Methane is dangerous - regardless of the source!

 A news report mentions of an explosion in a farm shed with cows, injuring one cow. The explosion was attributed to methane gas from 90 flatulent cows.The cause of ignition was reported to be static electricity. The roof of the shed was blown off!



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2 dead, 1 injured in accident at Essar Power plant near Jamnagar | Business Line

2 dead, 1 injured in accident at Essar Power plant near Jamnagar | Business Line



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Toxic gas formation in confined spaces

Confined space accidents due to exposure to toxic gases after entry continues to kill people. Read a warning about how toxic gases can be generated in confined spaces in this link. 


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Phosgene leak in plant at Dahej

A phosgene leak at a new toluene di isocyanate plant at Dahej on January 9th has reportedly affected 21 employees with one in serious condition. Interestingly, the company has filed a FIR against the technology provider.
Read about the incident in these links
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The importance of containment

An incident is being reported in the US where a storage tank storing Crude MCHM, consisting mostly of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol developed a hole and started leaking. The secondary containment (dykes) also failed and the chemical entered a river which is the main source of drinking water. 
Maintain your primary and secondary containments.....read about the incident in this link.


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