This report is part of a project to investigate the phenomena of spontaneous ignition of accidental hydrogen releases.
Category: Fire and explosion
Geoffrey Podger issues challenge to major hazard industries
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
HSE Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, today challenged the major hazard industries to take more responsibility for tackling
Workplace fire safety updated
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Information on the workplace fire safety page of the fire and explosion website, on HSE’s role in fire safety has been
Flammable liquid cabinets
Friday, October 19, 2007
HSE issues supplementary guidance to the employer/dutyholder on the matters to be considered in
ICL investigation: Completion of legal proceedings
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes the completion of the criminal prosecution, which arose out
Dust explosion prevention in the food industry
Monday, August 13, 2007
Explosions and fires within the food industry from combustible materials are a known hazard and they can have
Buncefield - Emergency preparedness, response and recovery
Thursday, July 19, 2007
The Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board has published its second set of recommendations, relating to
Buncefield MIIB response to HSE consultative document CD212
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board has issued its response to the consultative document CD 212,
Vehicle finishing units – risks from leakage of fuels
Monday, July 9, 2007
This Operational Circular (OC) and attached Information Document (ID) revises and replaces FIC 803/45.
SIRA Certification Service
Monday, July 9, 2007
This Operational Circular (OC), informs Electrical Inspectors that Sira Certification Service has been granted
Hazards in road tankers handling explosive dusts
Monday, July 9, 2007
This Operational Circular (OC) describes the fire and explosion hazards during pneumatic discharge
Van explodes transporting acetylene gas
Monday, June 18, 2007
HSE issues a warning on transport of acetylene cylinders following an explosion in a van travelling in Wolsingham
Fire enforcement guidance and advice
Thursday, May 10, 2007
OC217/05 gives guidance to inspectors on enforcement of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Fire and explosion report
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
This report documents a preliminary study of gas dispersion in a room using Large-eddy
The behaviour of gas cartridges when exposed to heat
Friday, December 22, 2006
Concerns were raised by HSE to storage of large quantities of ‘Bernzomatic’ MAPP gas in 450g cartridges
Buncefield - one year on
Monday, December 11, 2006
This table charts the activities to date carried out by HSE and other members of the
HSE investigates the fire at Festival Fireworks
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
East Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate
The use and abuse of passive fire protection offshore
Thursday, November 2, 2006
This one day seminar being held in Aberdeen will cover various offshore issues including
Investigating incidents at firework displays
Monday, October 9, 2006
This note is intended to provide quick reference guidance to police, local authority and HSE enforcement officials on issues that may arise
Storage of fireworks in retail premises
Monday, October 9, 2006
Findings of recent tests carried out by the Health and Safety Laboratory on the effects of a fire involving consumer fireworks stored in roller
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