FYI. Source: OSHA QuickTakes for the month of January * UN Adopts Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Classification A United Nations' committee adopted a...
I've a query - actually 2 of them- 1) What are the advantages of having limited quantities when shipping DG by sea 2) what are the advantages of transportation...
Sam welcome to the Hazmat 101 List. About Q. 1: The answer to the question is: cost savings and reduced compliance requirements for the shipper and the...
Happy New Years, I know I've seen it, I probably have it, but I can't find it. What document contains the recomended tests that a team member should have when...
Warren: It all depends on the potential exposures for the employees, and whether or not they might be required to wear a respirator. If it is an in-house ...
Rodger A. Ferguson, Jr.
rodgerferguson@...
Jan 4, 2003 4:55 pm
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... "The Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities" put together by NIOSH, OSHA, USCG and EPA might be the place to...
Does anyone have any type of training document or more so a guidance document that covers in a succinct yet short (6-8 pages) and sweet fashion the arena of...
Warren: Here's a NIOSH best practice document I happened to stumble upon. Hope it helps. Rodger Ferguson, CHMM ... From: jwbillett49417...
Rodger A. Ferguson, Jr.
rodgerferguson@...
Jan 5, 2003 5:55 pm
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Can anyone give me some tips or pointers on using Colorimetric tubes? I am using the RAESystems brand, similar to the Draeger type. I have the piston stroke...
I have never used your (RAESystems brand) tubes. My experience is with MSA, Draeger, and Sensidyne. But generally I use the tubes as a positive "go/no go"...
Lanier
alanie@...
Jan 6, 2003 2:56 am
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Bert - I echo and agree with Mr Lanier's synopsis of colorimetric tubes, their use, their efficiency, and their validity of quantified results. For the...
William N Christie
lizandbill@...
Jan 6, 2003 12:39 pm
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On Sun, 5 Jan 2003 "Bert Bolton" <bbolton@...> said to the HAZMAT101 ... This may be semantic confusion, but there is no value in testing the air OUTSIDE...
This is the 'official' OSHA document. Here at the hospital, we use our in-house Occupational Health doc's to do the surveillance. Depending on what particular...
I'm a little confused on what you are wanting to accomplish, but here is a good piece from the OSHA web site. I have used it in training and it is easily...
I re-read your email and think I know what you are looking for now. Here is a really good article from Emedicine that I have also used in continuing education...
Dear Captain Bert I. Bolton, Jr. In regards to your question about colorimetric tubes. The following simple process should be followed when utilizing...
Agree with Steve. Time, manipulation of the tubes, and ambient conditions are also factors. IMHO, it is more feasible to get the basics out of the way quickly...
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I just wanted to let list member know of another resource available to the HazMat community. HazMat-WMD Discussion group has been...
Million dollar SL home goes up in flames Moral of the story,,, Make sure your connections are tight. <snip> Gary Sluis of Grand Haven, who was also working at...
Warren & Mary Billett
billett@...
Jan 8, 2003 3:13 am
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CSB, NTSB Conclude Agreement on Agency Cooperation Source: http://www.csb.gov/news/2002/n20021202.htm (Washington, DC - December 19, 2002) Fulfilling a...
Source: URL: http://process-safety.tamu.edu/safety_alert/09_04_02.htm Safety Alert: H2S Released From Molecular Sieves After Contact with Water Three...
On Tue, 07 Jan 2003 John Harrington <rescue1fao@...> said to the ... It might be helpful if you could tell us something about how the focus of your group...
Thanks for the info. I am a law enforcement hazmat tech as well as DOJ instructor and FEMA CSEPP evaluator and instructor. Sharing intell and info is the only...
Crockett, Jay
jay.crockett@...
Jan 8, 2003 3:40 pm
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From Jay Crockett WMD means Weapons Of Mass Destruction. These are usually associated with a Terrorist event. Chemical Biologocal or Radiological elements can...
Crockett, Jay
jay.crockett@...
Jan 8, 2003 3:40 pm
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I really hope that anyone currently active in the hazmat field knows that WMD stands for Weapons of Mass Destruction. ... -- Deputy Chief Steven D. Owen Sr.,...
Steven D. Owen Sr.
sdowensr@...
Jan 8, 2003 3:41 pm
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Own or use any rail freight cars with truck bolsters manufactured by National Castings of Mexico? See FRA Safety alert below. Have Good Day! PC ... [Federal...
Hazmat 101 News – January 8, 2003 The January 8, 2003 issue of the Hazmat 101 News is now online at The Hazmat101 Web. Go to: http://www.hazmat101.com Then...
The sole reason for the existence of the Hazmat 101 list is to serve it members by providing timely and useful information and a forum to help each other share...
Hi, I have a situation that I'd like to get some feedback on. I've been providing dangerous goods training for all modes for a long time and over the past...
I can prepare you a short article on the misuse of fireworks and pyrotechnics if you would like? Chris Case Blackpowder Pyrotechnics Services, Training and...