NFPA 482 : 1996

Chapter 1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Equivalency
1.4 Applicability
1.5 Definitions
Chapter 2 Sponge Production
2.1 Magnesium Operations
2.2 Processing Construction
2.3 Storage of Raw Materials
2.4 Dust Collection
2.5 Personnel Safety Precautions
2.6 Fire Protection
2.7 Sponge Storage
Chapter 3 Zirconium Melting
3.1 Explosion Prevention
3.2 Casting
Chapter 4 Mill Operations
4.1 Fire Prevention
Chapter 5 Machining and Fabrication
5.1 Machining Operations
5.2 Welding
5.3 Zirconium Dust Collection
Chapter 6 Scrap storage
6.1 Storage
Chapter 7 Zirconium Powder Production and Use
7.1 Drying and Storage of Zirconium Powder
7.2 Zirconium Powder Handling
7.3 Personnel Safety Precautions
7.4 Housekeeping Practices
Chapter 8 Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
8.1 Fire Prevention
8.2 General Fire Protection
8.3 Extinguishing Agents and Application Techniques
Chapter 9 Referenced Publications
Appendix A Explanatory Material
Appendix B Supplementary Information on Zirconium
Appendix C Referenced Publications
Index

Provides a comprehensive plan for personnel safety, and fire and explosion prevention and protection.