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Disaster Advice Glossary
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Disaster recovery and restoration can be veiled in mystery to the many who have not undertaken specific training. This glossary explains technical terms to assist both report writing and the understanding of those technical terms so often misunderstood.
Definition
| Asphyxiating Atmospheres: |
An atmosphere which a chemical or other substance can absorb the oxygen in air as a result of a chemical reaction or other reaction, including gases that inert the atmosphere, consuming the breathable oxygen. Health and Safety Note: Chemicals used to mist and fog in the atmosphere, chemicals that are allowed to evaporate, and the use of ozone are asphyxiants. As dangerous and seldom recognized as an asphyxiant, are power generators giving off carbon monoxide gas. See Confined Space, Permit Required Confined Space, Toxic Air Contaminates |
| Flammable Gas, Vapour or Mist: |
Any atmosphere that contains flammable gas, vapor or mist in excess of 10 percent of its lower flammable limit (LFL), that atmosphere is not acceptable for entry. Safety Note: LFL means the minimum concentration of a flammable materials which will ignite if an ignition source is present. This information can be found in the MSDS of a chemical. See Toxic Air Contaminates, Asphyxiating Atmospheres |
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