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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released #NFPA 660, a comprehensive standard that consolidates guidelines for the prevention dust explosions in facilities handling combustible dust. Effective in 2024, NFPA 660 integrates and harmonizes multiple existing combustible dust standards into a single document, including: • NFPA 61 (Agricultural Dusts) • NFPA 484 (Combustible Metals) • NFPA 652 (Fundamentals of Combustible Dust) • NFPA 654 (General Requirements for Dust Hazards) • NFPA 655 (Sulfur) • NFPA 664 (Wood Processing) This unified approach streamlines compliance, reducing duplication and ensuring that facilities have a clear and consistent resource for addressing combustible dust hazards. NFPA 660 covers essential topics such as hazard assessment, dust collection systems, explosion prevention, and management practices. The standard aims to enhance safety while making it easier for industries to meet regulatory and operational requirements. Facilities are encouraged to review NFPA 660 to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents. You can view it at: https://lnkd.in/d7hUWe6z #combustibledust #nfpa660 #nfpa652 #explosionprotection

NFPA compliance keeps your processing facility safe from fires and deflagrations, and rotary valves are an essential part of staying compliant. Find out which features are required to keep your workers and plant safe.

What is NFPA 704 Hazard Rating System? NFPA 704 Hazard Rating System is a standardized method to communicate hazards of materials to emergency responders and workers. It uses a diamond-shaped label with four color-coded sections: 1. Blue (Health): Risk to health (0 = none, 4 = severe). 2. Red (Flammability): Flammability level (0 = won’t burn, 4 = highly flammable). 3. Yellow (Reactivity): Instability or reactivity (0 = stable, 4 = explosive). 4. White (Special Hazards): Specific warnings, e.g., “OX” for oxidizers or “W” for water-reactive materials. This system provides quick, clear hazard information to ensure safety in emergencies.

What is NFPA 704 Hazard Rating System? NFPA 704 Hazard Rating System is a standardized method to communicate hazards of materials to emergency responders and workers. It uses a diamond-shaped label with four color-coded sections: 1. Blue (Health): Risk to health (0 = none, 4 = severe). 2. Red (Flammability): Flammability level (0 = won’t burn, 4 = highly flammable). 3. Yellow (Reactivity): Instability or reactivity (0 = stable, 4 = explosive). 4. White (Special Hazards): Specific warnings, e.g., “OX” for oxidizers or “W” for water-reactive materials. This system provides quick, clear hazard information to ensure safety in emergencies.

Here's a good article on combustible dust. SDS RiskAssist categorizes a combustible dust as an "uncommon, high risk hazard" because people don't often think about combustible dust hazards, yet these hazards can result in incredible destruction. If you use SDS RiskAssist, system administrators can simply use the "Control Priority by Colour" tool and click on the colour red. If combustible dust hazards shown up, this article discusses NFPA resources and is a great place to start to learn how to assess the hazards and control your risk. #chemicalsafety #ohs #tech #prevention

Impressive shot on use of foam. Important is to use foam that is fluor free to avoid environmental issues and to be online with European legislation. EPSC has an active working group on the topic. See www.EPSC.be

bit.ly/3B1lrss A videos-based course "FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY". this course will equip you with all necessary skills from a practical point of view accordingly to applied standards within the oil and gas industry. Curriculum : The course comprises well detailed ten (10)sections and highlights specific technics in depth 1•ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION...(VIDEO) 2•PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION...(VIDEO) 3•SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS...(VIDEO) 4•LEAKS AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS...(VIDEO) 5•PRINCIPLE OF FIRE SPREAD...(VIDEO) 6.BLEVEs ...(VIDEO) 7.BOILOVER...(VIDEO) 8.CONFINED/ UNFCONFINED VAPOUR CLOUD EXPLOSION...(VIDEO) 9• FIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN...(VIDEO) 10• ROLES AND OPERATIONS OF THE FIRE TEAM...(VIDEO) Get started to learn how to apply all fire protection aspects to protect their oil and gas facilities from devastating fire/explosion and avoiding heavy losses which costing billions of dollars each year. Enroll in course to get one other course " Aircraft Incident & Emergency Response" For FREE🔥. use the link to start 👇 bit.ly/3B1lrss

What is NFPA 704 Hazard Rating System? NFPA 704 Hazard Rating System is a standardized method to communicate hazards of materials to emergency responders and workers. It uses a diamond-shaped label with four color-coded sections: 1. Blue (Health): Risk to health (0 = none, 4 = severe). 2. Red (Flammability): Flammability level (0 = won’t burn, 4 = highly flammable). 3. Yellow (Reactivity): Instability or reactivity (0 = stable, 4 = explosive). 4. White (Special Hazards): Specific warnings, e.g., “OX” for oxidizers or “W” for water-reactive materials. This system provides quick, clear hazard information to ensure safety in emergencies.

🔥 Fires and Explosions Caused by Steam: Risks That Demand Attention 🔥 High-pressure, high-temperature steam is essential in many industrial processes, but it can pose significant risks if not properly managed. While steam itself is not flammable, it can contribute to severe fires and explosions under certain conditions. How Can Steam Lead to Fires and Explosions? 1️⃣ High-Pressure Leaks: Steam leaks under high pressure can release large amounts of energy, potentially causing sparks or equipment damage, increasing the likelihood of igniting flammable materials. 2️⃣ Extreme Heat: Steam at high temperatures can heat nearby materials, such as oils or insulation, to their ignition point. 3️⃣ Mixing with Flammable Substances: In some industrial processes, steam may carry flammable particles or vapors. If these substances escape and encounter a heat source, they can ignite or explode. 4️⃣ Equipment Weaknesses: High pressure and temperature can cause wear or failure in piping systems or valves, leading to catastrophic incidents. How Can We Prevent These Risks? ✅ Regular Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections of equipment and pipelines to prevent leaks or damage. ✅ System Monitoring: Use sensors to continuously monitor pressure and temperature. ✅ Continuous Training: Train workers on emergency response and swift action in case of incidents. ✅ Safe Materials: Opt for heat- and pressure-resistant materials and minimize the use of flammable substances. Prevention is Key! Managing the risks associated with steam requires full awareness and proactive planning to ensure the safety of people and equipment. What are your strategies for mitigating steam-related risks in the workplace? Share your insights and experiences! #SafetyFirst #FirePrevention #IndustrialSafety #SteamHazards #WorkplaceSafety #HSE

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: 💥🧐 Boil-overs in oil storage tanks are rare but devastating. It is one of the most dangerous phenomena in oil storage. 📋 According to 𝑁𝐹𝑃𝐴 30, boil-over happens when burning oil residues sink and form a heat wave. As this wave moves downward, it eventually meets water or water-in-oil emulsion at the bottom of the tank. This contact causes water to rapidly vaporize into steam, leading to a violent overflow of burning oil. It’s common in crude oils, which have a mix of light and heavy components.🛢️ 𝗧𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: 1️⃣ Regularly inspect tanks to detect water accumulation. 2️⃣ Use effective fire suppression systems (like foam systems - NFPA 11). 3️⃣ Follow API 2021 guidelines for safe tank operations and emergency response. 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 are distinct from 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 or 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, which involve less severe reactions but require robust safety measures. ... -𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘈𝘱𝘱 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭: https://lnkd.in/ee2z-bt4 -𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭: https://t.me/safeprocess #BoilOver #NFPA30 #ProcessSafety #OilStorageSafety #IndustrialSafety #RiskManagement #FirePrevention #APIStandards #SafetyFirst