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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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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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“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...
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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!
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For immediate release:July 31, 2012
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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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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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… Providing each authorized entrant or that employee’s authorized representative with the opportunity to observe any monitoring or testing of permit spaces. How many of us have this compliance requirement written into our CS Entry program or permitting procedure? During an inspection, the OSHA CSHO will be looking for evidence this requirement is being met. It is NOT acceptable to claim...
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A truck was carring 2 Acetylene gas cylinders and 2 Oxygen gas cylinder in the back and it caught fire in the middle of road. The cylinder on fire flew like a missle, hit at a car, penetrated the car roof and final stopped after hit it a second car front bumper.
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(UPDATED on 8/14/12 @ 11:40 a.m.) I can not vouch for this entire video as I was unable to watch it all (fear of extreme heights with no PFAS). I did listen to all (with a few stomach turning peeks here and there) and there are some interesting comments about “free climbing” and that OSHA accepts this practice (????). This is absolutely UNREAL and to see it done with ZERO fall...
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What is meant by the term “critical utilities” when used in context with process safety? I like to define the term as any utility that plays a safety role within the covered process. Probably the most common “critical utility” is the use of nitrogen within a flammable liquid process, where nitrogen is used for blanketing tanks, inerting flammable atmospheres, blowing lines, etc. But...
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When will companies learn!!! Hanging a safety banner is just asking for it! I love these as they are ALWAYS an opportunity to poke fun at ourselves and our profession. In a recent article in MS regarding changes to the state worker comp drug and post-accident drug testing they highlighted a local company. The picture shows the workplace with the infamous safety banner touting...
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MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING
“Partners in Safety” for their support!
since 2011
since 2012
since 2012
since 2009
2012 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
46
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
Mobile Equipment
39
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining
49
(2011...
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