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SAFTENG has:
- Over 19,000 categorized unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injury photos
- Over 1,500 ppt's & doc's in the SAFTENG Library
- Over 5,000 Technical Articles on Process Safety, Emergency Response & OSH topics
- Over 450 videos (those not allowed on YouTube Channel)
Many THANKS to my NEW Members and those who CONTINUE to support SAFTENG:
OH Consultation studied 16 SHARP companies to see the effect before and after on several economic and safety factors. Highlights:
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OSHA’s most recent PSM Letter of Interpretation (LOI) confirms their position on covered process battery limits. I struggle with this, as their position states, and I quote, “Neither the application paragraph nor the definition of “process,” states or implies that controls can limit the extent or boundaries of a PSM-covered process.”
With this position, OSHA does not appear...
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No mention if this inspection was an NEP, scheduled, or complaint; but 9 of 12 citations were PSM. They include:
1) The employer did not develop P&IDs which accurately represent current equipment for the ammonia refrigerationsystem.
2) No periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually.
3) The employer did not train affected employees prior to the start-up of the...
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MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING
“Partners in Safety” for their support!
Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008
2011 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
57
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
Mobile Equipment
67
(2010 = 110)
(2009=88)
Mining
158
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
Explosions
171
(2010...
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There are a few times I can’t entirely agree with OSHA’s position on safety, and when I do, it has always been that the agency has been “too soft,” but not this time. In a recent citation, OSHA cited a steel mill for improper LOTO after a driver got out of his truck and went to the rear of the truck to clear a jam in a dump chute. Another worker then entered the...
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HMIS® III Implementation Manual, Third Edition This manual guides first-time users of HMIS III through implementation...
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Another video that EVERY WORKER should see! Although I must warn you, this video contains some harsh language and graphic images – IT IS TRUE TO LIFE AND DEATH! Very HIGH IMPACT for just three minutes. Many thanks to Stephen Harris for sharing.
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What is wrong with this photo??? Well… no body-harness, the rescue rope, and having it tied around the waist of the entrant. Sadly, this photo is from the official IL EPA Underground Storage tank website. Click Read More below to see the full-size image or the IL EPA link. THANKS to “Mike” for sharing.
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MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING
“Partners in Safety” for their support!
ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008, PolyOne since 2011
2011 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
56
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
Mobile Equipment
65
(2010 = 110)
(2009=88)
Mining
158
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
Explosions
171
(2010...
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MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING
“Partners in Safety” for their support!
Energy Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008, Abbott since 2008, PolyOne since 2011
2011 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
55
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
Mobile Equipment
64
(2010 = 110)
(2009=88)
Mining
156
(2010...
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Transporting Mini-Excavators
Lessons to be Learned:(15 photos)
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Many THANKS to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA Region V, for posting this great summary.
All are construction 10 hour/30 cards.
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