According to the NFPA, fire prevention week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.
To continue our discussion on Fire Prevention Week, which ends Saturday October 12, let's look at the validity of the NFPA's standards, are they law or guideline?
According to Sustainable Plant Magazine, there is a growing trend among the manufacturing industry, Being Safe = Being Productive. And you can actually quantify it.
One of our customers, a global producer of high performance materials, industrial specialty chemicals and coating solutions, was using a catalytic sensor to monitor the LFL of the off-gas vent stream and experiencing an unacceptable 25 second response time.
It is important when selecting an analyzer to find the right fit for your application. In some cases that might mean finding one that can withstand the vigors of a tough, industrial environment. In this case you would want it to:
