The CSB's final report concluded the root causes of the accident were that the refinery did not have an effective program to identify and freeze-protect piping and equipment that was out of service or infrequently used; that the refinery did not apply the company's policies on emergency isolation valves to control fires; and that current industry and company standards do not recommend sufficient fireproofing of structural steel against jet fires.
The incorrectly wired equipment was sold at RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85.
The one-hour session will include a 30- to 40-minute presentation on ionization, photoelectric, and dual technology smoke alarms, along with an ask-the-experts segment.
For most Americans, the Fourth of July celebration is a time for food, fun, and fireworks, but in 2007 nearly 10,000 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries, according to the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
From food to fireworks, Kansas State University experts suggest four ways to make this Fourth of July safer for the whole family.
Fireworks account for a substantial number of preventable injuries and fires each year, especially during the weeks before and after the Fourth of July, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, who urge parents to be especially vigilant during this period, ensuring children do not possess illegal fireworks or mishandle legal ones.
"This is wonderful news for the American people and a big improvement to the status quo," said GSA Acting Administrator David Bibb.
By requiring the ASTM F2517 standard, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act closes a loophole that exempted gas cans, which are sold empty, from stricter child-resistance requirements for packaging for household products that contain dangerous materials.
Ontario is increasing the fire-safety of new large residential buildings. Changes to the Building Code will require sprinkler systems in new condos and apartments higher than three stories.
The U.S. Department of Labor is soliciting nominations to fill five three-year vacancies on the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, known as the ERISA Advisory Council. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Aug. 31, 2008.
Beginning today, the week asks emergency responders to focus on their PPE, training, wellness, exercise, and medical and physical evaluations.
Currently, no single personal protective ensemble can protect the wearer from exposure to all hazards.
All 16,000 nursing homes in the country are covered by the rule, which contains a five-year phase-in period.
If approved, CBCAG funds would be dedicated to training “First Preventers”--building and fire safety officials who prevent harm by ensuring compliance with safety codes before disasters occur.
BRP U.S. Inc., in cooperation with the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling some of its Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles due to fire hazards.
Citing "extreme volatility in costs for raw materials, energy, transportation, and logistics," the company said the increase will be effective July 1.
An emeritus professional member and ASSE fellow, Lawrence E. Oldendorf has volunteered in the society’s programs for more than 40 years.
Residential fire sprinklers and improved energy efficiency are just a few of the code change proposals expected to draw lively debate during the International Code Council's Final Action Hearings at the Code Council's 2008 Annual Conference. Held Sept. 14-23, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, the annual conference offers visitors the opportunity to broaden your code knowledge and contribute to the future of building safety and fire prevention.
This year, the association apparently decided to go with the direct approach, announcing, "It's Fire Prevention Week--Prevent Home Fires!" as the theme.
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has called on employers to support National Men's Health Week, June 9-15, in a bid to improve the health of male workers across the UK.