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How to Safely Cool Processing Tanks and Silos
Most food and beverage processing plants have atmospheric tanks and silos that need to be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. Processors understandably need to cool down this equipment quickly after steam or hot Clean-in-Place (CIP) sanitization to resume production, but should do so safely and with properly designed systems. In the latest issue […]
Read moreGain More Clarity with FMEA
Hopefully, compliance with permit limits is not a significant issue at your facility right now: Your equipment is in good shape and your operators educated and effective. What happens tomorrow, though? Do you know how much funding to request for next year and can you justify that amount? The latest issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter […]
Read moreMinimum Flow in Centrifugal Pumps: Flow Protection
The March 2022 issue of From Experience described some of the causes and consequences of operating a centrifugal pump below its Minimum Continuous Safe Flow (MCSF). In the April issue, we explore three of the main methods to achieve flow protection: continuous bypass, automated flow-controlled recirculation, and self-contained automatic recirculation valves. Read it today!
Read moreOSHA Reporting Rule Changes Announced
In a recent announcement, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced proposed rules designed to amend federal occupational injury/illness recordkeeping regulations (29 CFR 1904.41). According to OSHA, “the current regulation requires certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA.” Under the proposed rule, “certain establishments in certain high-hazards industries would be […]
Read moreDo You Know the Minimum Flow in Centrifugal Pumps?
The Minimum Continuous Safe Flow (MCSF) is the flow at which a pump can operate continuously without excessive wear from hydraulic anomalies and temperature rise associated with low flow conditions. The March issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at the MCSF, including consequences for operating above or below the minimum flow requirement. Read it […]
Read moreThree Ways to Handle PSM/RMP Compliance with Limited Staff
Hiring and maintaining qualified staff can be an extremely difficult challenge in today’s world. With limited staff in place, time for activities such as maintaining compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program or the EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) can be at a premium. Yet just because your organization may be operating with fewer […]
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