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Understanding Flues in Storage Racks

In storage applications, flues – the space between rows and pallet positions that provide a vertical line of sight from the floor to the ceiling – provide a channel for heat from fires to vent vertically, while also allowing sprinkler water to flow down and slow the ability of fire to spread horizontally. The December […]

Minimizing Storage Hazards for Liquid Sanitation Chemicals

Both the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) define many of the chemical liquids used in the sanitation process as “health hazards” and limit the maximum allowable storage quantity for any given facility. These same codes also outline building fire separation and life safety components required for designated storage areas. Yet even […]

Proposed OSHA Rule Change: Employee Representatives

On August 29, the U.S. Department of Labor announced proposed changes to clarify regulations regarding who can be authorized by employees to act as their representative to accompany the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance officers during physical workplace inspections. In particular, the proposed rule would allow an employee or a non-employee third […]

Flexible Arrangements: Key Considerations for Plants with Mobile Equipment

In facilities that have batch systems running multiple SKUs throughout the day or week, it is possible to have mobile equipment that is constantly being moved in and out of place. Ideally this happens quickly – to keep downtime to a minimum, and easily – for the workers tasked with making the moves. In the […]

EH&S From Experience – Summer 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has time-sensitive and/or periodic requirements that must be met. In the Summer issue of EH&S From Experience, we provide some guidelines that can assist you in meeting your compliance obligations. Read it today!

Aligning Vendor Utilities

Most facility projects have multiple vendors supplying numerous pieces of equipment requiring a wide range of temperatures and pressures for various utilities. Yet this can create additional project costs if left unchecked. The August issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter shows how aligning these varying temperatures and pressures can reduce project costs without sacrificing performance. […]

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