fire safety Articles
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Fire risk to a local shopping mall
This paper addresses the safety aspects of local shopping malls. There are concerns about occupant density, high fire load and inadequate fire safety provisions such as passive building design, active fire protection and fire safety management. Therefore, a preliminary study on such a shopping mall was carried out in order to understand the potential fire hazard. A site survey was carried out to ...
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Improved thermal management of structures – a simplified mathematical approach
This paper considers the management of buildings for fire safety. It is found that fire and the associated effects on buildings is significantly different to other forms of loading such as gravity live loads, wind and earthquakes and their respective effects on the building structure. Fire events are derived from the human activities within buildings or from the malfunction of mechanical and ...
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Checklist: Acting Safely in Emergencies
A step-by-step guide to keeping a cool head in emergency situations To prevent injuries to personnel as much as possible, good first aid and fire safety training for professionals and regular drills for all employees are essential. In the case of bigger incidents that can affect multiple people or necessitate a full evacuation, it is crucial that all employees have the same level of ...
By Quentic GmbH
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Leading fire research institute gains accuracy and reliability with precise and continuous gas measurements - Case Study
The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute helps answer critical questions around fire safety and fire management through conducting live-fire experiments utilizing a variety of instruments and sensors. These instruments include a sophisticated sample conditioning system which incorporates Siemens ULTRAMAT 23 Gas Analyzers, capturing insightful information about fuel combustion and gas ...
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Fire risk assessment in buildings using fire protection software
In this investigation, we developed a methodology for inclusion of fire protection and used a methodological approach for fire risk assessment. Present practice of fire risk assessment and prevention measures in the Republic of Serbia is not systematic. To develop a methodological approach of fire risk assessment, a modified matrix for fire risk factors was set up that combines the implementation ...
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What are the specific requirements for the concrete batching plants?
Specific requirements for concrete batching plants will vary depending on the type of project and the jurisdiction in which it is located. Generally, however, a concrete batching plant must comply with local regulations, industry standards, and safety requirements. Some of the most common regulations and standards for concrete batching plants include: • Requirements for permits, licenses, ...
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Maintaining a Steel Structure Workshop
Maintaining a steel structure workshop is crucial for ensuring its longevity, safety, and efficient operation. Proper maintenance practices can also help prevent costly repairs, downtime, and potential hazards. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore essential steps and best practices for maintaining a steel structure workshop effectively. Regular Inspection and Assessment The first step ...
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The Skikda LNG accident: losses, lessons learned and safety climate assessment
The Skikda LNG accident was the worst petrochemical plant fire in Algeria, in which 27 employees died, 56 injured and cost $900 million. The accident was caused by several reasons: poor maintenance and poor general condition of unit 40, the site distribution of different units which caused domino effect and there is no perfect prevention, communication system on safety. The paper summarised the ...
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How a wet dust collector can prevent a violent explosion (and more!)
Explosive dust is a major concern among metal finishing operations, and recent changes in the National Fire Protection Association regulations have made compliance more difficult. Metalwork grinding and sanding produces a fine metallic dust that, even after being filtered from the air, can smolder, catch fire, or even explode violently if it’s exposed to a spark. Aluminum, lithim, ...
By ProVent, LLC
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Do your “low risk” facilities get enough attention when it comes to complying with EHS laws?
By Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford with assistance from Sarah Toussaint On two occasions now in the past few years I have been sitting in a meeting room with client prospects (mainly senior or corporate EHS managers around the world), and the fire alarm has sounded. On the first occasion, my hosts and I went to exit the nearest marked fire exit, only to find it was padlocked shut, from the ...
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Risk assessment in safety management of the semiconductor industry in Taiwan
The high-technology industry has been developing in Taiwan for about 20 years and has become the biggest export industry in Taiwan with the third largest share of the world marked (after the USA and Japan). It not only produces high-tech talents and employment opportunities, but also demonstrates considerable overall growth and is advancing industrial and economic development. However, several ...
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Five Safety Tips for People who Work in the Chemical Industry
In 2019 the county of Houston and the state of Texas jointly filed suit in a county court against Mitsui & Co’s Intercontinental Terminals Co (ITC) alleging that violations of environmental laws were behind a massive fuel tank fire that burned there for days. This catastrophic event resulted in tons of toxins being released into the atmosphere and surrounding waterways. Because we ...
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An EHS Checklist for Low-Risk Technology Facilities
For environment, health and safety (EHS) managers at technology companies, identifying, assessing and prioritizing potential risks in a lower-risk environment - from offices to call centers - is part of the job. And when it comes to EHS programs, compliance is just the start. The following EHS checklist can serve as an assessment guide for EHS managers of low-risk technology facilities, ...
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How to Choose Harmless Fire Brick
When it comes to selecting fire bricks for your elevated-temperature applications, it's important to prioritise not only their performance but also their impact on health and the environment. Fire bricks, also known as refractory bricks, are designed to withstand extreme heat and provide insulation and structural support in industrial settings. However, some fire bricks contain harmful substances ...
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Meeting Safety Requirements: “Certified SIL Capable”
Life-saving safety equipment is becoming increasingly important in a wider cross-section of companies. So, at the same time, there is a growing trend to adopt best practices for the management of safety systems. Now industrial clients are looking for new design or upgrades to a plant to be in line with the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) standards of IEC61508* in addition to fire and gas system ...
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Risk Assessment Vs Risk Management: How Are they Different?
Understanding the risks is the first step to make informed business plans, strategies, procedures, processes, and decisions. The organizations that overlook the concept of risks are likely to face more challenges than usual and a declined productivity. Hence, it is imperative to perform risk management right to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Every business face certain risk to achieve its ...
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Organization and Management of Workplace’s Chemical Inventory List
Some of the biggest challenges for any industrial or laboratory operations manager are connected to the environmental regulations and the management of chemicals. The second is the prevalent one. When it comes to the management of chemicals, one task, in particular, maybe the hardest. And that is the compilation and management of the workplace’s chemical inventory list. Tracking all of the ...
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Industry Experts Address Solutions for Major Safety and Environmental Hazards and Risks Prevalent in Fossil-Fuel Power Plants
The upcoming marcus evans HSE Excellence for Fossil Generation Conference — set to take place August 6–8, 2013, in Dallas, Texas — will address critical challenges and lessons learned in the industry to drive solution-based topics, including worksite safety management, confined space, safety training, fall protection, EPA regulations, combustible dust, electrical arc flash, ...
By Marcus Evans
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Plastic to Oil Machine Price: Understanding the Costs and Factors
In recent years, the need for sustainable solutions to manage plastic waste has led to the development of innovative technologies such as plastic to oil machines. These machines offer a promising approach to converting plastic waste into valuable resources like fuel oil, contributing to both waste management and resource recovery efforts. However, for businesses and individuals interested in ...
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Updating process safety culture: Lessons from BP Texas refinery incident
“That which is everybody’s business is nobody’s business” - Izaak Walton Chemical process plant safety and accident investigation has attained major strides in the past thirty years. Inquiry reports on catastrophic process plant accidents like Flixborough, Piper Alpha, Bhopal, Chernobyl revealed key areas where strengthening is needed to prevent major accidents in the industry . It is a ...
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