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…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is taking final action to revise the manner for applying the threshold planning quantities (TPQs) for those extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) that are non-reactive solid chemicals in solution. This revision allows facilities subject to the Emergency Planning requirements that have a non-reactive solid EHS in solution,…...
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Introduction to the 2012 DOT Emergency Response Guide Book from PHMSA (Video) Read More »
The Emergency Response Guidebook Published every four years 13 million copies distributed More than 17 languages More than 2.2 million copies ERG2012 Android/iPhone Applications – Late 2012… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Emergency Response Guidebook 2012 Summary of Changes (April 2012) Read More »
A friend has shared some info regarding a new fixed foam system for tank fire! The video is amazing to watch, especially if you have spent anytime on a hose line at a large diamater tank fire! This company is apparently very new and is focusing their efforts in Europe for now, but man is…...
The future of fixed fire protection???? Read More »
ERPG Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPG) are developed by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). ERPG-1 (mild effects), ERPG-2 (serious effects), and ERPG-3 (life-threatening effects) ERPGs are intended to protect “nearly all individuals” from each effect level. In establishing ERPGs, acute toxicity data as well as possible long-term effects from a single acute exposure are…...
Definitions of current exposure guidance levels Read More »
Take five seconds (THATS ALL) and tell me the first thing that comes to your mind that you feel is ODD about this photo? This was NOT a drill, but an actual release of CHLORINE at a WWTP. The photo is from the article regarding the CL2 release published by the local ABC News Affiliate…....
What’s wrong with this scene? Read More »
Consider this scenario A chemical facility has a processed covered by OSHA Process Safety Management standard. The facility has extensive in-house response capabilities with a well staffed and equipped HAZMAT team, which trains all of the responders to the Technician level and supervisors are trained as Incident Commanders. But is this all the training from…...
Who falls into OSHA’s HAZWOPER “Awareness” group? Read More »
