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...
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According to AS/NZS 60079.29.2:2008 (Gas Detectors – Selection, installation, use and maintenance of detectors for flammable gases and oxygen) a...
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When working in hazardous atmospheres, it's not enough to rely on your senses to verify that the area is safe to...
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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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Radon is an invisible, odourless, tasteless, radioactive gas formed by the disintegration of uranium in the soil. Long-term exposure to...
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The Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into an Aug. 28, 2016 nitrous oxide explosion at an Airgas...
