This is NOT an April Fool’s joke, but a fact. It is not a well known requirement, but we have seen OSHA use this from time to time when teams have been disbanded – me being one of those they used to make an example of. But 1910.120(q)(9) refers us back to 1910.120(f) in regards…...
HAZMAT Team members MUST have an EXIT PHYSICAL Read More »
What has changed in the definition of an IDLH atmosphere? NIOSH has removed the mention of the 30 minute time period, based on intraspecies variation factors. There is no mention of the 30-minutes in the new definition. A little history about the IDLH designation… The concept of using respirators to protect workers in situations that…...
An innovative self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that will allow First Responders more mobility and less fatigue while responding to emergencies, as well as increasing accessibility to confined spaces. The SCBA will be compatible with current systems. Benefits to First Responder: Reduction of cylinder weight (7.48 pounds) Reduction of profile (1.95 inches) That’s right ONLY 1.95″ Increased…...
Next Generation Breathing Apparatus A MUST SEE if you use SCBA’s Read More »
This new tool was designed for oil spill responders, but should be useful to many others. The NOAA Unit Converter for Oil Spills (NUCOS) is a simple desktop tool that converts basic units of velocity, mass, length, etc., but more specifically, converts units that are unique to oil spill response. NUCOS includes some of the lesser…...
NUCOS: Unit Converter for Spill Responders Read More »
Ethanol, what is the worry? On May 14, 2007, a tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of ethanol overturned and burst into flames on an interstate in Baltimore, Maryland, killing the driver and sending a burning stream of ethanol into the street below, igniting a row of parked vehicles. On October 22, 2006, an eighty-six-car train carrying…...
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Emergency Planning and Preparedness (CSB Video) Read More »
In the USA, OSHA REQUIRES employers to “Fit Test” each worker who will wear a tight-fitting respirator. This includes all types of tight-fitting respirators, from half-face air purifying respirators to full-face supplied air respirators. The workers are also REQUIRED to be fit tested with EACH MAKE, MODEL STYLE and SIZE face piece they are medically qualified and…...
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It is pretty common for PSM/RMP facilities to have a windsock or two on-site. However, the condition of these devices ranges from brand new to a piece of wire sticking up in the wind. In this posting, I want to offer some tips on how we should manage our windsocks as a “piece of critical…...
Wind Socks… a critical piece of Equipment? Read More »
A NH3 Tanker Truck rolled over and lost it’s load. A GREAT video to see the behavior of a Liquid Spill of NH3. We can see the liquid pouring our of the tanker and immediately flashing off to a gas. Auto-refrigeration is observed as the gas hangs low over the pooling liquid. AMAZING FOOTAGE at…...
Another how NOT TO RESPOND video (Ammonia Tanker) Read More »
At approximately 05:35 hours on 19 November 1984 a major fire and a series of catastrophic explosions occurred at the government owned and operated PEMEX LPG Terminal at San Juan Ixhuatepec, Mexico City. As a consequence of these events some 500 individuals were killed and the terminal destroyed. Three refineries supplied the facility with LPG…...
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Crude Tank “Boilover” Explanation (2 Videos) Read More »
Without a doubt one of the VERY BEST NH3 Response Training videos! And it is FREE, thanks to TRANSCAER! Be patient, it takes a minute to load. CLICK HERE to download the Student Manual (pdf)…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
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