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Dust Combustibility Testing | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Dust
explosion defines the rapid combustion occurs when dust dispersed in air,
within the closed medium or confined space. Its depending on the following
conditions, the dust must be combustible. I...
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What are the main objectives of the risk analysis process? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
The risk analysis process aims to identify potential risks,
assess their impact and likelihood, and develop effective mitigation
strategies. By systematically evaluating both internal and external...
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What are the main objectives of the risk analysis process? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
The risk analysis process aims to identify potential risks,
assess their impact and likelihood, and develop effective mitigation
strategies. By systematically evaluating both internal and external t...
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What are the key elements of hazardous area classification? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Hazardous area classification involves several key elements to ensure safety
in environments where flammable gases, vapors, dust, or fibers are present. The
first element is identifying the type of ...
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Layer Ignition Temperature (LIT) Testing | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
The
Layer Ignition Temperature (LIT) test involves directly heating a compound in a
Bunsen burner flame and observing the flame's characteristics. This test helps
determine the type of bo...
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What is limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) and why is it important? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) is the minimum oxygen
level in a gas mixture at which a substance, such as a flammable gas, vapor, or
dust, can ignite or sustain combustion. If the oxygen concen...
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What industries require PSM implementation the most? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Process Safety Management (PSM) is essential in high-risk industries
handling hazardous chemicals and complex operations. The oil and gas,
chemical, pharmaceutical, and power generation sectors rely...
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What industries require PSM implementation the most? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Process Safety Management (PSM) is essential in high-risk industries
handling hazardous chemicals and complex operations. The oil and gas,
chemical, pharmaceutical, and power generation sectors rely...
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What role does incident energy play in Arc Flash Hazard Analysis? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Incident energy plays a crucial role in Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
as it determines the severity of an arc flash event and guides safety measures.
Measured in cal/cm², incident energy represents the...
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How can probability distributions be used to estimate risks in QRA? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Probability distributions are vital in Quantitative Risk Assessment
(QRA) as they model uncertainties and estimate risks
numerically. Different distributions apply to various risks—normal for
nat...
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Process Safety Lab at IIT Hyderabad | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Sigma-HSE Laboratory provides
physico-chemical data on dusts, gases and vapour as per standards, together
with expert interpretation from experienced and highly trained technicians and
scientists w...
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Why is MIE important in industrial safety? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) is crucial in industrial safety as it helps
prevent fires and explosions by identifying ignition risks from sparks or
electrostatic discharge. Industries handling flamm...
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Hazardous Area Classification | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Hazardous
area classification (HAC) is the process of identifying areas within a facility
where explosive atmospheres may exist due to the presence of flammable
substances. If you want to know more...
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How does past incident analysis support hazards identification and risk assessment? | Sigma HSE In
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Past incident analysis plays a vital role in hazards identification
and risk assessment by providing real-world insights into workplace
risks. It helps identify hidden hazards that may have been pre...
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What are the latest trends in process safety consulting in India? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Process safety consulting in India is growing due to stricter regulations,
industrial safety focus, and technological advancements like automation and
IoT. Industries such as oil, gas, chemicals, an...
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What parameters are considered in a lightning protection risk assessment? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
A lightning protection risk assessment evaluates factors
like lightning ground flash density, structure height, location, and
materials to determine strike probability. It also considers human
safe...
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How is electrical risk assessment performed during an audit? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Electrical risk assessment during an audit involves inspecting wiring,
circuit breakers, and grounding to identify faults and overloading. Load
analysis ensures proper power distribution, while ther...
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What are some common substances with very low minimum ignition energy (MIE)? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Substances with very low Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) are highly flammable
and can ignite from small sparks or static discharge. Hydrogen (0.02
mJ), acetylene (0.017 mJ), and ethylene oxide are amo...
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The Importance of Layer Ignition Testing (LIT) | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Layer Ignition Testing (LIT) is essential for assessing the flammability of
combustible dust layers, helping industries prevent fire and explosion hazards.
It determines the minimum temperature at w...
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How is probability used in Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
In Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), probability is used
to estimate the likelihood of hazardous events occurring and their potential
consequences. It helps quantify risks by assigning numerical v...
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How does the presence of inert gases affect minimum ignition energy (MIE)? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
The presence of inert gases, such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and argon,
increases the Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) by making ignition
more difficult. This occurs because inert gases dilute the fu...
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How does an electrical safety audit help in preventing workplace accidents?
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
An electrical safety audit helps prevent workplace
accidents by identifying potential hazards, ensuring compliance with safety
regulations, and recommending corrective actions. It detects issues lik...
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How does technology improve hazard identification and risk assessment HIRA?
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Technology enhances hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
by improving accuracy, efficiency, and real-time monitoring. AI and IoT sensors
predict hazards and detect risks like gas leaks a...
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Why is auto-ignition temperature important in fire safety? | Sigma HSE
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Auto-ignition temperature (AIT) is crucial in fire safety
as it indicates the minimum temperature at which a substance can ignite without
a flame or spark. Industries use AIT to prevent fires by ens...
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Layer Ignition Temperature Testing: A Critical Assessment for Industrial Safety
(Delhi)(Delhi) - Services / Other
Layer
Ignition Temperature is defined as the lowest temperature at which a 5 mm layer
of combustible dust ignites on a heated surface. This parameter is crucial for
understanding how dust deposits ...
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