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Compliance Tip: Next time your using a handrail...
Have you ever gone up or down a flight of stairs and noticed that you could not maintain a hold on the railing?  Is this a compliance issue, a safety concern, or both?  Some clients tell us we are splitting hairs when we come across this in our audits; but it is actually VERY EASY to catch, as safety professionals should be using handrails!!!  And when we do and we have to let go because...
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Chlorine and Mouthpiece Emergency Escape Respirators
Question:  Can an employer use “mouthpiece respirators” as escape respirators when working in/around chlorine?  OSHA’s answer may surprise you!  These types of ESCAPE ONLY respirators are widely used still today.  Although I am not a big fan of these respirators, they can be used safely and play a critical role in emergency situations.  OSHA makes a GREAT...
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2013 Photo of the Week #15 (Ladder)
 
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EPA cites Ammonia Distributor $5,000
On August 16, 2012, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the 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) of the CAA. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the CAA by failing to comply with the regulations as noted on the enclosed Risk...
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EPA cites Ammonia Ag Distributor $2,800
On January 24, 2012, EPA conducted a compliance inspection to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the CAA. The EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the CAA by failing to comply with the regulations as noted on the enclosed Risk Management Program Inspection Findings...
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2013 Video of the Week #15 (Derrickman Nearmiss - Fall)
MANY Thanks to Bob Cornett and his MSHA Safety Share Group for this video!
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A new version of MARPLOT is available (4.2.3)
A new version of MARPLOT is available at http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/cameo/marplot.htm What’s changed in MARPLOT 4.2.3? Fixed the Go to Address feature which was using a discontinued web service.  It now uses a MapQuest API. Updated the Topo basemap layers, which are web mapping services (WMS) provided by other organizations. Minor changes and bug fixes.
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PHMSA ALERT: Recycling and Disposal of Compressed Gas Cylinders
PHMSA has become aware of instances where marked and unmarked cylinders have being taken to recycling facilities for disposal while still containing compressed gases and other hazardous materials. Cylinders that have not been purged of their contents can pose a serious risk to health and safety.  In the event of a catastrophic failure, the sudden release of compressed gas could cause the...
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OSHA issues LOI on the NEW HAZCOM Std and Combustible Dust
This is in response to your inquiry on behalf of the American Chemistry Council concerning how OSHA’s March 26, 2012, revisions to its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) apply to combustible dust. Below I summarize each of your questions and provide our response to it. … HomeRead More »
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EPA RMP citations @ (Ethanol Plant w/Ammonia & $46K)
Anhydrous ammonia (CAS# 7664-41-7) and a flammable mixture (butane and pentane) (CAS # 00-ll-ll) are regulated substances and are present at the Facility in amounts greater than the threshold quantities.  The inspection found the following: … HomeRead More »
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EPA RMP citations @ Natural Gas Processing Plant (Flammables & $42K)
The process at the Facility involves the separation of propane, butane, ethane and isobutane from the incoming natural gas using compressors and a process skid. The separated gases are stored together in a 10,000-gallon storage tank, which when full weighs 67,000 pounds, for transportation off-site.  The National Fire Protection Administration’s Code 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code,...
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Nonsparking Tools (USFA)
CLICK HERE to download the Coffee Break Training from USFA http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2013_15.pdf  
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