about DOT Announces $ 5.9 Million in First Responder Grants to Help Protect Communities
From Flammable Liquids by Rail Incidents
Not exact matches
Transport Canada told Postmedia News that it identified the transportation of
flammable liquids, such as crude oil, as an «emerging» issue in 2011, and that it is now reviewing new safety recommendations received in recent weeks
from three industry - led committees «on an urgent basis.»
In some cases, they have found, a
flammable liquid actually protects a floor
from bursting into flames because the
liquid shields it
from radiant heat.
But as the
liquid rushed
from the trucks, it released a billowing vapor of far more volatile materials, including benzene and other
flammable hydrocarbons.
Butane is forced into the pipe, and the
flammable liquid extracts THC
from the plant material.
Another factor contributing to the number of truck accidents, and the injuries resulting
from them, is the fact that many of these vehicles are tanker trucks or HAZMAT trucks, which carry
liquid and / or
flammable cargoes.
This makes me think of airport security screening that confiscates your nail clippers because you may hijack a plane with them but has no issue with you taking a large glass bottle of highly
flammable liquid (alcohol)
from the duty free on board.