Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
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Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction in obtaining factual cases of fires / explosions in hazardous areas caused by static electricity, non suitable electrical equipment, non compliant electrical equipment installation practice, non compliant electrical working practice or lack of maintenance to electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
It’s all well & good understanding legislation & standards we have to work to, but knowledge of factual cases would be a great asset,
Thanks in advance,
Alan
It’s all well & good understanding legislation & standards we have to work to, but knowledge of factual cases would be a great asset,
Thanks in advance,
Alan





RE: Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
http://www.joetedesco.com/usaviolations.htm
"Venditori de oleum-vipera non vigere excordis populi"
RE: Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
RE: Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
http://www.mms.gov/safetyalerts/5.htm
http://www.kilgorenewsherald.com/story32.shtml
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_fires.html
There was also a number of incidents about 8 years ago involving plastic fuel tanks on farm vehicles. Plastic fuel tanks on farm equipment came into use about 10 years ago. The inside of the tank would build up a static charge which would discharge to the fuel hose when the the vehicle was fueled, igniting the fuel vapors. Changes in materials and other precautions have since addressed this issue.
RE: Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
RE: Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions
http://www.electrical-contractor.net/Forum/Safety/gasfireclip02-13-04.avi
RE: Hazardous Area Fires / Explosions