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Waste Connections, a waste management company, has prioritized fire safety and prevention in the design of its new highly-automated single stream Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Plainfield, IL. The previous MRF on the site suffered a total loss due to a fire in 2021. The new facility incorporates five levels of fire safety and prevention, including advanced technology such as AI systems, infrared detection, and compressed air foam units. Waste Connections has invested over 5% of the total project cost in fire prevention systems, which have already proven effective in extinguishing a potentially devastating fire. The facility also prioritizes worker safety through equipment design and automation. Waste Connections continues to explore emerging fire prevention technologies for future MRF builds. [Extracted from the article]

Field recounts this example: "I attended a farm auction a few years ago, and the owner had taken the fire extinguishers off of tractors, combines and every piece of equipment", Field says. Fire extinguisher training It's one thing to have a fire extinguisher on hand where it might be needed. Based on his experiences, Bill Field, Purdue Extension farm safety specialist, suspects farmers as a group may not give fire safety the respect that he believes it deserves. [Extracted from the article]

Based on his experiences, Bill Field, Purdue Extension farm safety specialist, suspects farmers as a group may not give fire safety the respect that he believes it deserves. Fire extinguisher training It's one thing to have a fire extinguisher on hand where it might be needed. Field recounts this example: "I attended a farm auction a few years ago, and the owner had taken the fire extinguishers off of tractors, combines and every piece of equipment", Field says. [Extracted from the article]

Based on his experiences, Bill Field, Purdue Extension farm safety specialist, suspects farmers as a group may not give fire safety the respect that he believes it deserves. Fire extinguisher training It's one thing to have a fire extinguisher on hand where it might be needed. Field recounts this example: "I attended a farm auction a few years ago, and the owner had taken the fire extinguishers off of tractors, combines and every piece of equipment", Field says. [Extracted from the article]

Field recounts this example: "I attended a farm auction a few years ago, and the owner had taken the fire extinguishers off of tractors, combines and every piece of equipment", Field says. Fire extinguisher training It's one thing to have a fire extinguisher on hand where it might be needed. Based on his experiences, Bill Field, Purdue Extension farm safety specialist, suspects farmers as a group may not give fire safety the respect that he believes it deserves. [Extracted from the article]

Based on his experiences, Bill Field, Purdue Extension farm safety specialist, suspects farmers as a group may not give fire safety the respect that he believes it deserves. Field recounts this example: "I attended a farm auction a few years ago, and the owner had taken the fire extinguishers off of tractors, combines and every piece of equipment", Field says. Fire extinguisher training It's one thing to have a fire extinguisher on hand where it might be needed. [Extracted from the article]

Highlights from the article: The Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial beginning of grilling season, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and a fire protection organization have some advice on outdoor grilling safety. "While grilling is an enjoyable seasonal outdoor activity, people need to be aware of its potential dangers", said Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension family and community health specialist, College Station.

Highlights from the article: The Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial beginning of grilling season, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and a fire protection organization have some advice on outdoor grilling safety. "While grilling is an enjoyable seasonal outdoor activity, people need to be aware of its potential dangers", said Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension family and community health specialist, College Station.

Highlights from the article: The Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial beginning of grilling season, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert and a fire protection organization have some advice on outdoor grilling safety. "While grilling is an enjoyable seasonal outdoor activity, people need to be aware of its potential dangers", said Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension family and community health specialist, College Station.

The article offers information on the fifth annual "Your Fire Department" contest and is celebrated during the Grain Bin Safety Week aimed to promote bin-entry procedure.

The article presents Hawker Beechcraft Premier 1A, the light-jet aircraft by Gavin Woodman, co-founder of Aerocor, a business aircraft brokerage based in Los Angeles. Topics include aircraft features pleasing handling qualities with the crisper control response of a light jet; the aircraft having one engine fire extinguisher bottle, and a semi-automatic pressurization controller.

Evaluates several hospitality products, equipment, supplies and services. Sensor Activated fire Extinguisher system from American Dryer Corp.; Combination refrigerator and microwave from Microfridge; RenoSys PVC Pool Shell from RenoSys.

This article features several products and services for the hospitality industry. HandPunch terminals from Recognition Systems cut costs and keep employees honest. Improved payroll accuracy is guaranteed by the elimination of buddy punching. This means that the payroll is free of time fraud thereby allowing labor costs and giving the company a fast return on investment. The Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing System from American Dryer Corp. is developed to reduce the damage caused by fires. Sensors will detect a dryer fire and will activate a water vapor mechanism to douse the flames. The water vapor will stop once the sensors no longer detect a fire; this virtually eliminates water damage to the machine and premises. The combination refrigerator and microwave from MicroFridge features an internal ice compartment, full width wire shelves and upright 2-liter bottle storage. The 600-Watt microwave features 0.6 cubic feet of capacity and easy to operate dial controls. The 60-pound washer extractor from UniMac achieves high water valves capable of filling at twice the speed of two-valve washers. It adapts to recycle rinse water as wash water, saving up to 32% on water and sewer consumption.

This article offers several products and services for the hospitality industry. Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing system was developed by American Dryer Corp. to reduce the damage caused by dryer fires. Sensors will detect a dryer fire and will activate a water vapor mechanism to douse the flames. The RenoSys PVC Pool Shell is a watertight slip-resistant membrane used to line the interior of pool, making it attractive while lowering maintenance costs. IPH line of washer/extractors from IPSO USA are built to last, with heavy-duty construction, a revolutionary bearing design and user-friendly operation and programming. Minibar Systems introduces the only 3 in 1 guest amenity station featuring a minibar, a guest fridge and a safe. The Refinishing Touch specializes in furniture refinishing and upholstery programs designed to be cost efficient. Tables from Midwest Folding Products feature a cantilever leg design to increase seating capacity while improving guest comfort. S&D Coffee is the national distributor of Barnie's brand coffees to the restaurant, lodging and office markets. UniMac's 60-pound washer extractor achieves high water valves capable of filling at twice the speed of two-valve washers.

Features equipment and supplies for the hospitality industry. S.A.F.E. Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing system from American Dryer Corp; OPL stack washer and dryer from Dexter Co.; Chrome luxury edition hair dryers from Sunbeam Hospitality.

This article focuses on Aircraft Spruce & Specialty which is the only agent in the U.S. with the full line of H3R Halon and Halotron1 fire extinguishers for use in aircraft cockpits and cargo areas. The products range from 14 ounces of agent for pilot bags to 150-lb. wheeled units for flight-line ops. The colorless, odorless gas will not transmit electrostatic shocks to avionics or affect pilots' vision, according to the company. The units meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

American Pacific Corp. with FAA approval of a Halotron I clean agent portable fire extinguisher to replace ozone-depleting Halon 1211 on civilian commercial aircraft, the first Halotron I extinguisher has completed all required FAA and Underwriters Laboratories tests. The Halotron I extinguisher provides an environmentally acceptable substitution for Halon 1211, an ozone-depleting compound that was banned in 1994.

Reports on the approval of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to the fire extinguisher, Halotron I, manufactured by Alabama-based company, Amerex Corp. Features of the fire extinguisher; Uses of the fire extinguisher in aircrafts.

The article discusses several ways how restaurant owners and managers can prevent kitchen fires. Information discussed include the importance of keeping the kitchen clean, ways to manage automatic fire suppression systems failure, different classes of fires and extinguishers, and development of a comprehensive fire emergency plan.

The article offers information on harvesting drought-stressed corn in the U.S. It states the need to lower the header to take more crop material and allow leaves to hang on to stalks to help cushion the grain and reduce butt shelling. It cites the use of larger corn head to feed more rows of crops. It also mentions the importance of preparing fire extinguishers to avoid fire hazards.

The article reports on the workplace safety violations allegedly committed by Texas-based JSW Steel, observed by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Houston South Area Office during its inspections. Aside from the repeat violation of failing to provide open floor hole covers, the company has also been reprimanded for lack of available fire extinguishers. It is added that the firm has been placed in the OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

The article presents the author's suggestions for maintaining the standards of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in business sites. It includes regular cleaning of the shop, washing floors by using pressure, applying bright paint on shop walls and proper painted place for fire extinguishers.

The article reports on the plan of Eclipse Aviation to establish an independent company to market its PhostrEx fire suppression system. The system has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June 2005. It could replace Halon-based systems used to extinguish fires in portions of aircraft not occupied by passengers and crews. It is also designed to replace the two types of Halon used in aviation.

The article argues on the requirements for a preventive maintenance (PM) program for a truck's fire extinguishers. It states that the mechanics and shop managers have different stories in tagging, replacing and inspecting extinguisher. The author wants to understand whether the practice is a sign of a lack of internal discipline or to shift the responsibility for outsource provider.

The article announces that Ametek Ameron has reissued its supplemental type certifications (STCs) in replacement to Kidde Fire Systems' fire extinguisher and Pacific Scientific Co Inc.'s fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles in the transport category.

The article offers brief information on various products including the Preside Conference Collection featuring series of workplace furniture from the HON Co., the STI Wireless Fire Extinguisher Theft Stopper with Receiver from Safety Technology International (STI), and the Cem-Kote Flex ST cement slurry from W.R. Meadows.

The article reports on the tools and techniques used by aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) departments to accomplish tasks. Among the quick decisions that must be made by the incident commander are concern for life, exposure, confinement and extinguishment. The equipment include a Rapid Intervention Vehicle, dry chemical extinguishing agents, and thermal imaging cameras.

The article reports on a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 10004 of possible contaminated halon gas in fire extinguishers due to a drop in pure halon supplies.

The article stresses the need for airline operators to gain an understanding of how fire detection and extinguishing systems work and prepare for all contingencies. According to the author, engine fires can be caused by circumstances beyond the control of the crew, manufacturer or maintenance experts. Typical fire detection and extinguishing systems aboard turbine aircraft provide protection from engine fire and overheat mishaps, along with searing hot bleed-air leaks that can ignite combustible materials and fluids.

Features the Aero-K fire suppression systems with dry aerosols from Sensor Electronics Corp. Fuse of the fire extinguisher; Overview of how it works.