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HEALTH & SAFETY |
| BANANA (AND OTHER FRUIT) RIPENING ROOMS | Operational circular (OC 535/2) is equally relevant
to both HSE/LA enforcement officers.This OC describes the process of banana (and other fruit) ripening using ethylene gas, and the fire, explosion and other hazards which may arise. It gives information on precautions to be taken, and provides advice to inspectors. It does not deal with hazards and precautions in the use of gas fired equipment for heating the rooms. The OC updates information previously contained in version 1 issued in 1991. |
| METHYLENE EXPLOSION - BANANA RIPENING | A Report by Dr. Fox who is an explosion expert, fire expert, and chemical expert with extensive experience in OSHA, EPA and DOT chemical regulations and chemical safety. |