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CSB Cites Hot Work Near Organic Storage Tanks As Major Fire, Explosive Concern


September 30, 2014 at 03:46 PM
Federal chemical safety officials are citing so-called “hot work” hazards near storage tanks containing organic or biological materials as a central concern in preventing industrial fires and explosions, saying it is both crucial and cost-efficient for such operations to monitor combustible gas levels and head off dangers associated with them.

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