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On 11/20/207 a cosmetic plant in NY suffered a fatal fire. The explosion and subsequent fire was caused by static electricity and Flammable liquids. I need to point out that the fatality was from smoke inhalation and was an employee who was not involved in the handling of the flammable liquids in the initial event. The investigators determined the static was generated when the employee...
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In June 2014 a qualified diesel mechanic, 39, died from burns and blunt force trauma when a refrigeration compressor blew up during his work. He and another gentleman, a boilermaker by trade who worked as a welder offered to move the refrigeration compressor from the cellar in order to assist. While they were in the cellar working on removal of the refrigeration compressor, a gas explosion...
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The day before Thanksgiving a driver was killed (may he RIP) when he entered the cargo hold of his box truck to”investigate a leak”. As can be seen in the video below, the delivery truck was an enclosed box truck, rather than the style of truck typically used to transport gas cylinders as shown below.
I am NOT sure of the arrangement in the back of this specific delivery truck,...
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 hazards related to flammable...
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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 $580,000 in penalties to settle EPA’s claims...
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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:
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