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Standard Interpretations - (Archived) Table of Contents |
| • Standard Number: | 1910.272 |
| • Status: | Archived |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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January 6, 1978 Mr. Jack Thompson Safety Coordinator Houston Fire Department 410 Bagby Street Houston, Texas 77002 Dear Mr. Thompson: Confirming our telephone conversation this date, I am enclosing available information on grain elevator explosions over the past five years. To some extent, our information is fragmentary and incomplete, however, as it is refined, you will be kept advised. Your observation that the barometric pressure changed noticeably at the time of three of the recent explosions is most interesting. As indicated, our tentative finding that the relative humidity and amount of precipitation at the time of the explosions may be a factor worthy of further investigation all ties in together. Our investigation of the entire spectrum of climatic conditions will continue to ascertain if there appears to be any relationship, and if so, explore feasible corrective actions to preclude future incidents. As our interest in this matter is mutual and our goals identical, our close cooperation can only work for the benefit of all persons exposed to hazards at grain elevator sites. Sincerely, John K. Barto, Chief Division of Occupational Safety Programming |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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Standard Interpretations - (Archived) Table of Contents |