Fire Safety


Symposium to Examine Hurricane Sandy's Lessons

The New York City Fire Department and the FDNY Foundation are presenting the symposium March 14-15.

First Part of 'The Station' Web Movie Debuts

The seven-part documentary is the first to be made about the nightclub fire, and episode 1 premiered on the 10th anniversary of that tragic event.

18 Public Safety Officer Medals of Valor Awarded

The law enforcement officers and firefighters saved lives, in several cases losing their own lives in the process, during hostage standoffs, house fires, violent domestic disputes, and an inmate's attempted escape.

California Congressman Files Combustible Dust Bill

U.S. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., said the bill would require enactment of a final standard within 18 months that would include requirements for hazard assessment, building design, and explosion protection.

NTSB Finds Short Circuit in Dreamliner Battery

The agency's chairman, Deborah A.P. Hersman, said its investigators are focused on the design and certification requirements of the lithium-ion battery.

Wyoming Refinery Faces More Fines

Sinclair Oil's refinery has been cited by Wyoming OSHA several times in recent years, and now the agency has proposed a $259,950 fine.

OR-OSHA Reminds Employers of Reporting Requirement

Fatalities must be reported within eight hours and overnight hospitalizations within 24 hours.

A+A 2013 Exhibit Space Already Up to 2011 Numbers

The organizers say more than 1,600 exhibitors will participate in the Nov. 5-8 trade fair and congress at the Dusseldorf, Germany fairgrounds.



Ireland Recalls Heat Pump After Two Fires

There is a risk that capacitors in the heat pump's converter box can fail and burn. The product is made in Sweden.

Safety Equipment Institute Issues First Certifications to 2013 Imager Standard

Three companies have received certifications after independent testing was conducted by Intertek Testing Services of Cortland, N.Y.

FAA Grounds Boeing 787s, Boeing Defends Plane

The agency's emergency airworthiness directive follows some incidents on Japanese airlines and requires operators to cease operations temporarily.

Hoover Dam Manager Issued 58 Violations

OSHA's release noted that a federal agency receives a notice of an unhealthful or unsafe working condition, which is equivalent to a private-sector citation.

CSB Public Hearing to Expose Fireworks Disposal Issues

Staff members of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board will present their findings Jan. 17 about an April 2011 explosion that killed five workers at a facility near Honolulu.

Symposium Features Separate Detection, Suppression Programs

The Fire Protection Research Foundation's upcoming SupDet 2013 in Orlando will include a presentation on fast detection of deflagrations using image processing.

NIOSH Publishes SCBA Service-Life Indicator Final Rule

It requires setting a minimum alarm point at 25 percent of the rated service time but allows manufacturers to set it at a higher point.

194,000 Highway Vehicle Fires Occurring Annually, USFA Reports

These fires represent one in every seven fires to which U.S. fire departments respond and do not include tens of thousands of highway vehicle accident responses.

FDNY Sets New Lows in Fire Deaths, Ambulance Response Times

New York City officials celebrated both milestones achieved during 2012.

ANSI/ASSE Construction Emergency Procedures Standard Now Available

The ANSI/ASSE A10-26-2011 standard, Emergency Procedures for Construction and Demolition Sites, is one of the newest American National Standards.

With roughly 75,000 workers now employed in the wind sector, safety becomes a prime concern.

Wind Power's Three Es

Wind energy impacts the economy, environment, and employee safety in significant ways.

Drilling Ship Held in Alaskan Port over Safety and Pollution Concerns

The drilling ship is being investigated for worker safety concerns and issues with pollution control equipment.

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