An inspector general report finds that the U.S. Defense Department knew about the dangers of firefighting foam for decades, but still responded slowly.
This article addresses water-based systems such as water spray, water mist, foam, and foam water.
Evacuations are a critical part of preplanning for fires and other emergencies. When workers know how to respond, they can evacuate quickly and safely.
North Carolina is one of a few states that doesn’t offer any extra cancer coverage for firefighters. The only coverage that’s guaranteed is if the firefighter dies from a certain type of cancer.
Of 551 private drinking wells sampled so far, only 13 have shown no trace of the long-lasting chemicals.
A Dust Hazard Analysis analyzes combustible dust hazards within a facility and recommends mitigation measures to keep employees safe, safeguard facilities, and comply with the NFPA 652 Standard.
Technical pre-planning helps firefighters achieve a positive outcome.
What’s Old is New Again – Lehigh Valley Airport Converts Decades-Old Hangar to Fluorine-Free Foam
Owners are responsible for addressing repair & maintenance issues with tanks
Tanks must have an adequate water supply and be properly maintained so that they are working during emergencies.
The court determined the Sinclair refinery can seek attorneys’ fees from Infrassure under Wyoming law despite the fact that the policy was not issued in Wyoming or physically delivered in the state.
Marathon and Texas City officials reportedly ordered workers and nearby residents to go indoors and close windows for over an hour due to a leak of hydrofluoric acid (HF).
Tank-to-tank fire spread occurs from spreading ground-level liquid fires or radiant heat transfer.
Local worker group says inadequate safety standards at Marathon Petroleum’s St. Paul Park refinery have caused avoidable hydrocarbon and chemical releases.
Regulations for storing chemical or oils are a lot stricter than for water storage — for obvious reasons. After all, water is not going to catch fire and explode, potentially releasing toxins into the environment.
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