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If a combustible dust explosion occurs, it often results in severe injuries, burns, or deaths. Employees can reduce the potential...
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A major fire is a credible scenario for any site or installation that is involved in the storage of liquid...
The explosion is the result of rapid combustion with a sudden, violent change of pressure involving the liberation and expansion...
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Three recent explosions involved pyrophoric materials in storage tanks. The following incidents occurred when pyrophoric materials on the insides of...
Electrical equipment can cause explosions in certain atmospheres. Equipment used in areas where explosive concentrations of dust or vapors may...
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Hot work is common in a variety of industries and workplaces, but it can also be extremely dangerous. It’s important that...
Q:What is the Meaning of LEL , UEL and PID ? A:Â Lower and Upper Explosive Limits for Flammable Gases and...
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According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil &...
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Effective communication during a shift handover provides a strong layer of protection in preventing major incidents.In the oil & gas...
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Explosions in food trucks can occur when propane leaks from equipment or a fuel tank, builds up inside a truck,...
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Summary A young worker was welding on the transom of an aluminum boat. Flammable vapour underneath the deck was not...
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Businesses need to communicate with their employees about safety on a regular basis. Safety posters can be effective way to...
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Many dusts are combustible, which means they can catch fire and burn. When fine dust particles catch fire while they’re suspended...
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Following a recent incident, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is issuing an urgent warning to owners, plant operators and...
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Torrance, CA – A breakdown in safety management played a major role in an explosion at a refinery in Torrance...
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The Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into an Aug. 28, 2016 nitrous oxide explosion at an Airgas...