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2013 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
25
(2012 = 68)
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
53
(2012 = 52)
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining*
68
(2012 = 92*)
(2011 = 248)
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
*no longer includes China accidents
Explosions
148
(2012 = 241)
(2011 = 218)
(2010 =...
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On March 7, 2013, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of Respondent’s facility to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. part 68 under section 112(r)(7) of the Act. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations
implementing section 112(r)(7) of the Act by failing to comply with the specific requirements outlined in the...
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It has come to our attention that some manufacturer(s) have changed the design of their auto purgers by installing a Relief Valve (RV) with the package. The owner’s manual of the component specifically lists the RV as a pre-assembled component and requires the installation of a “vent line” on this RV. This seems to be a considerable change from past designs and needs to...
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Are you tired of pressure testing your process piping after the pressure boundary has been breached?
Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars on high-cost nitrogen to pressure test your process piping? Are you tired of all the procedural documents you must have in place to perform this testing? And all of the training you must do for the personnel performing this testing? Well, I have a special deal for you…
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OSHA believes that because of the need to follow the steps in the energy control procedure carefully and specifically, and the number of variables involved in controlling hazardous energy, a documented procedure is necessary for most energy control situations. However, the Agency has determined that in certain limited situations, documentation of the procedure will not add markedly to the protection...
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The company in this incident is WORLD-CLASS, but even that does not exempt them from a proper and TIMELY RESPONSE. This is a “lesson to be learned” event! The company is still dealing with the fallout 3 years later. You do not want to be in their shoes!!! When the 911 Dispatch is calling you – it is not a good sign. Then the stammering and lack of direction the facility provided...
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Take notice where the highly saturated vapor is going… to the ground – NOT rising!
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Another great video showing the HIGHLY EFFECTIVE use of a plastic tarp over a release point of Anhydrous Ammonia. Something so simple, cheap, and easy to use that can have that kind of impact makes a PLASTIC TARP a MUST HAVE in all NH3 emergency response trailers. Just MAKE SURE the tarp is 100% clean and has NOT been used for any other purpose before it is used in this manner. Compare...
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Cal/OSHA cited a company $200,825 for multiple serious and willful violations and two professional employer organizations (PEO) following the April death of a 26-year-old temporary worker who became entangled with the exposed rotating shaft of a mixer while mixing industrial adhesive. Cal/OSHA sanctioned the company for failing to identify and safeguard against the hazards of working near the...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: SAFTENG sued for Copy Right Infringement
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