Fire prevention safety performance

Beyond performance optimization, issues relative to packaging and the need for compliance with certain safety and electronics regulatory codes are cited as reasons for a customized solution. In the latter case, a systems approach is required, especially when attempting to meet the code or performance requirements for compliance with European Certification (CE) mark or electrical and fire safety codes such as National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and ATEX (replaces the old Cenelec requirements). Off-the-shelf electronics may provide the necessary performance characteristics for generic applications, and their use eliminates large expenses related to product development, plus the associated time delays. Photonics-related components are solely addressed in this section because they are used to customize instruments for application-specific systems. 

This code was developed to provide a performance-based alternative to the use of the prescriptive IBC and IFC. It requires adequate fire safety, but is not explicit in the way that this is obtained. For example, the chapter on fire prevention has a language such as the following. 

This annual symposium (which started in 1967) is organized by Loss Prevention Committee within AIChE s Safety and Health Division. The objective of the annual symposium is to help industry (refineries, chemical industry, and allied industries) to improve their safety performance by providing a forum for people in academia, industry, and the government to exchange ideas. Each symposium has five sessions covering various topics of loss prevention, such as reactive chemicals, static electricity, fires and explosions, storage of flammable and combustible materials, automation, management, and case histories. A case histories session is included. 

At international levels, these vessels have to comply with the fire performance requirements contained in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) as Codes of Safety including those for High Speed Craft of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO/HSC). In the main these codes are concerned with fire prevention, detection, containment and control of flame, and smoke... 

In the performance of hot work in the workplace, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, requires the following The employer shall issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process (including confined spaces). The permit should document that the fire prevention and protection requirements in 29 CFR 1910.252(a), Fire Prevention and Protection, have been implemented prior to beginning the hot work operations it should indicate the dates authorized for the hot work and it should identify the object on which hot work is to be performed. The permit must be kept on file until completion of the hot work operations. 

International Code Council (ICC) http //www.iccsafe.org (accessed November 3, 2010). The ICC is a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention. ICC develops the codes and standards used to construct residential and commercial buildings to provide the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment, including homes and schools. 

When working second and third shifts, develop proper sleep and diet patterns Learn to identify hazards associated with various shifts or job assignments Seek assistance from organizational sources to deal with job-related stress Help keep all corridors and other passages clear of clutter and equipment Practice good electrical safety in the performance of aU duties If exposed to radiation, follow established procedures and wear a monitoring device Learn to identify safety hazards including fire prevention... 

Perform a thorough safety and fire protection review including the prevention of and response to metal fires, pyrophorics, and catalysts. 

As a result of this investigation, all attempts should be made to remove the packing prior to performing hot work. If hot work is required, a thorough safety and fire protection review should be performed (including the prevention of and response to metal fires). 

There exists, in the literature on high internal phase emulsions, a small number of publications on possible applications of HIPEs, involving a diverse range of topics. The production of petroleum gels as safety fuels is one such example [124,125] this was mentioned in the section on non-aqueous HIPEs. The main advantage over conventional fuels is the prevention of spillage, which reduces the risk of fire in an accident. Also, studies on the flash-point of emulsified fuels [127] showed a considerable increase, compared to the liquid state, for commercial multicomponent fuels. In addition, there may be an enhancement of the efficiency of combustion of the fuel on emulsification, as it is known that a small amount of water in fuel can improve its performance [19]. 

Cost-reduction projects are aimed at reducing the cost of production of an existing plant. The most common cost-reduction investments are for preventive maintenance, in which equipment is replaced, repaired, or cleaned after a planned interval and before the equipment deteriorates to the point where it could impact process performance or safety. Most preventive maintenance projects are small and are handled through the plant maintenance budget, but some can be very large, expensive projects requiring a major plant shutdown, for example, replacing the fired tubes in a main... 

Safety and loss prevention professionals may also look for potential joint ventures within the public sector (such as municipalities) for various specialty services, such as confined-space injury and rescue. Often the expenditure required to acquire equipment for such specialty areas can be extremely cost prohibitive however, compliance with the OSH A standard must be achieved and maintained. A joint venture with a local fire department that already owns the confined-space equipment may be a viable option, considering the capital expenditure for equipment, cost of training, and potential legal risks. Some safety and loss prevention professionals have been able to enter into joint ventures with municipalities or volunteer fire organizations to have such activities as confined-space entry and rescue performed by these organizations. 

Fire and explosion hazard in dryers imposes extra requirements on plant maintenance. It is important to apply the general policy in a breakdown case or prevention measures as well as routine maintenance and turnaround periods. Special attention should be paid to maintenance in all safety systans and in that equipment responsible for the ignition sources. A work permit should be followed in all maintenance work, especially performing hot work like welding, cutting, or soldering. 

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