COMAH concerns
The Health and Safety Executive has published details of major incidents at UK sites that fall within the scope of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999. FP& FEJ reports
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ATEX explained
Industry representatives met recently to discuss the requirements of new legislation relating to potentially explosive atmospheres. Rupert Gilbey reports.
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Dangerous decisions
Craig Bell provides an overview of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002.
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Focus on foam
Fire services in England and Wales must take precautions when undertaking foam training that could pollute the environment, says Roger Harman.
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Environmental health
Fire service technical officers should think 'green' when specifying firefighting foams, says Kevan Whitehead.
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Wild wild west
Cathy Prudhomme explains how Colorado Springs Fire Department, USA has successfully implemented a programme to reduce the risk of wildfires
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Mississippi waters
Kirk Rosenhan explains how US fire departments ensure adequate water supplies for rural firefighting
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Burning issues
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service met recently with local moorland representatives to share knowledge about tackling heath and grass fires. George Winn-Darley reports
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Capital punishment
John Horswell examines the cause and development of the firestorm that hit the Australian capital, Canberra, in January 2003
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Withdrawal symptoms
EC Regulation 2037/2000 bans the use of all non-critical halon systems from 31 December 2003. Garry Cranny explains the implications for owners of halon systems
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Naval protection
Martin Connell and James Glockling present the second part (see FP&FEJ, November 2002, p.41) of their study evaluating the suitability of aerosol extinguishing systems for on-board ship protection
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Step on the gas
Doug Flavell provides an overview of the advances being made in gaseous suppression
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Inert issues
Keith Goodall and Tyler Aebersold provide an overview of the ventilation and piping requirements for inert gas extinguishing systems
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Pressure points
High pressure water mist is finding its true niche as a flexible and effective answer to a broad range of fire engineering problems. Chris Hood reports
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