Since I was able to conduct my very first fit test, I was taught that the Qualitative method was ONLY permitted when the user was wearing an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) which needed a fit factor of 100 or less.  When I read 1910.134(f)(6), that is exactly how I read it today…  QLFT may only be used to fit test negative pressure air-purifying respirators that must achieve a fit factor of...

Let’s start with a quick quiz to test our knowledge of the manufacturer’s expectations of their equipment. 1) What are the three (3) different types of inspections that an Emergency SCBA must under go? Bonus Question related to #1:  Name the inspection/testing frequency for an SCBA cylinder that is composite fiber wrapped? 2) What test must be conducted on a LEVEL A suit on an annual...

I think someone has awakened the giant within the USA Government Safety Agencies!  Below is a SUMMARY of the document request from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to a business wanting to build a Gas Liquefaction Plant in Corpus Christi, TX.  For those involved in Process Safety, the list will be recognizable; but ask yourself… Would I be able to provide all...

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This report documents research undertaken in 2007 and 2008 to examine the important factors affecting the production of flammable vapour in incidents where large storage tanks of volatile liquids are overfilled. This is an important output from the Buncefield response programme that was not published on completion due to constraints on HSL staff involved in the investigation arising from the legal...

  MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2012 since 2012 since 2009 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical             43 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 38 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 43 (2011...

And we wonder how PRCS fatalities still happen in the USA!?!?!?!  What Larry, Mo and Curly do their entry.  And for those who believe that public works projects does not need OSHA to drive safety, well here is some evidence that position may be a bit flawed.  Notice the non-entry rescue capabilities, air monitoring, etc.!  I can hear it now… Bob just jump down there real quick...

CLICK HERE for another fire sprinkler head with a COUNTERFEIT UL Approval. http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/corporate/newsroom/newsitem.jsp?cpath=%2Fglobal%2Feng%2Fcontent%2Fcorporate%2Fnewsroom%2Fpublicnotices%2Fdata%2Ful-and-loss-prevention-certification-board-lpcb-warn_20120713080000.xml    

  MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support! since 2012 since 2012 since 2009 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical             42 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 38 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 42 (2011...

A lawn contractor was trimming grass near the front door. Gravel was next to the building and the string from the trimmer caught “something” and propelled it into the front door / window. The window shattered. No one was hurt.    

I wish all the states made compliance this simple!  Well done MI. … HomeRead More »