Li-ion batteries, commonly used to power EVs, are at risk of thermal runaway. The best way to mitigate these new fire risks is by cooling, with early fire suppression systems providing cooling by localizing and mitigating thermal runaway risk. There are new and individual challenges t...
Sumario: Powered industrial trucks, also known as forklifts or lift trucks, make lifting and transporting heavy objects easier in the workplace. However, this advantage also comes with risk if a forklift is operated un...
The impacts of these blazes can increasingly be felt hundreds of miles away. Here are some ways to protect yourself from dangerous smoke.
If you've been with the same insurance company for several years, you may have made changes that better protect your home from hazards — for example, a new roof, hurricane-impact windows or a security system — since taking out the policy. Updating your coverage to reflect those changes co...
Flame and gas detection solutions are essential to mitigate risk, particularly in the following areas: Extraction Activities Natural gas extracted from the ground contains varying mixes of Hydrocarbon components, mostly methane, along with ethane, propane, butane, carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen sulfide...
The purpose of a DHA is to identify hazards in the process and document how those hazards are being managed. Each part of the combustible dust handling process is considered in a DHA and the specific hazards addressed are fire, flash-fire (i.e., deflagration) and explosion h...
began to warn of the hazardous wind conditions. Potter said the utilities commission should have pushed the electric company to implement a power shut-down protocol ahead of time to mitigate wildfire risks, noting that Hawaii has seen a rise in both the size and intensity of fires in recent ...
How the energy storage market is currently attempting to mitigate fire risk How energy storage fire risk regulations in the US are developing haphazardly on a state-by-state basis, a scenario that is creating considerable confusion and forcing energy storage owners to retrofit fire suppression systems...
Lint buildup in dryer vents poses a significant fire risk, as excessive heat can ignite the lint. To mitigate this risk, regularly clean the lint filter after each laundry load. Also, consider an annual professional cleaning of the dryer duct and replace accordion-style ducts with aluminum foil...
What Types of Hazards Can Taglines Help Mitigate? Struck-By Hazards Struck-by injuries are “a result of forcible contact or impact between the injured person and an object or piece of equipment that is in motion.” Struck-by incidents are caused by objects that are: ...