It is imperative for hazmat teams to understand the requirements of NFPA 1994 and NFPA 1992. Doing this not only determines your safety during use, but also gives peace of mind while in the hot zone.
Historic Reading Railroad Terminal is the site of the National Safety Congress & Expo’s long-awaited return to Philadelphia.
The joint fall meetings and conference of the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association will take place Oct. 5-7 in Arlington, Va.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) said it welcomes the significant drops in death and injury but cautions that the success is partly due to unusual economic and weather factors which may not continue in coming years.
The latest NFPA Fire Analysis and Research Division report covers 2010 false alarm activity: a total of 2,187,000 responses, up 0.4 percent from 2009.
Eighty-seven on-duty firefighters from 31 states lost their lives as the result of 83 fatal incidents that occurred in 2010.
The January 2010 collision of the tanker Eagle Otome near Port Arthur, Texas, occurred when the double-hulled tanker lost power and drifted into barges being pushed by a towboat, causing a leak of about 462,000 gallons of crude oil.
The host London Fire Brigade invited the general public to watch the largest UK firefighter competition of the year and to learn about keeping themselves and others safe from fires.
"Our inspection found that all five exit doors were locked at night and could not be unlocked without a manager's permission. These workers were essentially caged and that is completely unacceptable," said Kay Gee, OSHA's area director based in Manhattan.
The "Drilling in Extreme Environments" report says insurers must fully understand the risks of these operations in order to hold realistic levels of capital and reserves.
By implementing a first aid program developed with the specific challenges and injuries of a foodservice operation in mind, restaurants can help protect their workers and reduce exposure.
The 2007 spill of 53,000 gallons of bunker fuel oil after the ship struck the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge "left a lasting scar across our water, natural habitats and wildlife," California Attorney General Kamala Harris said. "This settlement will allow all of these precious resources to be restored to their original health and beauty."
These fires caused an estimated 3,120 civilian fire deaths, a four percent increase from a year ago, and an estimated 17,720 civilian fire injuries, also a four percent increase from the previous year.
A record 1,580 exhibitors have booked 617,800 square feet of exhibit space for the Oct. 18-21 trade show and the Congress for Safety and Health at Work.
The violations include failing to comply with the requirements of OSHA's process safety management standard, which resulted in workers being exposed to ammonia during maintenance of pipe lines.
The MS Nordlys, operated by Hurtigruten ASA, has been moved to a shipyard to undergo repairs after a Sept. 15 fire. The operator says four other ships equipped with the same engine are continuing their cruises.
Two public hearings are set for Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 on its proposed rule that would include the construction industry in its scope.
Nine people, including stunt pilot Jimmy Leeward, were reported killed and more than 50 others were hurt when a WWII-era plane crashed during a race.
The agency announced that one adverse comment caused it to withdraw a direct final rule to harmonize its standards with current industry consensus standards.
The European Maritime Safety Agency opened its doors in 2003 after two major oil spills occurred about three years apart off the coasts of France and Spain.