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The REVISED 2013 standard NFPA 1981 – Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services was officially changed in 12/2012. Manuafctuer’s are now making SCBA’s that will meet the new NFPA requirements for Open-Circuit SCBA’s. The new standard contains some significant chnages that will certainly aid the user of open-circuit SCBA’s....
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Last week I wrote about SCBA’s being stored and used in low temperature environments and the special instructions that many manufacturers have developed (and require) the user to follow for such use. As usual, my article generated a lot of questions regarding SCBA’s that are intended for “emergency use”. So I thought it would be fitting to share my mental audit checklist...
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The Bill H.R. 632 was introduced in the House of Representatives this month (2/13/2013) is to authorize the Department of Labor’s voluntary protection program and to expand the program to include more small businesses. The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a program of entering into cooperative agreements with employers to encourage the establishment of comprehensive safety and...
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In many instances, emergency venting is provided through pressure relieving devices such as weighted cover style emergency vents, loose manhole covers, rupture or burst disks, remote-actuated relief devices, or other pressure relieving equipment that may be used in place of pressure relieving tank designs. Although less recognized, in legacy installations the weak roof-to-shell seam construction technique...
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The Incident Commander is the only position in the Incident Command System that is always filled regardless of the size or complexity of an incident. The IC has the responsibility for the overall management of the incident. Whatever functions or responsibilities that are not delegated to others remain the responsibility of the IC.
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since 1/2013
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2013 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
3
(2012 = 68)
(2011 = 81)
(2010 = 90)
(2009 = 100)
Forklift/Manlift
8
(2012 = 52)
(2011 = 84)
(2010 = 110)
(2009 = 88)
Mining*
19
(2012 = 92*)
(2011 = 248)
(2010 = 480)
(2009 = 586)
*no...
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Have you ever worn an SCBA in temperatures below freezing? Are any of your SCBA’s (or any SARs) stored outside in freezing temperatures? If you answered YES to either of these questions and you have never heard the phrase “Low Temperature Operation Instructions”, you may want to sit down before reading further. You will not find any specific OSHA requirements on these...
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A food distribution warehouse in Michigan was cited by EPA for RMP defeciencies. On September 13, 2010, the facility submitted an RMP for the refrigeration process, which indicated the process is subject to the Program 3 eligibility requirements. On March 23, 2011, an authorized representative of U.S. EPA conducted a compliance inspection at the facility to determine compliance with the...
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Today, no one would consider challenging the idea that noise exposure causes deafness. In fact, hearing losses caused by industrial noise represent one of the main occupational diseases in Québec and in many industrialized countries. It is slightly more surprising to learn that exposure to certain industrial chemicals may lead to hearing loss. These substances are said to be ototoxic. The ear, like...
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