Combustible dust awareness
If a combustible dust explosion occurs, it often results in severe injuries, burns, or deaths. Employees can reduce the potential…
Tag: Explosion
Liquid Hydrocarbon Storage Tank Fires system
A major fire is a credible scenario for any site or installation that is involved in the storage of liquid…
Everything you need to know about the explosion
The explosion is the result of rapid combustion with a sudden, violent change of pressure involving the liberation and expansion…
What are pyrophoric materials and what are their hazards?
Three recent explosions involved pyrophoric materials in storage tanks. The following incidents occurred when pyrophoric materials on the insides of…
Guideline for Hazardous Locations
Electrical equipment can cause explosions in certain atmospheres. Equipment used in areas where explosive concentrations of dust or vapors may…
Working Safely with High Temperatures
Hot work is common in a variety of industries and workplaces, but it can also be extremely dangerous. It’s important that…
What is Meaning of %LEL , %UEL , PID
Q:What is the Meaning of LEL , UEL and PID ? A: Lower and Upper Explosive Limits for Flammable Gases and…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil &…
Why Poor Shift Handover Can Lead to Serious Oil & Gas Incidents
Effective communication during a shift handover provides a strong layer of protection in preventing major incidents.In the oil & gas…
Safety Flash: Reducing the risk of propane explosions in food trucks
Explosions in food trucks can occur when propane leaks from equipment or a fuel tank, builds up inside a truck,…
Safety Flash: Explosion during welding operation
Summary A young worker was welding on the transom of an aluminum boat. Flammable vapour underneath the deck was not…
3 New Ways To Display Signs & Posters
Businesses need to communicate with their employees about safety on a regular basis. Safety posters can be effective way to…
Combustible dust
Many dusts are combustible, which means they can catch fire and burn. When fine dust particles catch fire while they’re suspended…
Risk of Explosion during Removal of Split Rim/Multi Piece Wheels from Vehicles-Safety Moment #8
Following a recent incident, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is issuing an urgent warning to owners, plant operators and…
CSB cites lack of safety management in final report on California refinery explosion
Torrance, CA – A breakdown in safety management played a major role in an explosion at a refinery in Torrance…
CSB: Fatal Airgas Nitrous Oxide Explosion Was No Laughing Matter
The Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into an Aug. 28, 2016 nitrous oxide explosion at an Airgas…