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TRAIN HARD;
WORK SAFE
World Cement talks to Allan Clark, Manager of the
Eaton Experience Center,
about the importance of training in
hazardous locations.
World Cement (WC):
What are some of the
hazards within the cement industry and why is
training crucial?
Allan Clark (AC):
One of the most important
aspects of working within hazardous locations
or explosive atmospheres is the foundational
knowledge of what could create a catastrophic
event or explosion. Explosions exist when there
is the presence of a combustible material, heat
or electrical arc, and oxygen – also known as the
fire triangle. When the correct concentrations are
present, an explosion could be initiated by even
simple static electricity or a hot surface near a kiln.