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2012 Video of the Week # 33 (WARNING!! Forklift Fatality caught on CCTV)
PLEASE BE ADVISED – this video is REAL and may be upsetting to some.  It is not shown to disrespect anyone, but a painful reminder of what happens around forklifts!  I want those who view this video to pay close attention that the deceased was a truck driver and he was wearing his high visibility vest; however, when PIT drivers can NOT see where they are going these vest do little to...
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2012 Photo of the Week #33 (Respiratory Protection)
This is UNREAL!  The lengths the human race will go to save $ over their own personal safety.  This is NOT a joke and was posted to an autobody shop forum as a way to help other painters using Isocyanates protect themselves!  You just can’t make this stuff up!  Many thanks to Gary from down under for sharing with us. … HomeRead More »
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Westrums Safety Culture Model Pathological Bureaucratic Generative
What does an organizational culture that gives safety a priority look like? (Patrick Hudson, 2001)
Reason (1997) has identified a number of characteristics that go to make up such a safety culture. These are: … HomeRead More »
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EPA fines the US Olympic Park for RMP violations related to their Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration process
The Utah Olympic Park agreed to pay a $7,000 fine this month after an EPA inspection found violations with the nonprofit’s documentation for handling anhydrous ammonia, a regulated, toxic chemical used to refrigerate the bobsled track over the winter months.  PLEASE NOTE there appears to be some inaccuracies in this news paper article.  CLICK HERE to see the “official inspection...
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Fatal Paper Mill Explosion was a catastrophic failure of an air receiver
The 2012 Memorial Day explosion and fire at a Minnesota paper mill that killed an employee and injured several more was caused by an overheated air compressor that ignited oil vapors in the compressor and an air receiver.  The report states the cooling water supply to the compressor was severely reduced in the hour before the explosion and that two other compressors had already shut off because...
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33 incidents & 2 updates (8/16/12)
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EPA Region X RMP/EPCRA Actions April 1-June 30, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed 38 enforcement actions from April 1 through June 30, 2012 to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments comply with the nation’s laws that protect public health and the environment.  Of the 38 actions: – 2 were RMP related to Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration processes for a total of $47,633 – 2 were EPCRA related to...
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How fast does my PRCS Rescue Service have to respond?
This is, without a doubt, the number one question posed regarding 1910.146(k).  The problem is that many think there is no time requirements at all, and on the other end of the spectrum are folks like me who think response readiness is CRITICAL.  OSHA has defined this response timing ( as well as other technical PRCS questions) for us in a formal settlement agreement that I wish to share…...
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21 incidents & 1 update (8/12/12)
  MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety” for their support!  since 2011 since 2012 since 2012 since 2009 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical             48 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 39 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 49 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009...
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Back to school safety tips from the National Safety Council
My two kids are starting back to school next week and it reminded me that I have neglected to share some back to school safety tips in the past couple of years.  Here are some tips from the National Safety Council for us to consider!  Remember, the key to safety is EDUCATING those we wish to IMPACT in a positive way and this includes our kids! … HomeRead More »
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Oregon OSHA urges caution following three workplace carbon monoxide incidents
For immediate release:July 31, 2012 Contact information:Melanie Mesaros, Public Information Officer503-947-7428     Oregon OSHA urges caution following three workplace carbon monoxide incidents Overexposures send workers to the hospital (Salem) –In recent weeks, employees at three different Portland-area worksites were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide while operating gas-powered...
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"Hazardous Locations" and complying with the "new" 1910.307
Although it is not really “new” any longer; OSHA revised 1910.307 in 2007 and many of the facts that are presented in this article may be “news” to a lot of you.  Many of the “new” requirements in 1910.307 Hazardous (classified) Locations are often not well understood or not even known.  This article, which has been extracted from an assortment of...
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