Natural Gas Vehicles Photo of a large truck stopped at a gas station that...
Natural Gas VehiclesNatural gas vehicles (NGVs) are either fueled exclusively with compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas (dedicated NGVs) or are capable of natural gas and gasoline fueling...
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Propane VehiclesThere are more than 270,000 on-road propane vehicles in the United States and more than 10 million worldwide. Many are used in fleets, including light- and heavy-duty trucks, buses,...
View ArticleStrategies to Conserve Fuel
Strategies to Conserve FuelMore than 250 million vehicles consume millions of barrels of petroleum every day in the United States. On-road passenger travel alone accounts for more than 2.5 trillion...
View Article7 steps to gear up for plant shutdown -Industrial Accident Prevention...
7 steps to gear up for plant shutdown Written by Michelle Morra Preparing for your next plant maintenance should start with a solid lockout program to keep workers safe from the hazards of energized...
View ArticlePre-commissional passivation-Before a boiler is put into service, it is...
Pre-commissional passivationBefore a boiler is put into service, it is customary to follow a "pre-commissional" chemical cleaning procedure. A newly constructed boiler will be contaminated by...
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Chemical CleaningThe two major categories of chemical cleaning are pre-operational chemical cleaning—part of pre-commissioning or commissioning activities—and post-operational or maintenance chemical...
View ArticleTo choose a proper chemical cleaning method, several factors should be...
To choose a proper chemical cleaning method, several factors should be considered, including:System designOperational conditions of the fluid (flow, temperature, pressure, etc.)Characteristics and...
View ArticleBlood safety and availability World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June...
DrAmar NathgiriWorld Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June every year, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary unpaid blood donors for their...
View ArticleHOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DECOMPOSE:
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DECOMPOSE:Paper Towel – 2-4 weeksBanana Peel – 3-4 weeksPaper Bag – 1 monthNewspaper – 1.5 monthsApple Core – 2 monthsCardboard – 2 monthsCotton Glove – 3 monthsOrange peels –...
View ArticleWorkplace Housekeeping - Basic Guide -Annual Turn Around at NFCL EHSQ MANAGEMENT
Why should we pay attention to housekeeping at work?Effective housekeeping can eliminate some workplace hazards and help get a job done safely and properly. Poor housekeeping can frequently contribute...
View ArticleWhat is an example of an emergency management checklist?
What is an example of an emergency management checklist?The following checklist can be used to help organize your emergency management and response plan. Be sure to customize this list with items...
View ArticleIs working in a confined space hazardous?
Is working in a confined space hazardous?Many workers are injured and killed each year while working in confined spaces. An estimated 60% of the fatalities have been among the would-be rescuers. A...
View ArticleFirst Aid - General
First Aid - General What are first aid requirements? What does the legislation say? What documentation is required? What should all employees know about first aid? Do I need to do a...
View ArticleHazard Control
Hazard ControlWhat is a hazard control program?How do I know what kind of control is needed?Why should a workplace implement hazard controls?What are the main ways to control a hazard?Where are...
View ArticleEFFECTS OF AQUATIC POLLUTION ON FISH & FISHERIES
EFFECTS OF AQUATIC POLLUTION ON FISH & FISHERIESDefinition:The term pollution is broadly refers to any undesirable change in the natural qualityof environment brought about by physical,...
View ArticleEffects of pollution on eggs, spawn, fry on breeding grounds andfeeding grounds
Effects of pollution on eggs, spawn, fry on breeding grounds andfeeding grounds Effects on fish eggs; spawn and fry:Fish eggs are much more resistant than the adult fish. Toxicity thresholds for lead,...
View ArticleCONTROL OF WATER POLLUTION
In discussing the reduction of pollution, it has to be emphasized that the pollutants shouldwhenever possible be removed at the source, where they are most concentrated. After they arereleased to the...
View ArticleTest Employees' Knowledge of Back Safety
Test Employees' Knowledge of Back SafetyThursday, June 13, 2013 3:00 AM by Chris Kilbourne How much do your workers know about back injuries and how to prevent them? Here's are 20 questions you can ask...
View ArticleNSM's overall theme this year is "Safety Starts with Me,And 40 percent of...
Educate Employees on Emergency Preparedness: National Safety Month by Chris KilbourneEvery June, the National Safety Council (NSC) celebrates National Safety Month "to educate and influence behaviors...
View ArticleCoaching Safety Teamwork: Everybody Wins
Coaching Safety Teamwork: Everybody Wins by Chris KilbourneTeamwork is a beautiful thing to see. When players work as a team, they usually win. When they don't, they often lose. The same holds true for...
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