SIP Consulting Services
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND CAUSE ANALYSIS
Scope of Work: Investigation and analysis of fatalities, injuries, and property damage accidents. Identification of actions and conditions contributing to the accident, analysis of root causes, and development of effective preventative measures.
Types of Operations Addressed: Include manufacturing, manual material handling, computer work stations, hazardous material handling and transportation, pipelines, railroads, underground salt dome storage caverns, emergency response operations, confined space entry, powered industrial trucks, lock-out operations, maintenance and services, construction, and premises safety.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
BEHAVIORAL SAFETY: Identification and development of the critical employee safe work habits required for achieving and sustaining accident free operations.
SERIOUS INCIDENT PREVENTION: Identification of the critical actions and processes required to prevent serious, high consequence accidents including those involving fatalities, major property damage, fires, explosions, hazardous material releases, transportation incidents, and other incidents.
ERGONOMICS & HUMAN FACTORS
Manual Material Handling, Lifting Safety, Biomechanics, Industrial Applications, Computer Work Stations, Quantification of Risks, Warnings and Instructions, Ergonomic Training, Ergonomic Team Development, Productivity Improvements
Our investigations include the use of sophisticated computer software such as The University of Michigan's 3d Static Posture Assessment Program that analyzes the effects of lifting and other manual tasks on the back. These assessments which use 3-dimensional modeling provide a scientifically-based quantified comparison of the forces involved in performing specific tasks to human physical capabilities and limitations.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY
Handling and storage (tank storage, warehousing, underground salt dome storage), loading and shipping (rail tank cars, tank trucks, drums), pipeline operations, Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Plans (RMP), Emergency Response Plans.
PREMISES SAFETY
Evaluating and analyzing the risks related to the design and maintenance of facility features such as stairs, ramps, and walkways.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): General Industry, Construction, Process Safety Management (PSM), Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Services include program assessments, improvement recommendations, compliance training, and litigation support.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Risk Management Plans, Hazardous Material Leak and Spill Reduction Programs
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