We have discussed the Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) extensively over the years, but a lot of facilities just can’t stay within the confines of a MAQ so what are they to do? Well, it an easy answer but it is not so easy to meet! In this article, I will explain the four (4) H…...
What it means to have an “H” Occupancy Read More »
This is another hotly debated topic among my tight-knit group of fellow safety and fire protection engineers and Lord knows we have plenty of photographic and video evidence that there seems to be a large segment of the population who need help with Dispensing Fuel into Portable Containers. Hence the government has a code that…...
This debate reaches far into the safety profession and the opinions will vary widely among us. But recently a state, which will remain un-named for this article, passed a fire code requirement for Flaming food and beverage preparation. One year, many years ago, we were performing audits for a business, and during each audit, we…...
Out of control government or a necessary code for Flaming food and beverage preparation? Read More »
Many thanks to DS at the U of MO for sharing this excellent safety guide on liquid nitrogen containers. The document (FREE DOWNLOAD) covers the following: Understanding liquid nitrogen Structure of a liquid nitrogen tank Storage and care Transporting and handling Monitoring nitrogen levels Tank damage The images are very helpful in their explanations, such…...
One of the best safety guides for Liquid Nitrogen (University of Missouri) Read More »
PHMSA identifies the hazardous materials that have been linked to the most serious consequences in terms of deaths and major injuries relative to exposure. The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) periodically reviews the incident data to explore, develop and refine methodologies that illustrate which hazardous materials are most likely to be involved in death…...
The phase-down and restriction of the most common and widely used refrigerants was initiated in the late 1980’s and has spurred innovation, both for the alternative refrigerants that have been introduced as well as in the equipment that uses them. Safety Group A2L refrigerants (lower toxicity and lower flammability) represent the most recent in the…...
After nearly 20 years in ER specializing in large-scale incidents, I can say that with this news I am sorry I got out of the work when I did. This addition to the rails of the USA will be a fun and wild addition. LNG—referred to as “Methane, refrigerated liquid” within the HMR—has been transported…...
LNG by rail is coming to your hometown Read More »
As of January 1, 2021, hazmat shippers will no longer be able to use the ORM-D Consumer Commodity marking on packages containing limited quantities of low-risk hazardous materials. Packages must be marked with the Limited Quantity marking in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Section 173.156. PHMSA published a final rule in…...
ORM-D Phase-out ended on Dec. 31, 2020 Read More »
The City of Henderson, NV has upped their game when it comes to their adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code in order to address “remote tank filling”. The new item addresses requirements for tank filling operation connections preventing unwanted filling into the wrong tanks where properties have both acids and bases, which has occurred…...
City of Henderson, NV addresses WRONG CHEMICAL to WRONG TANK incidents Read More »
Almost every safety professional on the planet that works with chemicals, emergency response, and confined spaces knows that the Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) exposure is a game changer! But so many also struggle with what it means to actually work in an IDLH atmosphere. In this article, I want to try and…...
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Most of us know that a properly designed and installed ventilation system is our FIRST option for controlling hazardous concentrations of flammable vapors, gases, fumes, mists or dust, and volatile or airborne materials posing a health hazard, such as toxic or corrosive materials. And thankfully, most workstations and areas that need proper ventilation have it…...
It’s the little things that matter with your HAZMAT ventilation systems Read More »
A hazardous exhaust system shall be required wherever operations involving the handling or processing of hazardous materials, in the absence of such exhaust systems and under normal operating conditions, have the potential to create one of the following conditions:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...
Where are we REQUIRED to have ventilation? (IMC) Read More »
