Review: Fire Protective Clothing: A Guide for Those Who Manufacture or Store Pyrotechnics or Propellants

Fire Protective Clothing EIG 1995 Review by John Bergman This relatively short publication (23 pages, including references) provides an enlightening look at protective clothing and the various materials— Though a substantial part of the content relates specifically to British and European standards and regulations which readers in other parts of the world may not find …
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Review: Butterworth’s Theatre of Fire

Theater of Fire Philip Butterworth Review by Monona Rossol As a safety expert, I fell in love with this book before I finished the introduction. Author Philip Butterworth introduces his subject with a discussion of the difference in safety-consciousness between the Middle Ages and today. This is appropriate if readers are to appreciate the boisterous …
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Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks”

Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks” by Doris Gnauck White Review by: Monona Rossol The basic problem with Professor White’s paper is that she is preaching to the converted. Most subscribers to the American EnvironmentalLaboratory understand that igniting any substance pollutes the air. These readers know that burning autumn leaves, having barbecues, , or putting …
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Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks”

Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks" by Doris Gnauck White, Review by: C. P. Weeth "Pollution Caused by Fireworks" appeared as the feature article for the October 1996 issue of American Environmental Laboratory. Given the importance of the topic to the pyrotechnic community, the article certainly deserves some mention in the literature. There is no …
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