Mercury (Hg), also known as “quicksilver,” is a liquid at room temperature but easily evaporates into a gas. Fluorescent tubes and lightbulbs contain varying amounts of mercury vapor and liquid mercury. When a tube or bulb breaks or is crushed, easily-inhaled toxic vapor is released into the air. Such vapor...
Mercury (Hg), also known as “quicksilver,” is a liquid at room temperature but easily evaporates into a gas. Fluorescent tubes and lightbulbs contain varying amounts of mercury vapor and liquid mercury. When a tube or bulb breaks or is crushed, easily-inhaled toxic vapor is released into the air. Such vapor...
Anhydrous, or “without water” (from Greek) Ammonia is a colorless, liquified gas with a distinctive sharp, pungent smell that can form explosive mixtures in air. A flammable chemical compound that is considered hazardous by the OSHA HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Anhydrous ammonia is a lung damaging agent, irritant and...
Anhydrous, or “without water” (from Greek) Ammonia is a colorless, liquified gas with a distinctive sharp, pungent smell. A flammable chemical compound that is considered hazardous by the OSHA HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), Anhydrous Ammonia can form explosive mixtures in air. The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) for ammonia in...
Hydrogen Sulfide, or H2S, is a toxic gas that is colorless and highly flammable. Other names for H2S include sewer gas, swamp gas, manure gas and stink damp. In addition to gas form, H2S can exist as a liquid compressed gas. Where H2S Is Found H2S gas occurs naturally in...
Hydrogen Sulfide, or H2S, is a toxic gas that is colorless and highly flammable. Other names for H2S include sewer gas, swamp gas, manure gas and stink damp. In addition to gas form, H2S can exist as a liquid compressed gas. H2S gas occurs naturally in hot springs, crude petroleum,...
Almost every maintenance shop has a bench or pedestal grinder. They are most commonly used to shape or sharpen the cutting edges of tools such as chisels or lawn mower blades. These are powerful, useful tools, but they are also potentially dangerous because users take them for granted. Serious injury...
Almost every maintenance shop has a bench or pedestal grinder. These are powerful, useful tools, but they are also potentially dangerous because users take them for granted. About 3,200 people nationwide received hospital treatment for workshop grinder, buffer, and polisher injuries during 2016. Serious injury and even death can result...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, maintenance workers, including plumbers, experience more injuries and illnesses than nearly any other occupation. Fortunately, responsible plumbers can avoid the vast majority of these threats by adhering to plumbing safety tips and using proper protective gear. Even with the best safety planning, there...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, maintenance workers, including plumbers, experience more injuries and illnesses than nearly any other occupation. Fortunately, responsible plumbers can avoid the vast majority of these threats by adhering to plumbing safety tips and using proper protective gear. Plumbing Accidents: The type, frequency, and severity...