The Importance Of Physical Security

Metal shavings and powdered metal s are easier to burst in flames than a lump of metal, making them more dangerous. Electrical fires happen when a wire shortages, overloaded switchboards, and faulty equipment. Last, Class F happen if you cook, something you weren't supposed to or if you really overcook

Other preliminary steps to take is for investigators to find ignition devices. These devices can be gasoline, chemicals, matches, or other types of accelerants. Accelerants also known as boosters speeds of the process of a fire by adding to the initial fire for the fire to burn rapidly and increase the intensity. Firefighter and law enforcement can look for melted metals or similar materials. This can mean that accelerants were used because metals usually burn at about 3,000*F. The most important thing for law enforcement and fire fighters when suspecting an arson is to not move and contaminate any physical evidence.

Common effects of smoke inhalation include but are not limited to cough, shortness of breath, changes in mental status. Smoke inhalation is life threatening in any fire; meanwhile cigarette smoke can have the same effect on tobacco users over time of continuous use. I will cover the treatment and outcome of exposure to smoke inhalation and tobacco use as well as possible ways to prevent injuries. The Effects of Smoke Inhalation and Cigaretts Smoke inhalation is the cause of 50-80% of fire deaths in the United States. A fire is not the only killing factor in any fire; burning materials release toxic byproducts into the air which can be just as or more deadly than a fire.

Even the most sophisticated waste processing plants, which use plasma torches (electrically controlled "flames" at temperatures of thousands of degrees) to turn waste into gas, produce solid waste products that have to be disposed of somehow” (“Waste Disposal”). “In addition, there can be catastrophic consequences of land pollution in relation to humans, animals, water and soils. The effects are even worse if the garbage is not separated into organic, reusable and recyclable waste” (“Effects of Land

a) Basis of Safety of a Chemical Reactor Process or manufacturing industries usually uses chemicals in their processes or produces chemicals as the end products. Whenever chemicals are involved in the process industries, a concern of possible hazard should be raised. Chemicals not only pose a substantial hazard due to its properties, but also due to the chemical reaction itself. Runaway reaction as a result from exothermic reaction from chemical reaction could lead to serious hazard as seen in previous major accident such as Bhopal and Seveso disaster. Reaction of chemicals with water or air also exhibit serious attention as seen in several major disasters before (Sanders, 1999).

Fire is a chemical reaction whcih needs three things to be present so it can happen: Oxygen, Fuel, and Heat. If one of these is not present, the fire cannot start. If one of these is taken from a fire it will go out. But how does this all work? Oxygen We all breathe Oxygen (O²) everyday - in fact, without it we would suffocate.

Many fires that are accidental are usually because of electrical problems and malfunctions. Things like overloaded electrical circuits and improperly installed electrical wires are some of the biggest causes of fires. ... ... middle of paper ... ...ry goal is the protection of lives and property. In order to do so, Firefighters must teach the public the fundamentals of fire safety and prevention in order to maintain a safe environment in the home, workplace, or any other location that individual may be. Since the early twentieth century, fire departments and other organizations have been spreading the word of fire prevention like a wildfire.

However, from a forensic point of view the most common are chemical explosions. Chemical explosions can then be separated into two different types, which are deflagration and detonation. The first type of chemical explosion is deflagration, which is the formation of heat and light and the creation of a very low intensity pressure wave. Deflagration explosions are sometimes also known as low explosives. This is due to a very rapid oxidation reaction occurring.

This can occur through software or an employee. “If your defenses can disrupt the early stages of these attacks, you are in a far better position to minimize the damage or cause the intruder to go elsewhere” (O’Dell, 71). In general the issue must be brought to the attention of the Chief Information Security Officer. They will be able to determine if the incident is in fact a cyber security concern, severity, scope, and type. When a cyber incident occurs, the specifics of that incident must be identified in order to accurately response.

Once contaminated, groundwater is much more difficult to treat than surface water. To prevent further spread and contamination, collect any wastewater generated from site activities in settlement tanks, screen, and then discharge the clean water. Afterwards, dispose of the remaining contaminated water according to environmental regulations. Traffic Management Plan The average number of people who die in vehicle involved accidents per year is 7-10. Although the number of people seriously injured [93] is much, much higher.