Dow Corning Plant in China Wins NFPA Award

The Dow Corning Co. Ltd. Songjiang plant in Shanghai was honored for a "Have 2 Ways Out" training initiative, which included drills, posters, banners and online materials during Fire Prevention Week.

  • Jun 11, 2013

One of the awards presented Monday during the opening day of the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago was the 2012 Industrial Fire Protection Section Fire Prevention Week Award, given to recognize operations that promote fire safety during the 2012 week. The winner was the Dow Corning Co. Ltd. Songjiang plant in Shanghai, China, for the work done by David Hanson and his team with a "Have 2 Ways Out" training initiative. The program's focus was on training and drills, with additional information provided online and in a printed brochure, posters, and banners throughout the plant. Plant Manager Sven Eckert was on hand to accept the award.

The winning project of the 2013 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal was "Determination of Fire Hose Friction Loss Characteristics." The recipients of the 2013 Harry C. Bigglestone Award for Excellence in Communication of Fire Protection Concepts are Kristopher Overholt and Ofodike (D.K.) Ezekoye for their paper, "Characterizing Heat Release Rates Using an Inverse Fire Modeling Technique." Overholt is a graduate student in civil engineering at the University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering. Ezekiel is professor in the mechanical engineering department of the school.

Philip J. DiNenno, president of Hughes Associates, Inc. in Baltimore and an NFPA board member, receive this year's Standards Medal. The award, the highest given by the Standards Council, recognized DiNenno for his contributions to NFPA technical committees, including Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems, Merchant Vessels, Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems, Halon Alternative Protection Options, Fire Investigations, and Fire Tests. DiNenno chaired the Standards Council from 2002-2007.

For more information from the conference, visit http://nfpa.typepad.com/conference/.

NFPA also has launched a new website, www.NECconnect.org, for the National Electrical Code® community.

Product Showcase

  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

  • Glove Guard® Clip

    Safety should never be compromised, especially when it comes to proper glove usage. The Glove Guard® clip enhances safety by encouraging employees to keep their gloves with them at all times. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries on the job. By ensuring everyone has their gloves readily available, we help promote a culture of safety and efficiency. The Glove Guard® clip is designed to withstand the toughest work environments. Constructed from robust materials made in the USA, it can endure extreme conditions, including harsh weather, and rigorous activities. Read More

  • HAZ LO HEADLAMPS

    With alkaline or rechargeable options, these safety rated, Class 1, Div. 1 Headlamps provide long runtime with both spot and flood options in the same light. Work safely and avoid trip hazards with flexible hands-free lighting from Streamlight. Read More

Featured

Most   Popular

Artificial Intelligence

Webinars