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NIOSH: Why Firefighters Must Understand Multi-Gas Monitor Readings

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health issued the following safety advisory in August. We’ve added videos and links to training ideas for multi-gas monitor proficiency. The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program recommends fire departments ensure all firefighters responding to natural gas and […]
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Results from N. American Hazmat Rig Inspections

Source: CVSA In June, commercial motor vehicle inspectors inspected 6,204 vehicles transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) and 6,668 HM/DG packages in Canada and the U.S. for a five-day unannounced HM/DG inspection and enforcement initiative for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The total number of violations was 1,774. Of those, just more than 200 involved improperly […]
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