Developments in Gas Detection Technology Enhance Worker Safety
One of the greatest hazards affecting the health and safety of industrial workers is toxic, flammable and explosive gasses. As Safety + Health magazine reported, concern over worker exposure to toxic…
Methods of Protection in Hazardous (Explosion Risk) Locations: Containment, Segregation and Prevention (with Intrinsic Safety)
In order to reduce the risk of explosion, elimination of one or more of the components of the ignition triangle is necessary. There are three basic methods of protection—explosion containment,…
Bill C-45 – Understand How Corporations AND Individuals Are Liable If They Do Not Effectively Safeguard Their Workers
The author of the following post, Cheryl A. Edwards is a former Ontario Ministry of Labour OH&S prosecutor and now leads Heenan Blaikie’s national OHS and WSIB practice group. Cheryl…
Intrinsically Safe for Hazardous Areas – Understanding the technology
The phrase “Intrinsically Safe” is often used generically to describe products destined for hazardous (explosive) areas. This post explores the term “Intrinsically Safe”, provides an overview of what is required…
With today’s technology, why do major pipeline incidents happen?
With today’s technology, why do major pipeline incidents happen? On Sept. 9, 2010, a natural gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, California, killed eight people, injured 58 and destroyed a…
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