Flammability Testing of Materials Used in Construction, Transport, and Mining
Flammability Testing of Materials Used in Construction, Transport, and Mining

Author: Vivek Apte

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2021-11-17

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0081028180

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Flammability Testing of Materials used in Construction, Transport, and Mining, Second Edition provides an authoritative guide to current best practice in ensuring fire-safe design. The book begins by discussing the fundamentals of flammability, measurement techniques, and the main types of fire tests for various applications. Building on this foundation, a group of chapters then reviews tests for key materials used in the building, transport, and mining sectors. There are chapters on wood products, external cladding, and sandwich panels as well as the flammability of walls and ceilings linings. Tests for upholstered furniture and mattresses, cables, and electrical appliances are also reviewed. A final group of chapters discusses fire tests for the transport sector, including those for railway passenger cars, aircraft, road and rail tunnels, ships, and submarines. There is also a chapter on tests for spontaneous ignition of solid materials. With its distinguished international team of contributors, Flammability Testing of Materials used in Construction, Transport, and Mining is an invaluable reference for fire safety, civil, chemical, mechanical, mining and transport engineers. In this revised edition, the latest information is provided on fire testing of products, systems, components, and materials used across these essential sectors, with all regulations and standards brought up to date. - Relays all new developments in fire safety standards, regulations and performance requirements - Covers a broad range of infrastructure sectors such as construction, transport, and mining - Updated to include cutting-edge fire tests and the latest iteration of standards including ISO, ASTM, and EN

Safe and Secure Transport and Storage of Radioactive Materials
Safe and Secure Transport and Storage of Radioactive Materials

Author: Ken Sorenson

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2015-07-24

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1782423222

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Safe and Secure Transport and Storage of Radioactive Materials reviews best practice and emerging techniques in this area. The transport of radioactive materials is an essential operation in the nuclear industry, without which the generation of nuclear power would not be possible. Radioactive materials also often need to be stored pending use, treatment, or disposal. Given the nature of radioactive materials, it is paramount that transport and storage methods are both safe and secure. A vital guide for managers and general managers in the nuclear power and transport industries, this book covers topics including package design, safety, security, mechanical performance, radiation protection and shielding, thermal performance, uranium ore, fresh fuel, uranium hexafluoride, MOX, plutonium, and more. - Uniquely comprehensive and systematic coverage of the packaging, transport, and storage of radioactive materials - Section devoted to spent nuclear fuels - Expert team of authors and editors

Fire Fighter Safety and Survival includes Navigate Advantage Access
Fire Fighter Safety and Survival includes Navigate Advantage Access

Author: Don Zimmerman

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1284180174

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Whether you are on the job or in training, Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Third Edition is a must-have resource for fire fighters, EMS providers, and other safety professionals. Focused on improving statistics for line-of-duty injuries and fatalities, this book details the 16 Fire Fighter Life Safety Initiatives supported by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and describes a fire fighter life safety program, as well as methods for implementation. Actual scenarios from the fire service put you in the center of life-threatening situations and gives you the skills and knowledge it takes to create positive outcomes from incidents and promote a safety culture in your department.The Third Edition features:Correlating directly with the 16 Fire Fighter Life Safety Initiatives supported by the NFFF and the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s (Core) course Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (C0281). This book delivers the know-how to help you reduce injuries and fatalities within your department.Each chapter begins with a Case Study that provides students a means to test their understanding of the chapter concepts in the context of a fictional scenario.Make a difference in your department with new and evolving ideas that give you the knowledge and tools to succeed without sacrificing cherished, longstanding traditions.Understand and apply safety concepts introduced in the chapters through realistic scenarios and examples shared by the author.Broaden your horizons with real examples of safety problems and solutions from other industries where high risk, life safety, and human response all comes into play.Important new topics were added, including:NFPA 3000TM, Standard for an Active Shooter/ Hostile Event Response (ASHER) ProgramNFFF Vulnerability Assessment Program (VAP) and United States Fire Administration USFA Risk Management PracticesNew cancer prevention strategies monitoring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)The use of drones by emergency responders with new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirementsA discussion on emotional support aligned with NFPA and the American Psychological Association (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5)