Flammable liquids are “volatile liquids” with relatively low boiling points. This means it does not take much to get these materials boiling, especially on a hot summer day. And just like that pot of boiling water on our stove, the flammable liquids in these above-ground tanks can generate tremendous volumes of flammable vapors, which can travel great distances and ignite. But the main...

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Abbott since 2008, Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11 2011 Fatality Tracker  Electrical  49 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 60 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 152 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 159 (2010 =...

September 29, 2010 To – MA17 Solenoid Valve Customer Re – Safety Recall of certain Sporlan/Refrigeration Specialties MA17 solenoid valves Standard Machine & Manufacturing Co. manufactures MA17 solenoid valves for Sporlan and Refrigeration Specialties, both divisions of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Standard Machine and Parker have been made aware of a small number of fractures of the...

This video is a good one to show how difficult it can be to rescue workers out of water.  It also helps explain why OSHA Maritime standards require 90′ of rope on the rescue rings!!!

This is a GREAT video that shows the vast difference in how plastic sheeting with a Flame Resistance rating performs when introduced to a flame compared to non-rated plastic sheeting. … HomeRead More »

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MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth since 6/2011, and Suzlon since 2009 2011 Fatality Tracker  Electrical  49 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 60 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 148 (2010...

The propane rail car fire in CA has caught my attention. In reviewing video footage from the scene, I was surprised to see a $1,000,000 engine sitting in close proximity to a burning rail car. I tend to stay out of these things until I am called to get involved, but this one is odd. Why would a Captain even take his/her crew into such close proximity of this situation? … HomeRead More &r...

  MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth since 6/2011, and Suzlon since 2009 2011 Fatality Tracker  Electrical  48  (2010 = 90)  (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 60 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 147 (2010...

Most of the permit-required confined space standard requirements are in place to ensure that employees can safely enter and work inside permit spaces. The hazards within the space MUST be eliminated or controlled BEFORE entry is allowed. Testing and monitoring MUST be performed in order to ensure that entry conditions are acceptable before entry and that they remain so during the entire entry...

MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! Polyone since 7/11, S-Con, Inc since 7/11, Michels Corporation since 7/11, Fluor-B&W Portsmouth since 6/2011, and Suzlon since 2009 2011 Fatality Tracker  Electrical  48  (2010 = 90)  (2009 = 100)  Forklift/Manlift  Mobile Equipment   60  (2010...