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January 25, 2013
Over the years we have seen a very large movement to skinny down PSM/RMP operating procedures. At first glance this movement makes a lot of sense; but with any great idea comes pitfalls and it is the pitfalls that I would like to discuss in this posting. Recently we came across the end results of this movement gone awry… an SOP that had been annually certified but yet contained...
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January 25, 2013
Unfortunately I have several adults close to me that just will not wear their seatbelt. They do not even like riding with me anymore as I will not put the car into gear until they BUCKLE UP and I refuse to ride with them because they will not BUCKLE UP. Their children are now becoming fine young adults, but even they struggle from time-to-time to BUCKLE UP, but give me no grief when I “remind...
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January 25, 2013
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety…
since 2006
since 2011
since 2007
since 2012
2013 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
2
(2012 = 68)
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
5
(2012 = 52)
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining*
8
(2012 = 92*)
(2011 = 248)
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
*no longer...
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January 25, 2013
To change things up a bit, let’s take a test to see just how well we understand the inner workings and limitations of flammable storage cabinets.
TRUE or FALSE- Glass containers should NOT be used to store flammable liquids inside flammable storage cabinets.
How many latch points must be on each door on a flammable liquid cabinet?
EXTRA CREDIT – Explain why that number is required
TRUE...
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January 25, 2013
How many of you work at a facility that requires “spark proof” tools in hazardous locations? Is this done as a “Best Practice” within the company or is this thought to be an OSHA and/or NFPA requirement? Well, the answer may surprise you…
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January 24, 2013
On June 25, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to update respirator approval standards in response to a petition to amend our regulations, current requirements for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) remaining service-life indicators or warning devices. These indicators are built into a respirator to alert the user that...
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January 23, 2013
OSHA has cited a pasta manufacturing plant with 12 safety and PSM violations following a complaint inspection alleging workers were exposed to ammonia hazards in July 2012 at the plant, which was being retrofitted for use as a pasta production facility. Proposed fines total $54,000. Eight serious violations of OSHA’s PSM standard were cited for deficiencies in the company’s ammonia refrigeration...
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January 22, 2013
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety…
since 2006
since 2011
since 2007
since 2012
2013 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
2
(2012 = 68)
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
4
(2012 = 52)
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining*
8
(2012 = 92*)
(2011 = 248)
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
*no...
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