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EH&S From Experience: Flammable Storage Code Reviews
The proper storage of flammable liquids is mandated by codes from multiple agencies, including the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and others. If your facility makes ANY changes to its existing flammable liquid storage, it is imperative to start with a complete code review to make sure that the […]
Read moreMaintaining Balance: The Importance of Pressurization and Air Flow
Achieving the proper balance between supply air and exhaust air in each building space is key to maintaining pressurization and, in turn, controlling undesirable conditions such as air infiltration, higher utility bills, airborne cross-contamination and condensation. In the August issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we look at key steps required to solve issues with […]
Read moreDiscover Key Strategies to Address Long-Lead Structural Materials
These days, materials used in the construction of new or renovated facilities are taking significantly longer to be delivered than in years past. In some cases, structural construction materials…such as precast walls, bar joists, structural steel, and roof/floor decking…may be taking two to three times as long as they have in the past…and sometimes even […]
Read moreCelebrating 25 Years of “From Experience!”
Hixson is excited to announce that our From Experience newsletter celebrates 25 years this month! To our readers, we hope that you have received value through this monthly publication. To our associates, thank all of you (and there have been many!) who have provided, and who continue to share, your experiences and knowledge through this […]
Read moreHow to Safely Cool Processing Tanks and Silos
Most food and beverage processing plants have atmospheric tanks and silos that need to be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. Processors understandably need to cool down this equipment quickly after steam or hot Clean-in-Place (CIP) sanitization to resume production, but should do so safely and with properly designed systems. In the latest issue […]
Read moreGain More Clarity with FMEA
Hopefully, compliance with permit limits is not a significant issue at your facility right now: Your equipment is in good shape and your operators educated and effective. What happens tomorrow, though? Do you know how much funding to request for next year and can you justify that amount? The latest issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter […]
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