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…
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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…
Fire Extinguisher Classification Meaning
Your workplace needs fire extinguishers, but you can’t just buy the first one you come across. With six types of…
6 Common Fire Sprinkler Myths
Many organizations are reluctant to install sprinkler systems on their premises. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) bear this out:…
Fire Pump Daily Inspection Checklist
Your fire pump is the Heart of your fire protection System A booster Pump Reinforces the public water supply when…
What’s an efficient way to account for everyone in the event of an on-site emergency?
Q: What’s an efficient way to account for everyone in the event of an on-site emergency? A: The only real…
E-Books:Introduction to Fire Safety Management
Introduction to Fire Safety Management has been produced for all students taking the NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate,…
E-Books:Means of Escape from Fire
The purpose is to set out in detail the principal legal controls over means of escape in new and altered…
E-Books:Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional
Safety science is a twenty-first-century term for everything that goes into the prevention of accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions, and other…
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…
Winter Fire Safety Tips
As summer turns to fall, it's a good idea to refresh your memory on fall fire safety tips. Some safety…