Safety Matters – Director’s Update, John Marshall for Fuels Safety
In this episode of Safety Matters, TSSA’s Director of Fuels Safety John Marshall joins host Greg Kerr to talk about new developments and current issues in the fuels sector.
Interview highlights include:
- risk-informed strategies to mitigate fuel concerns; carbon monoxide campaigns with apartments/ condos, TSSA’s award-winning Silent Killer and a new CO Safety House (0:29-9:25)[1];
- addressing risks with fuel-burning equipment in commercial establishments/food service industry/schools and associated partners; developing videos to reinforce safety messaging (9:26-13:28);
- revision of fuel contractor audits – cyclical, size-appropriate, field-focus (13:29-15:44);
- new fuel safety codes in liquid fuels/pipeline safety; effective TSSA workshops (15:45-18:05);
- best fuel safety wishes for the holidays (18:06-19:21).
Related Links
- Fuels Annual State of Public Safety – Top Priorities
- TSSA Safety Awards 2017
- Fuel Contractor Audits
- Pipeline Code Adoption
- Liquid Fuels Code Adoption
[1] While fuel compressors require the same safety diligence of any fuel-fired device, it is more common to find fuel generators in residential garages - a possible source of CO poisoning. To keep your family safe, have a TSSA-certified fuel contractor check all your fuel appliances on a yearly basis.
