combustible storage News
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Flame and gas detection in hangars
Flammable materials (aviation fuels, cleaning solvents, and paints) present in aircraft hangars can endanger life, safety, aircraft, and the hangar structure. To improve protection, many Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) either require or strongly recommend high-performance fire detection and suppression systems to cover both the aircraft and the building. Here are a few considerations to ...
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EPA settles case alleging PCB violations at office building in Philadelphia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that SSH Management, LLC and 1500 Walnut Enterprises, LLC have signed a consent agreement with EPA resolving alleged violations of federal regulations for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in an office building located at 1500 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. SSH Management, the manager of the office building, and 1500 Walnut Enterprises, the ...
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How to use cylinders in the lab
Working in the lab can sometimes be dangerous, especially when working with gas cylinders. There are many gases used in the lab that pose serious security and safety risks, and can even cause explosions. There have been several incidents in laboratories over the last few years, which have resulted in fires and explosions. Often, the reason for this is the large volume of gas contained within ...
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Veteran Industrial Hygienist Joins the Growing Team at Clark Seif Clark
Mr. Christopher Knobble brings his expertise in industrial hygiene to the lineup of industrial hygiene and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) professionals at Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC). Clark Seif Clark is pleased to announce that Christopher Knobble has accepted the position of industrial hygienist at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona office. Mr. Knobbe has been involved in the fields ...
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Buenos Aires citizens seek cleanup of refinery
Following a scathing government audit of the Argentine affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell and a globally unprecedented preventive closure of its refinery in Buenos Aires, local groups Wednesday filed a formal international complaint against the company seeking relocation and redress. The complaint cites Shell Capsa 'for the flagrant and officially documented violation' of the Guidelines for ...
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Probe Finds Scant Oversight of Chemical Plants
The government has no way of fully knowing which U.S. chemical facilities stock ammonium nitrate, the substance that exploded last year at a Texas fertilizer plant and killed 14 people, congressional investigators say. Outdated federal policies, poor information sharing with states and a raft of industry exemptions point to scant federal oversight, says a new report obtained by The Associated ...
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GSE Environmental Hosts Coal Ash Technical Seminar
GSE Holding, Inc., (NYSE:GSE) the leading global manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, held a Coal Ash Technical Seminar on October 18 in Chantilly, VA. The seminar, led by a panel of seven of the world’s top geosynthetics experts, covered a variety of topics of concern to the coal ash industry, particularly in regard to coal ash combustion and storage. ...
By Solmax
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Interstate Products Inc. (IPI) offers technical information on flammable cabinets
Sarasota, FL — Interstate Products Inc. (IPI) offers technical information on flammable cabinets – specifically on the use of manual or self-closing doors when storing flammable liquids. How would your organization be affected if a Fire Marshall or Building Inspector reported that you’re not in compliance with Flammable safety codes? Sure, there’d be the necessity to ...
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Chemical safety a must in summer
Agricultural and veterinary chemical store owners are urged to conduct safety checks on their premises in preparation for fire and cyclone season. They can also do their farmer clients a favour by encouraging them to do the same back on their properties. Agsafe has developed a simple five-point Summer Safety Checklist to help both rural businesses and their farmer clients to plan ahead for the ...
By Agsafe
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EPA Settlement Protects Arkansas Community Company will invest $750,000 for environmental project
In an effort to protect local citizens from the dangers of hazardous waste, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered Clean Harbors El Dorado, L.L.C. to pay a $581,236 penalty for improperly identifying and disposing of hazardous waste, improper storage of hazardous waste, and failure to comply with air emissions standards at its El Dorado, Ark. incineration facility. ...
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Explosive hazwaste removed from Massachusetts superfund site
A time critical removal action was started by federal authorities this week at the Nuclear Metals, Inc. Superfund site in Concord Massachusetts to remove containers of hazardous substances that pose a risk of fire or explosion and radioactive substances. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, undertook the action at the request of the Concord Fire Department which expressed concern ...
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