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Zoalene Explosion: Causes and Solutions by Fazlie Islam is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes an accident report from the Dow Chemical Company in 1976 where an explosion occurred, killing one person. The explosion was caused by zoalene, a material used at the plant, being left in a dryer at high temperatures for over 24 hours, causing it to decompose and detonate. To prevent similar accidents, the summary recommends that the company 1) provide training to employees on safely handling hazardous chemicals and 2) hire a safety officer to monitor plant processes and ensure safety
- Author
- Fazlie Islam
- Language
- EN