Heavier than Air Flammable Vapors (Video)
An excellent video demonstrating how flammable vapors that are heavier than air (e.g. Vapor Density > 1) move and ignite from an ignition source a distance away from the liquid.
Flammable Liquids, Surface Area, and Oxidizers (Video)
This is an excellent video that shows us that SURFACE AREA of the flammable liquid MATTERS, thus the importance of SECONDARY CONTAINMENT or better, the use of an impounding basin AWAY from the container(s). Later in the video, we can see why Flammable Liquids and Oxidizers should be SEGREGATED.
Know More Risk: Bonding-Earthing-Grounding (FM Global)
Finally – it is said by the most reliable flammable liquid experts… “alligator clamps” are not made for bonding and grounding! SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF when you’re dealing with flammable liquids… milli-joules matter! Subscribe to FM’s YouTube Channel
2018 Video of the Week #47 (Flammable Liquids by FM Global)
If you’re looking for GREAT and RELIABLE resources for Flammable Liquids Safety, look no further than the leader – FM Global! From their “Data Sheets”, which are now FREE to everyone, to videos like this one, they are my go-to source for reliable and factual information. With the internet full of miss-information and flat-out lies about
EPA RMP/EPCRA Citations @ seven different refrigeration processes in 4 states (NH3 & $580K w/ $750K improvements)
EPA announced seven settlements with companies in four New England states for alleged violations of chemical accident prevention and reporting laws. All the cases address the safe use of anhydrous ammonia in refrigeration and cooling units. Collectively, the seven companies have spent more than $750,000 to comply with the laws and will pay more than
What are inherently safer practices?
Inherently safer practices are an approach to the design of safer chemical processes with clear potential benefits related to safety, health, and the environment. Following are strategies for achieving an inherently safer process:
What is the relationship between reportable quantities (RQs) and threshold planning quantities (TPQs)?
The reportable quantity (RQ) that triggers emergency release notification (Section 304) was developed as a quantity that when released, poses a potential threat to human health and the environment. The RQs were developed using several criteria, including aquatic toxicity, mammalian toxicity, ignitability, reactivity, chronic toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, biodegradation, hydrolysis, and photolysis (50 FR 13468, April
2018 Video of the Week #45 (Forklift and Scaffolding Accident)
WARNING! Video may be upsetting to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. I have been unable to find any details regarding this incident. I do not know if the worker on the scaffolding was injured.