InterAgency Board Podcast

In this episode, we discuss several significant historical hazardous materials incidents and their impact on regulations and response.For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org Links: InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/New London School Explosion: http://nlsd.net/index2.htmlNorwich CT Explosion: https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/politics/government/2012/04/01/1962-disaster-impelled-stricter-hazardous/64945981007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z119523v119523d--95--b--95--&gca-ft=95&gca-ds=sophiWaverly TN BLEVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK2vxPuEYjsAmmonium Nitrate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIqSFdjUHENIOSH LODD Report - Maine Propane Explosion: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201916.pdfBuffalo NY Propane Incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6UYpuMjTtAWest TX Ammonium Nitrate LODD: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/27648Halifax NS Explosion: https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosionWeaver Fertilizer Incident, Winston-Salem NC: https://response.epa.gov/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=15489

In this episode we discuss respiratory protection for emergency responders, including an overview of legal requirements and testing and approval processes.For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org Links and Information:InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/29 CFR 1910.134. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134OSHA Respiratory Protection Overview https://www.osha.gov/respiratory-protectionAssigned Protection Factors https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/interlinking/standards/1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A)Testing, labeling, and performance requirements of respirators https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-06-08/html/95-13287.htmNational Personal Protection Lab https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/divisions-offices/personal-protective-tech-lab.htmlRespirator Approval Program https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rap/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respmanuf.htmlNPPTL Search https://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-cel/Respirator Selection and Use https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/selection.htmlRespirator Types and Uses https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respusers.htmlRespirator Approval Program https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rap/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respusers.htmlNIOSH PPE Info https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/CBRN Respiratory Protection Program (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/pdfs/2025-111revised092025.pdfGuide to Industrial Respiratory Protection https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/87-116/default.html#:~:text=DHHS%20(NIOSH)%20Publication%20Number%2087,single%20source%20of%20respirator%20information

In this episode, we discuss the 4-gas meter, the technology behind it, and the application of 4-gas meters during emergency incidents.For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org WebsitesInterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/Hazardous Materials Hot Line https://interagencyboard.org/hazmat-hotline/Chemical of the Week https://interagencyboard.org/chemical-of-the-week/Fire and Emergency Services Multigas Detector Guidance https://interagencyboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IABPUB-2024-01-Fire-and-Emergency-Services-MultiGas-Detector-Guidance.pdfDHS Handheld Multi-gas Meters https://www.dhs.gov/publication/handheld-multi-gas-metersThe Meter Guys https://www.themeterguys.org/National Fire Academy Advanced Science https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10752