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Boiler and Pressure Vessel Explosions

Hazard awareness of boiler and pressure vessel explosions in the workplace. Discussions on probability of occurrence of incidents so as to provide a situational awareness amongst all stakeholders, which will assist in developing layers of protection in reducing the probability of future incidents.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Boiler Explodes in Philippines, One Fatality 11 Injured

Worker killed, 11 others injured in steam boiler explosion

Posted by John Astad at 4:11 PM No comments:
Labels: "Bunawan village"

Thursday, April 1, 2010

U.K. Autoclave Explosion Results in £10,000 Fine

http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-nw-054moseleyrubber.htm

This 2008 incident in the U.K. sounds eerily familiar of the autoclave explosion occurring in Illinois in December 2009.
Posted by John Astad at 3:02 PM No comments:
Labels: "autoclave, "Health and Safety Executive" U.K
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