Hazardex Highlights - December Week 1
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The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released its final report into the fatal flammable vapour explosion and fire at the Yenkin-Majestic facility in Columbus, Ohio in April 2021. One employee died during the incident, and eight other workers were injured. The CSB’s final report makes several important safety recommendations to Yenkin-Majestic, as well as to professional and trade associations.
Founded in Greece in 1997, Metron energy applications offers integrated fabrication and construction solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry. The company has grown rapidly since then to national and international prominence, expanding its activities to other fields, such as power, aviation, water, marine and food industries, and is involved in projects in more than 45 countries worldwide.
Hochiki Europe was chosen to provide their SIL-2 range of hazardous fire detection products by the commissioning company Formula Techniki S.A. at the new at Metron Energy’s new petroleum products storage and distribution terminal in Tema, Ghana.
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The first speakers taking part in the Hazardex Live 2024 conference have been confirmed! More speakers will be announced in due course for the must-attend event taking place at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate on 28-29 February 2024.
Delegate & Visitor options are available, so register NOW to join us for two days of topical discussions & learning, as well as access to the industry's latest products & services on display in the exhibition. Secure your place now!
By their nature the stored substances in hydrocarbon storage tanks are highly flammable and could lead to devastating consequences in a fire situation. Therefore, fast and efficient fire detection is crucial. Signaline Linear Heat Detection, approved by UL, FM and EN54, is engineered for versatile and harsh applications such as floating and fixed roof storage tanks. It is available from LGM Products now.
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According to energy research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, the oil and gas sector will be a vital part of President-elect Javier Milei’s plans for the economy. However, the firm warns that Milei’s success in deregulating the sector and attracting more investment is still predicated on an effective and timely correction of the macroeconomic imbalances of the country.
US President Joe Biden recently announced a US$7 billion investment in establishing hydrogen hubs. This policy is one of the largest investments in advanced manufacturing in US history. Hydrogen energy can largely replace fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide pollution, which is a big step forward for the United States to get to its net zero emissions goal no later than 2050.
THT-EX(Taiwan) can help you with explosion-proof lighting for hydrogen applications. Find out more here.
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The UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recently published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries which show that nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23.
Due to the Minimum Ignition Energy of Hydrogen being a fraction of other fuels - controlling static electricity is a critical issue! Read this article from Newson Gale to understand Hydrogen Safety and the importance of controlling static electricity.
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Seven people were killed by an explosion at a chemical plant in western India on 29 November. The incident happened at a facility operated by chemical manufacturer Aether Industries and left 27 others with injuries.
The 5G radio IS440.1 from i.safe MOBILE corresponds to conventional radios in terms of handling but uses new technologies and can initially be deployed together with PMR radios and replace them in the long term. The compact radio features PTT and can be seamlessly paired with classic analogue and DMR devices for group communication via a gateway.
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