Episode 216 - Unintended Consequences Associated with Modern Homes
In this episode, I share from a blog that dives into the fact that homes today are build with different materials and layouts than they were prior to 2000. The larger, more open floor plans have creat...
11 Jul 20218min
Episode 215 - Code Violations Are Root of Fatal Explosion
In this episode, I share important codes and standards written in the NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code. They are critical in this case study where an explosion killed a shop owner and seriously injure...
11 Jul 20218min
Episode 214 - Thermal Oil Equipment Fires
In this episode, I share from a blog written by John Holecek back in September 2013. He cover the differences in hydronic systems vs thermal oil systems and the common hazards. He covers a case study ...
10 Jul 202110min
Episode 213 - Black Box Privacy: Is Big Brother tracking your driving habits?
In this episode, I share from a blog on Airbag Control Modules (ACM). How do you access them? What do they show? How can you protect your car and you data? Do we need to worry about others stealing in...
9 Jul 20217min
Episode 212 - Explosion Investigations Uncover Answers
In this episode, we uncover how a lightning strike two days prior to a gas explosion was linked to the cause of the incident. Electrical arcing between the iron and copper pipes melted part of the cop...
8 Jul 20217min
Episode 211 - Walkway and Parking Lot Design and Maintenance Can Prevent Injuries
In this episode, I share a blog post describing a case where a person tripped and fell on a parking lot wheel stop. The fall could have been easily prevented if the apartment complex’s management had ...
8 Jul 20216min
Episode 210 - Design Can Prevent Industrial Accidents
In this episode, I share a blog written by Jeff Warren detailing two incidents involving the use of, or lack there of, machine safe guards. We discuss serious cases with injuries including two differe...
2 Jul 20219min
Episode 209 - Arc Mapping Identifies Origin of Attic Fire
In this episode, I share about NFPA 921 and helped define Arc Mapping. This was a case study of a residential house fire that was believed to have started in the attic by the fire department. The fire...
2 Jul 20216min
