Boiler Accident

This boiler accidents occured on July, 18, 2007. Tennessee.

An investigation was done by experts to determine the cause of the explosion. It is found that the most probable cause determined was the sudden introduction of feed water to the boiler due to low water in the boiler. Malfunction safety devices contributed to this occurence, which is by right can be avoided.

The recommendations made by these expert were ;

1. Should develop procedures for the training and certification of all boiler
   operators.
2. should invest in a remote monitoring system that will monitor the boiler
   operations while the boiler operators are performing their maintenance responsibilities.
3. All maintenance to the boiler and boiler associated equipment’s controls and safety devices
   should be performed by an experienced and qualified outside vendor knowledgeable in their
   operation and function.
4. Boilers and boiler associated equipment’s controls and safety devices should be tested
   annually by an experienced and qualified outside vendor knowledgeable in their operation
   and function.
5. All steam pressure relief valves should be removed, inspected, and pressure tested annually
   to ensure proper nameplate set pressure and operation.
6. It is crucial that all boiler operator daily operational tests, duties, and responsibilities
   recommended by the boiler manufacturer are adhered to, followed, and performed.
7. The audible and visual alarm system for the boiler plant should be overhauled to ensure
   notification throughout the plant.
8. Emergency and evacuation procedures should be developed.
9. Should ensure that all mandatory inspections to the boilers are performed
   per the requirement of law.
10. Any future incident or accident involving a boiler, pressure vessel (e.g., autoclave, air storage
    tank, etc.), or boiler related equipment should be reported to the govern authorities immediately.

 

Petronas Blaze

Six hurt in Bekok C blaze
Six people have been hurt in a fire on board the Petronas Carigali-operated Bekok C platform, about 200 kilometres off Peninsular Malaysia.
The fire started just after midnight today but was contained by an emergency response team working on board the platform, Petronas said in a statement.

The six injured crew have been taken to the Kuala Terengganu hospital for treatment, while the remaining 102 personnel have been evacuated to nearby platforms.

The Star newspaper reported that one of the injured workers was later sent to the ICU after his condition deteriorated.

The paper also reported Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Said visited the workers and said they were traumatised over the incident.

“They said sparks from one of the maintenance valves could have caused the fire. They were all panic-struck but were thankful there were no fatalities,” he said.

Bekok C platform was undergoing a scheduled shutdown for planned maintenance at the time of the incident.

An internal investigation into the incident is under way.

The Bekok C platform was said to have been in operation since the 1980s.

Bekok is an oil and gas discovery neigbouring the giant Tapis field. Gas from Bekok is understood to be exported via Tapis production facilities to Peninsular Malaysia.

A trade source told Reuters that Petronas could lose around 100 barrels of light sweet crude for export per month due to the fire, but how long this might continue is not clear.

"It's one of the fields linked to Tapis production, but it's not a major field," the source said.

Published: 14 December 2010 06:10 GMT | Last updated: 15 December 2010 06:28 GMT

Dust Collector Explosion

The said Dust Collector

BUTTERWORTH: A dust-collecting machine at the factory of a manufacturing company blew up yesterday, shattering the roof and sending debris flying at the Prai Industrial Estate near here.
The blast at Excel Rim Sdn Bhd was also believed to have damaged buildings within 100m of the factory.

The factory, making motorcycle wheel rims, was badly damaged.


Eight of the 70 employees were injured in the explosion, said state Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Mohd Razam Taja Rahim.


"Locals and Nepalese were among the victims. Four have been sent to Bagan Specialist Centre here while the other four were sent to Seberang Jaya Hospital."

Razam said they were alerted at 10.20am. Seven fire engines and 33 firemen were sent to fight the blaze.


Thirty volunteer firefighters from around Seberang Prai also helped the firemen.

Razam said the cause of the explosion and the company's losses were still being investigated.

Impact from the explosion, affecting opposite factory.

What Shampoo & Soap can do?

This is contact dermatitis, due to inappropriate and prolonged use of wrong soap and shampoo.




This is chronic dermatitis.

Escalator & Lift Accident

Don't let crocs do this to your loved ones feet


Always put an eye upon your kids whenever there's an escalator


Remember, there's no second hand arm on the market.


Don't take this messages for granted!!
Let's culturized our nations with safety attitude.