 2 and 3 Information and expanded resources for Category 1 compliance. This memorandum replaces the November 1, 2013, memo on the same topic. DFS apologizes for any confusion on the matter. We have passed the final deadline for permits to be submitted under 527 CMR 33.00. I am sending this memorandum summarizing...
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Although the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) does not become fully implemented until June 1, 2016, some provisions are already in effect or will soon be in effect (e.g., training). Per 29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(l), by December 1, 2013, all employers whose employees are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals should have provided training on the revised HCS label elements and the...
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Before OSHA reports are cleared and posted to its database, each summary undergoes a thorough investigation, revision, and screening process by OSHA, which can delay posting up to 5 years. For those reasons, the National Board has elected to research summaries that are greater than five years old. National Board began with years 2002-2007, and then on an annual basis will add the next year’s...
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