Citation
(1998), "New code of practice published by LPC and BSTSA", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 45 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.1998.12845aaa.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
New code of practice published by LPC and BSTSA
New code of practice published by LPC and BSTSA
The Loss Prevention Council (LPC) and the British Surface Treatment Suppliers Association (BSTSA) have issued a new Joint Code of Practice Electrical Process Heating: Fire Safety in the Metal Finishing Industry.
There is a high incidence of fires in electro-plating, anodising and similar process shops, some caused by inadequate design, others which can be avoided by improving routine maintenance and following the multi-safety approach outlined in the Code of Practice.
One of the factors in preventing fires of this nature is to maintain the fluid level in the process tank and ensure that the hot zone of the heater is not exposed. The Code of Practice includes measures to ensure that the level of the liquid does not fall or that, if it does, the power supply to the heater is automatically disconnected.
John Allwood, Chief Executive of the BSTSA, said:Insurers have an important role to play in bringing to the attention of the electro-plating and similar process industries the availability of these measures. Safety and environmental issues are very high on our agenda.
The Joint Code of Practice Electrical Process Heating: Fire Safety in the Metal Finishing Industry is priced at £2.40 and is available from LPC Publications Department, Tel: 0181 207 2345 or Fax: 0181 236 9701.