The answers to the top questions I get about the DOT ERG Booklets: 1) there are 3,233 Hazardous Materials listed 2) there are 465 TIH/PIH Hazardous Materials listed 3) there are 127 Water Reactive Hazardous Materials listed 4) there are still 172 Guides listed in 2012…. Membership Required You must be a member to access...
2012 DOT ERG by the numbers Read More »
A fully wrapped composite SCBA cylinder catastrophically failed while stored inside a fire truck parked inside a fire house. Although no one was hurt, the incident caused significant damage to the fire truck and minor damage to the fire truck parked next to it. Extensive analysis of the failed cylinder showed that it was caused…...
SCBA Cylinder Catastrophic Failure from Stress Corrosion Cracking Read More »
UPDATED 10/22/2019 with new images and new explanations. UPDATE: Please see my June 2017 posting PHMSA’s New Cylinder “Special Permit” authorizes an extension of the 15-year service life of certain carbon fiber reinforced aluminum-lined cylinders (DOT-CFFC) In general, composite-reinforced cylinders used with self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) all have a 15-year maximum life span. SCBA…...
Hydro-Testing of SCBA Cylinders Read More »
On May 17th of this year I posted the article “Emergency Response Guidebook 2012 Summary of Changes (April 2012)” pointing out some of the changes and upgrades to the 2012 edition of the DOT ERG. If your business handles Ammonia (UN1005), Chlorine (UN1017), Ethylene oxide (UN1040), Hydrogen chloride (UN1050) and Hydrogen chloride, refrigerated liquid (UN2186), Hydrogen…...
The new “Table 3” in the 2012 DOT ERG Read More »
A Muskegon-area chemical company is facing a federal penalty for failing to report an ammonia release on Labor Day to the proper authorities in a timely manner. The 1400-pound leak was well over the federal limit that requires an immediate report. By law, any release into the air of the hazardous gas over 100 pounds…...
Chemical facility faces ammonia leak penalty Read More »
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada (TC) publish the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), which provides valuable information to first responders during the initial phase of a dangerous goods/hazardous materials transportation incident. A new edition of this guidebook is published every four years, the most recent edition being published in 2012. There are some changes to the…...
CHLOREP Informational Bulletin: 2012 DOT/TC Emergency Response Guidebook Read More »
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UL warns of counterfeit UL Mark on single-jacketed fire hose Read More »
TURN UP YOUR VOLUME for this one – the sounds are as telling as the sights! For those who may not be familar with a “vent and burn” scenario, here are the guidelines from the Frederal Railroad Administration. This product-removal method involves the placement of explosive charges to cut a hole (or holes) in a…...
A “vent and burn” operation on I-10 in LA Read More »
Let’s start with a quick quiz to test our knowledge of the manufacturer’s expectations of their equipment. 1) What are the three (3) different types of inspections that an Emergency SCBA must under go? Bonus Question related to #1: Name the inspection/testing frequency for an SCBA cylinder that is composite fiber wrapped? 2) What test…...
Emergency Response Equipment Maintenance Read More »
What are the mandatory elements that must be included in a baseline physical examination under 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(9)(i)? Are there mandatory exclusionary criteria? … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Mandatory elements of a HAZWOPER baseline physical examination (OSHA LOI issued 7/2012) Read More »
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Columbus, OH Derailment Fire Read More »
HHS proposes a revision to the current requirement for open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (OC-SCBA) remaining service-life indicators (indicators), which are devices built into a respirator to alert the user that the breathing air provided by the respirator is close to depletion. HHS intends to revise the current standard to allow greater latitude in the setting of…...
