Fatal accidents 2
Italian
Description
The video shows a flame cutter being used on a metal silo for pomace olive oil and causing an explosion of the desorbed hexane (used for oil extraction). The video was inspired by a real case. Real images of the explosion are included in the video.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Paolo Carrino
Provider name (Original)
Paolo Carrino
Type of provider
Other type provider
Social Media Influencer
Tasks covered
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Hazard - health effects
Fire and explosion
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description
Hexane
CAS Number
110-54-3
EC number
203-777-6
Prevention measures
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Other
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers