Urgent Gas Code Recommendations to be considered by CSB

UPDATED 9 p.m. February 4 – On a 2-1 vote, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board tonight approved urgent safety recommendations on gas purging safety at a public meeting in Raleigh, following extensive testimony and public comment.  The draft recommendations, which were approved as presented by the staff without amendment, urged the National Fire Protection Association … Read more

Confined space entry-what to look out for?

What are confined spaces? And why should you bother about them? Well, confined spaces are places in your workplace that are  “confined” because their configurations restrict the activities of employees who must enter, work in, and exit them. A confined space has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and it is not designed … Read more