Ever wondered what 10-15 tons of Anhydrous Ammonia looks like when it is released from a busted hose during unloading? Wondered how big would the cloud be? How dense is the cloud? Does the cloud rise or fall to the ground? Well here are some great shots showing us all these things.
One of the most common errors made by HAZMAT personnel! Can you see the mistake?
These pictures are the result of a SCBA Cylinder incident which happened on 6th of April 2008 at 2130 hrs in a Fire Station in XXXXXXXXX.Here’s what happened: (5 photos)
UPDATED on 6/23/2017 This study was conducted in conjunction with the Faculty of the Undergraduate College of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University, Virginia; the Harrisonburg (VA) Fire Department; and the Harrisonburg (VA) Rescue Squad HRS. Although not done as a true research study, it was done as well as could be expected
2015 UPDATE: Some of my refrigeration PSM buddies reminded me that the industry now has its own RAGAGEP for piping installation, ANSI/IIAR 4-2015, Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. I do applaud the IIAR for their work in establishing this ANSI standard for the industry, but for those so happy to “correct me” I like to point
Not a year goes by where I am teaching a HAZMAT or PSM course at a facility that has ammonia (NH3) where I am challenged on the fact that NH3 is explosive/flammable. I stress that it takes 160,000 ppm of the gas for it to burn, but it WILL BURN when it reaches this level
Some interesting data put together each year by the Wisconsin Department of Public Health Services. 2009 is the most recent update to their data. Here are the summaries: Since 1993, Wisconsin has had 768 uncontrolled ammonia releases, representing approximately 45 releases per year. 445 (58%) of Wisconsin’s ammonia releases involved refrigeration systems. A total of 302 people have sustained injuries as
Bryan, I am sure that you have seen some of the information on what OSHA is requiring Education Centers to do regarding monitoring OSHA Outreach Trainers. However, you may not have seen the details surrounding this program which I am attaching for your use. Attached is an internal OSHA document that went to all Education
For all of you out there involved in behavior based safety, I have a TRICK QUESTION for you… Is it easier to convince people to AVOID an UNSAFE ACT or is it easier to get them to COMMIT a SAFE ACT? I ask this because I am trying to figure out a plan of attack
A little dark safety humor… DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to
