7 Causes For Quench Cracking Of Steel
Seven reasons for quench cracking failures in steel.
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EPA Proposes One Year Compliance Date Extension on Spill Prevention Rule for Metal And Other Manufacturing
EPA is currently proposing to:
Extend the date by which the owners or operators of certain facilities must prepare or amend and implement an SPCC plan by one year to November 10, 2011;
The proposed amendments do not remove the regulatory requirement for owners or operators of facilities in operation before August 16, 2002 (other than facilities with milk containers described above), to maintain and continue implementing an SPCC plan in accordance with the SPCC regulations then in effect.
EPA is seeking comment on whether a shorter extension period (6 to 9 months) is warranted for facilities rather than the proposed one year extension. -
5 Tips For Best OSHA 300 Log Recording
Here are 5 tips to help keep your OSHA 300 up to requirements:
Record ALL hours worked by ALL employees covered by the records – Hourly , Salary, Part Time, and Temporary.
If necessary, estimate the average number workers by 2000 to obtain hours worked.
Verify hours by confirming against what amount was paid to unemployment insurance.
If the hours you report are too low (underestimated) the incidence rate will be too high.
If the hours you report are too high (overestimated) the incidence rate will be too low. -
3.5 Million Manufacturing Jobs Lost This Decade
98 out of the top 100 U.S. markets lost manufacturing jobs over the past decade. 3,472,500 according to this study of BLS data.
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Manufacturing Has Changed
There is a skilled Labor Shortage here in the US. Low skill low wage jobs are shrinking. What remains are high skill, high thinking, high value jobs. Now is a great time for talented young people to enter Manufacturing and acquire skills for success.
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Killed Steel
Steel is killed to improve its soundness and internal structure. Silicon, Aluminum, Niobium, Vanadium, and sometimes Manganese are added to scavenge oxygen in the molten steel.
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Wolverine Machine, Solar Cars and Leading Technology
PMPA member Wolverine Machine had an important role in the manufacture of the university of Michigan’s Winning Solar Car this year.
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Cell Phones and Driving
30 states have banned cell phone use while driving. Shouldn’t you?
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Severe Violator Enforcement Program
OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program establishes procedures and enforcement actions, including mandatory follow-up inspections and inspections of other worksites of the same company where similar hazards or deficiencies may be present. It replaces OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP).
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Interdependence Day
Here are four hallmarks of our independent interdependence:
Citizenship
Stewardship
Diversity and Coexistence
Sustainable Improvement