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		<title>Forklift Safety Checklist</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/forklift-safety-checklist</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/forklift-safety-checklist#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As one of the lifting equipment in plant site, forklift should receive adequate attention especially about its safety. Various potential hazards are associated with forklift operation. Complete check before forklift operation will ensure not only forklift driver safety, but also other employees and company assets.
A forklift safety checklist will help ensuring the forklift safety condition. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hearing Protection Devices</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-recognition/hearing-protection-devices</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-recognition/hearing-protection-devices#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hazard Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Equipment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hearing protection device]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hearing protection devices are used to control high level noise hazards, when engineering and administrative controls can not decrease the noise level. They may come in the form of ear plugs or ear muffs.
In order to know that you are exposed to high level noise hazards, then you should measure the noise level from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Hazards of Occupational Noise Exposure</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-recognition/the-hazards-of-occupational-noise-exposure</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-recognition/the-hazards-of-occupational-noise-exposure#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 07:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hazard Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[noise hazard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[occupational noise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[occupational noise hazards]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=547</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Occupational noise hazard are frequently ignored by most workers as well as employers because it is invisible. They prioritize visible hazards such like fire, hazardous chemical, compressed gases, falls, slips and electric hazards. They think these hazards could be harmful to workers’ safety and health directly. However, most worker and employers do not realize that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn From OSHA Plant Inspection Results</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-recognition/learn-from-osha-plant-inspection-results</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-recognition/learn-from-osha-plant-inspection-results#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hazard Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Improvements]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[OSHA inspection]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[safety and health violations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=411</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A few days ago, another company has been cited for safety and health violations after being inspected by OSHA that started in August 2009. The company is C&#38;W Industries in Union Springs, Alabama, which provides material handling systems.
According to ohsonline.com, there were some safety and health violations that were found during OSHA inspection. These violations [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hydrostatic Pressure Test Safety Checklist</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/hydrostatic-pressure-test-safety-checklist</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/hydrostatic-pressure-test-safety-checklist#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Safety Equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Inspection]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydrostatic hazards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydrostatic safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydrostatic test checklist]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=404</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hydrostatic test is used for confirming mechanical integrity of installed pressure vessels and pipe lines. It has to be completed before putting the pressure vessels and pipe lines in use.
According to ASME Section VIII Division I, hydrostatic pressure is conducted at the pressure of 1.5 times design pressure. If a vessel is design for holding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Simple Tip for Avoiding Accidental Valve Operation</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/a-simple-tip-for-avoiding-accidental-valve-operation</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/a-simple-tip-for-avoiding-accidental-valve-operation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Safety Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[risk assessment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ball valve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pipe isolation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[valve leak]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=398</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many drain valves around the plant site. These valves can be installed at equipments or pipe lines. Generally, they are operated only at certain conditions such as for draining condensate and depressurized equipment or piping line. In this case, we talk about ball valve with valve handle type as shown by the image [...]]]></description>
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		<title>15 Preventive Measures against Carbon Monoxide Hazards</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/15-preventive-measures-against-carbon-monoxide-hazards</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/15-preventive-measures-against-carbon-monoxide-hazards#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Safety Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon monoxide hazards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CO hazard controls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CO poisoning prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CO preventive measures]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=392</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Because carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, many workers in the plant site do not realize its existence in the workplace. Thus, preventive measures hold fundamental safety function in order to reduce carbon monoxide generation, avoid concentration buildup, alert workers about its existence and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
You may have established some preventive measures against [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carbon Monoxide Hazards in Chemical Plant</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/carbon-monoxide-hazards-in-chemical-plant</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/carbon-monoxide-hazards-in-chemical-plant#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon monoxide hazard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CO hazards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard identification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard in chemical plant]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=387</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon oxide is one of the toxic gases that are commonly found in chemical processing plant. It is used as raw material for other chemicals production or generated as by product from certain chemical processes.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, poisonous (toxic), odorless and tasteless gas. It is non-irritating gas, which is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in The Workplace</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/accident-prevention/preventing-slips-trips-and-falls-in-the-workplace</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/accident-prevention/preventing-slips-trips-and-falls-in-the-workplace#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[accident prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://chemicalplantsafety.net/?p=379</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) journal article &#8220;Slips, Trips &#38; Falls in Construction &#38; Mining: Causes &#38; Controls”, there are for factors that contribute to slips, trips and falls hazards in the workplace. They are workers, machines/equipments, works environment and management.
In addition, OSHA has released the top 10 safety violations for 2009 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introduction to UN Hazard Codes</title>
		<link>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/introduction-to-un-hazard-codes</link>
		<comments>http://chemicalplantsafety.net/hazard-control/introduction-to-un-hazard-codes#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lukman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[hazard control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chemical hazards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazard class]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hazard Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hazardous chemical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UN hazard code]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[UN has established hazard codes for hazardous substances. The codes are classified into 9 classes, where certain classes are divided into some sub-classes.
Hazard coding is given based on hazard characteristic of each substance. It is very important to know these hazard codes in case of hazard controls.
Here are these 9 hazard codes established by UN.
Class [...]]]></description>
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