| Document ID (ISN) | 61750 |
| CIS number |
94-348 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-477-03466-7 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Approved Code of Practice for the prevention of sulphur fires and explosions |
| Bibliographic information |
Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, P.O. Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, Sep. 1993. 40p. 17 ref. Price: NZD 10.00. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this revised Code of Practice (see CIS 90-974): interpretation; definitions; dust explosions; hazard rating of sulfur; dust explosion prevention and protection (minimization of dust; construction of buildings; fire control; elimination of ignition sources; explosion relief venting; explosion detection and suppression; inerting); specific hazards relating to sulfur handling; liquid sulfur; fertilizers containing sulfur; personal protective equipment and training. Appendices covered: properties of sulfur; health hazards of sulfur dioxide; example of a hot work permit. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety engineering; New Zealand; sulfur; explosion hazards; dust explosions; fire hazards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; permits-to-work; inerting; explosion venting; dust control; flammable liquids; hydrogen sulfide; sources of ignition; fertilizers; explosion prevention; explosion-proof construction; personal protective equipment; fire protection; explosion suppression; sulfur dioxide; directive; materials handling |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Explosions
Fires
Inorganic sulfur compounds
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