Safety Zone - Process Heating

6 Gas-Pressure Regulator Questions, Part 2

Gas pressure regulation is an important part of the overall safety for gas-fired equipment. Too much or too little gas pressure to the burner can result in an unstable burner or even an oven explosion. To help avoid this potential hazard, the National Fire Protection Association developed NFPA Standard 86 to addresses specific control requirements that all gas trains must have.

by Kevin Carlisle, Karl Dungs USA

6 Gas-Pressure Regulator Questions, Part 1

Gas pressure regulation is an important part of the overall safety for gas-fired equipment. Too much or too little gas pressure to the burner can result in an unstable burner or even an oven explosion. To help avoid this potential hazard, the National Fire Protection Association developed NFPA Standard 86 to addresses specific control requirements that all gas trains must have.

by Kevin Carlisle, Karl Dungs USA

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Thermal Fluid Changeout, Part 4 In this month’s column, Sharon Spielman concludes this series with specifics about filling the system. by Sharon Spielman

Thermal Fluid Changeout, Part 3 Changing the fluid in your hot oil system can be dangerous. Find out how to ensure the safest change. by Sharon Spielman

Thermal Fluid Changeout, Part 2 Sharon Spielman gives us more on thermal fluid changeouts. by Sharon Spielman

Thermal Fluid Changeout, Part 1 Sharon Spielman touches on thermal fluid changeout safety. by Sharon Spielman

Are You Covered? Sharon Spielman lets you know how to solve safety problems with fabric. by Sharon Spielman

Simplifying Standards Senior editor Sharon Spielman explains how the NFPA will help you keep at least one New Year’s resolution. by Sharon Spielman

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Lockout/Tagout, Part 7 Final Words: Comply, Comply, Comply by Sharon Spielman

Lockout/Tagout, Part 6 A review of lockout/tagout regulations continues with the beginning steps of a procedural example for group lockout/tagout. by Sharon Spielman

Lockout/Tagout, Part 5 Sharon Spielman explains that group LOTO is needed for complex equipment. by Sharon Spielman

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Lockout/Tagout, Part 3 Sharon Spielman reminds you not to rely on exceptions from OSHA to avoid having to comply with LOTO regulations. by Sharon Spielman

Lockout/Tagout, Part 2 Anticipate Training Questions Sharon Spielman outlines OSHA's lockout/tagout inspection guidelines as well as what questions your employees should anticipate regarding your company's lockout/tagout training program should an OSHA compliance officer ask. by Sharon Spielman

Lockout/Tagout, Part 1 Don't forego LOTO, reminds Sharon Spielman. by Sharon Spielman

Is Your Company On a Quest? Is your company on a quest for a safe and healthy workplace? by Sharon Spielman

The Winds of Change Prepare for new NFPA 86 codes in 2003. by Sharon Spielman

Ignorance Is Not Bliss Know your safety regulations. by Sharon Spielman

Plan for the Unexpected, Part 4 In the final installment of her "Plan for the Unexpected" series, senior editor Sharon Spielman highlights the last of Sobey's suggested homework. by Sharon Spielman

Plan for the Unexpected, Part 3 Are you up to the task? by Sharon Spielman

Plan for the Unexpected, Part 2 When disaster strikes, there are many questions from the fire department and hazardous materials (hazmat) response crews that will have to be answered. by Sharon Spielman

Plan for the Unexpected, Part 1 Lessons learned by one plater can benefit you. by Sharon Spielman

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Cut Training at Your Own Risk IHEA safety committee member offers tips. by Sharon Spielman

Train, Re-Train and Train Again Safety and training go hand in hand. by Sharon Spielman

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Tighten Up, Part 1 In recent years, the importance of leak testing safety shutoff valves has become a visible safety issue. by Stephanie Grasso

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A Standard Review Bakery oven safety issues by Stephanie Grasso

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