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First Contact - Third Wave - Chapter 385

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"So the kid, right, he starts the second grade. Now, his dad and mom are still worried he's going to slack off on his grades like he slacked off all summer on his chores, so his dad promises him anything he wants if he gets straight A's," Casey said, looking down one of the barrels of his partially disassembled minigun.
Vuxten and the others nodded, Vuxten glancing at Addox to see if the scout drones had returned. When Addox shook his head head Vuxten knew they were still out.
"So the kid, right, he really busts his ass. Buckles down doing homework, extra credit, all of it, right? So he gets straight A's and his dad's all: son, you can have whatever you want. A trip to Zaginaw Beach, a tour of Titan, even a trip to Mouse Planet," Casey said. He locked the barrel back in place and begun unscrewing the next one from the housing.
"The kid looks at his dad and goes: Father, I just want a single pink golf ball," Casey said. He lifted the barrel up and looked down the inside. "The father is all "A single pink golf ball? I offer you anything your heart desires, my son. Surely you want more, despite being only a second grader. Surely there is something in this grand universe that you wish." The son replies, just a pink golf ball father."
Casey tilted the barrel, checking for gouges in the barrel's rifling.
"The father thinks to himself: well, bright children are often strange, and buys a single pink golf ball. When he presents it to his son the kid runs off with it, and the father doesn't see it again," Casey said. He suddenly looked up. "Drones coming back. Get ready."
Vuxten nodded. There was always a chance that Precursor machines could follow the drones back.
The drones settled in their cradles on Sergeant Addox's shoulders and Vuxten knew the Terran sergeant would have his armor systems and his greenie compile the data into a usable form.
"Hey, Sergeant Casey, can I ask a question?" one of the Telkan with third squad asked.
"Go ahead, kid," Casey said.
"Aren't you worried about the fact you're just in a loading frame? Why not fab up power armor?" the Telkan asked.
Casey stared for a moment, then shook his head. "I don't do power armor any more. Back a couple centuries ago I was part of Ninth Armored Guard, an Old Blood unit, a historical Vodkatrog armor division," Casey said. Before the Telkan could speak he held up his hand. "I was a damn good power armor troop. Powered Orbital Drop Assault."
"That's a fast life expectancy for someone without SUDS. Ninth Guard is one of the Old Blood units that expect you to die during assaults, you don't get dropped to a non-Blood unit for dying," Glory said from where she was sitting on a pile of uncrushed ore. "How in the burning chrome Hell did you get out of that alive?"
"I was better than the enemy. Too good," Casey locked the barrel in on the minigun and looked back up. "I suffered a bad case of Operator Identification Syndrome. Part of me still yearns for it."
"Oh, I'm sorry," Glory said softly, turning slightly and looking away as if the big combat mech was embarrassed.
"I wasn't patterned on your big dropship ass," Casey laughed.
Glory laughed and it felt like something that Vuxten didn't understand had been cleared from the room.
Vuxten could feel some sort of weird longing from the big Terran.
"Patterned? What's that?" Wextuk asked.
"It's when you develop an emotional attachment to the VI or eVI assist systems in your power armor, robot combat power armor, tank, whatever," he said. "It's pretty rough and if you get a bad enough case you end up needing hospitalization and therapy."
"How did you get it?" Wextuk asked. Vuxten thought about telling the Telkan Private Second Class to shut up, but figured that they might as well talk about something while the maps were being compiled.
"I was a power armor jock. Good one. Deep insertion, heavy assault, had an 80mm railgun on my right shoulder that could hit orbital targets. Rapid fire rapid reload missile rack, point defense, battlescreen systems, the whole nine yards. Toughest suit ever produced by the Confederacy or anyone else in the Universe," Casey said.
"The NovaStar-VII," Glory guessed. "You were a NovaStar pilot. By the Digital Omnimessiah, I thought all of you were dead."
"What happened?" Wextuk asked.
"One drop went bad, hell, the whole war went bad, and I spent literally two years in my armor. Never getting out of it," Casey said. "Once I was able to get out of it, I spent five years where the only time I got out of my armor was to do field repairs on it or to briefly talk to survivors I'd rounded up."
"You can stay in armor that long?" Wextuk asked.
"Yes," Casey said. He reached forward and tapped Wextuk's armored chest. "Your armor is designed for you to live in, without removing it, for up to five years."
Wextuk shivered.
"It's not advised," Glory said softly.
Casey reached down and wrapped his hand around the firing grip for his minigun and Vuxten saw the weapon's smartwire go live.
"When did the drop go bad?" Addox asked, not looking up. Vuxten knew he was going over the maps and the data.
"I barely got to the ground," Casey said softly. "It was a horror show aboard the CSFNV Sulaco less than an hour after we docked with Thule Station. One minute everything was green, the next I was fighting for my life. I was actually in the shower when it all went sideways."
Vuxten noticed everyone glanced at each other as small arcs of purple electricity wound around the barrels of Casey's minigun.
"I barely made it to Jemila and get her wrapped around me before almost everyone was dead," Casey said. "Had to fight my way to the drop pods and launch it manually. For almost two years Jemila was my only company aside from terrified civilians and the enemy. I couldn't leave her embrace, couldn't take the chance. After a while, I didn't feel safe unless I was in her embrace, unless I could hear her voice and feel her touch me, feel myself become one with her."
"Chromium Saint Peter," Glory swore softly.
He suddenly looked up and gave a sudden grin that made Vuxten wonder just exactly how many teeth humans had in their mouths.
"After that, I went Administrative for about ten years, then Maintenance for about twenty years, then went into Ordnance before rotating to an Old Blood unit," his grin seemed to get more friendly and the electrical arcs vanished. "And that, boys and girls, is how Uncle Casey ended up in Ordnance."
"Map's done," Addox said, looking up. "My little brother's about to have a fit."
"It's Mantid make, Precursor Omniqueen era," Casey guessed.
"Yup," Addox said. He shook his head. "It's really obvious once you hit the maintenance spaces."
"I assume it gets worse?" Vuxten said. "Live Mantids?"
Addox shook his head. "No. Pressure suits, hazardous environment suits, greenie toolkits, the whole nine yards. Looks like one of the larger ones, the ruling caste, is supposed to be overseeing this thing but from the scan data it looks like it was retrofitted for full automation. Got the old style horseshoe command center with the upraised central pit in the middle."
"Got us a route?" Vuxten asked.
"Several. Easy to forget how big the ruling caste was," Addox pointed at Casey. "Bigger than him in his loading frame."
"Can you get us a route that won't have us fighting everything between here and there?" Vuxten asked.
Addox nodded. "Yeah. Not for Glory, though. She's gonna have to stay here," he said.
"Great, finally get a date and you all ditch me," Glory laughed. "It's because my butt's big, isn't it?"
"You know it," Addox said.
"I don't like leaving her behind. We should pull her braincase and take her with us," Casey suddenly said, turning from where he was staring at the dead conveyor belts.
"No, I'm good, Casey," Glory said.
Vuxten heard his armor chirp as Glory opened a private channel to Casey, his officer hardware alerting him to the communication's existence but not the contents.
"I'll come back for you if I have to," Casey said.
"I know you will," Glory said.
"Got the route," Addox said. He looked at Vuxten. "Give the order, sir."
Vuxten stood up. "All right, move out by squads. Let's see what this thing's brain looks like."
The blue line appeared on his visor, showing the way.
"Let's get going," Vuxten said.
He led his men into the dark maintenance spaces of the beast.
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General No'Drak looked over the data and Ge'ermo'o watched, slowly being able to make more and more sense of the Confederate labels.
"Can you get a deep level scan of where the three mountain ranges join?" No'Drak asked, puffing on a cigarette.
The pink canine-human-feline chimera shook her head. "Too many atomic explosions to get a good ELF reading or seismic reading. Unless you want to have the Dinochrome Brigade and Third Armor to stop firing and give us a few hours to do deep level crust geo-mapping."
No'Drak clacked his mandibles in irritation.
"So we have no idea what that machine, who has managed to reach speeds of nearly a hundred miles an hour under the ground, is heading toward?" he asked.
"I'm afraid not, sir," the Military Intelligence Analyst said. "I can give you a WAG if you wish?"
WAG? Ge'ermo'o wondered. He checked his implant and nodded. Wild Ass Guess.
"By all means, Sergeant, wag your tail," No'Drak said, putting out his cigarette and pulling the pack out in the same motion.
"Refit base. Probably extensive. Continental plate drift on this planet is slow but steady, which means we're looking at a machine that has probably been largely asleep for millions of years," she said. "Combine it with the fact that the Precursor mining machines all have armor that grows stronger when exposed to heat and pressure and we're looking at deep mining machines. Probably transition zone between the mantles capable so it can access the really exotic materials."
"This planet produce any exotics?" No'Drak asked.
She checked her display and shook her head. "Our dataslicers have cut through the Lanaktallan records. They've only been here thirty thousand years, but before that the native species had to deal with a lack of fissile material and rare metals like lithium and neodymium."
"That machine and any companions might be why," No'Drak mused. "Mining it down in the transition layer before it can be brought up closer to the surface of the crust through geological means."
The Terran chimera nodded. "That's what my Section Leader believes."
"Which means, there might be a bunch of..."
"STATUS CHANGE!" someone called out.
Ge'ermo'o watched as No'Drak spun in place, looking at the tank.
"Third Armor's Third Brigade, Fourteenth Regiment just issued authorization for Mjölnir rounds!" someone called out.
"Time for Trucker to authorize release?" No'Drak asked.
The slim male human with bright pink hair and black warsteel cybereyes checked his console. "Sixty-two seconds, his combat gestalt usage jumped to eighty-three percent of combat bandwidth during that time, up twenty-three percent from current theater combat bandwidth usage."
No'Drak nodded. "Allow it. Patch us in via satellite."
Ge'ermo'o looked up the Mjölnir phrase on his datalink and all six of his eyes opened up wide.
"You are authorizing such rounds?" he asked No'Drak. "I do not seek to interfere but..."
No'Drak nodded. "They're about to engage a Precursor machine the size of a city that's using its onboard manufacturing capabilities to pump out thousands of combat machines as we speak. The longer it has to dig in and acquire resources the more difficult it will be to stop it."
General No'Drak turned and looked at the holotank as the massive machine was shown from orbit. It was surrounded by dust and smoke, its crash having shattered a fifth of the megalopilis it had landed on. Huge cracks, hundreds of meters wide, could be seen in its hull, and craters that were measured in the kilometers glowed sullenly with molten metal from where Space Force had engaged the massive Precursor ship and caused it to crash land instead of continue its orbital bombardment.
"That thing can win the war all by itself," he said.
"STATUS CHANGE!" the shout came again.
Ge'ermo'o felt himself tense.
"3-14 is firing," the same person called out.
Ge'ermo'o felt his tendrils curl protectively under his jowls, felt his crests inflate protectively.
The Precursor's battlescreens were thick, thick enough to resist nCv shots. Thick enough to tear apart the tiny tanks that had just emerged from the flaming hell of a burning chemical refinery.
The whole holotank went white.
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01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 activated the additional battlescreen projectors, feeling the electronic equivelent of anxiety as the power level dropped. It was running on backup reactors, its primary reactors dead and in the damaged sections that were little more than wreckage.
The feral lemurs and their damnable kinetic rounds that bypassed the initial battlescreens had hammered it until it had almost begun to break up. Till parts of its superstructure had begun to break up. It had been forced to dive for the planet, narrowly avoiding the massive tanks the size of a Precursor ancillary vehicle, and had slammed belly down into the city.
It was the first time it had ever been in a gravity well and despite the fact the OEM coding had protocols for it, 01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 did not enjoy the experience.
The tanks, small pathetic things of strange matter elemental alloy armor wrapped around a massive cannon, with their own battlescreens nearly as powerful as 01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011's own screens, all leveled their barrels.
The Precursor could detect the rapidly shifting complex battlecode between the tanks, linking them together and linking the tanks to a larger network, but it had learned that to expose itself to the feral's battlecode meant exposing itself to madness as feral attack VI's would swarm it.
The Precursor tensed. It didn't know how it knew, but it knew, that the ferals were about to fire at it.
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The main guns all fired, seconds apart, in one rippling long wave. The Lanaktallan tanks fired first, their shots hitting the battlescreen in rapid succession, all within a single second.
The rounds, fabbed up and assembled by 15th Combat Sustainment, V Corps, III COSCOM, went off as designed.
An atomic detonation to drive a warsteel explosively forged penetrator into the battlescreen.
01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 watched the power suddenly drain past its ability to manage, watched the battlescreen projectors overheat and fail in one cataclysmic failure as they tried to resist not only over a hundred 125kt directed atomic explosions, but the warsteel penetrator slightly ahead of the shockwave.
The Precursor's battlescreens failed, nearly 15% of A'armo'os shots streaking forward to hit the forward prow of the Precursor. Those drove craters five hundred meters deep into its armor, blowing out armor in a hundred meter radius as the EFP's did their work.
Before 01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 could adapt, could manage the brutal hits it was taking across its prow, which was already damaged from the crash...
...the real rounds streaked over the prow, sailing across the hull.
For an instant 01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 thought the rounds had missed. Some of them fired a full two seconds behind the leads.
The rounds were spaced precisely, the math triple and quadruple checked by the green mantid engineers in addition to the fire control computers.
01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 had enough time to detect that the shells contained components usually found in crude omnidirectional nuclear weapons. It computed that, based on weight and the standard 0.004 kt/kg explosive weight ratio where all species that developed superluminal flight gave up atomic and nuclear weapons, it could survive even the massive amount of explosions it would suffer. The fact they were omnidirectional meant that the majority of the explosive force would be wasted even if the rounds performed an airburst to hammer compressed atmospheric gasses against the Precursor's hull.
The ghosts of billions of Mantids, uncounted Mar-gite, and races gone from the universes all howled with laughter.
Ge'ermo'o could have even told it that what it was about to receive, it would not be grateful for.
The shells, each weighing 'only' two-hundred and some change kilograms, oriented point down, the warbois shrieked with glee, and then detonated the round.
Those races, who had met the humans toe to toe, or even Ge'ermo'o, could have told 01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011 that ascribing the achievements of other races to the maddened lemurs of TerraSol was a mistake.
The rounds were directed enough, were too powerful, to be counted under atomic protocols by the Confederate military, which had an upper limit of 2.25 megatons for directed atomic weapons.
The Confederacy counted them these rounds as 'nuclear'.
The backblast appeared, from orbit, like a blast sustained over a full second that came out to just over 50 megatons.
But that was the blast that drove the hammer home, like explosives used to drive a drill into the granite of a quarry.
Those 50 megaton blasts drove the real payload into the Precursor's body like nails of hellfire from a nailgun. The nails five hundred meter wide tubes of ravening energy that were the equivalent of 250kt blasts. The tubes ripped past the armor, the energy release of the 'backblast' and the 'tube' lasting for nearly a full second.
Each 'payload' detonated deep inside the Precursor. Mathematically precision to place each 'payload' within the edge of the adjacent payloads in order to compress the in between matter to the point that even the dullest elements would undergo fusion.
Even battlesteel.
Each of the payloads detonated, the Tsar warheads, with a net explosive weight to system weight ratio that would make any race who had not witnessed it stare in disbelief.
One hundred and thirty megatons detonating in an enclosed area.
The still 'ongoing' blast tube driven by the 'backblast' prevented the blast inside the Precursor from exiting through the channel ripped through the armor by the 'nail'. Instead, as explosions followed the path of least resistance, it was squeezed and pushed into the body of the Precursor.
From orbit, through the few sats still in operation, the entire top of the Precursor vanished in bright white light.
01001111 01010111 00100000 01001101 01011001 00100000 01000010 01000001 01001100 01001100 01010011felt nothing as its surface armor exploded outward and boiling matter ripped apart by the most basic of universal reactions consumed everything inside the armor.
The ground rippled like water for nearly two hundred miles.
The detonation was strong enough that it bounced off the molten core of the planet and caused an echo earthquake a third of the planet's circumference away.
Where the Precursor had been battlesteel burned.
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"Tango down."
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The Busy Bee Chemical Safety Plan

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Preface for TheeHive Bees: I promised this safety plan quite some time ago. It has turned into quite the arduous, yet rewarding and insightful, task. The following document is best suited for BabyBees, and I will post it there as soon as possible after posting here; however, I hope that it will contain valuable information for most, if not all, bees. I, myself, am by no means an expert bee (although I possess a good deal of chemical knowledge in the ordinary sense, especially in regard to safety, at this point, and have a lot of experience in professional labs, mostly quantitative). As a result, I would like this to be a working document, and as such, I will consider any and all edits that other bees recommend. Please comment or DM any input or questions you may have. I am greatly indebted to all of you who have all ready provided assistance, and apologize if I missed any of your previous recommendations.
*I especially need some assistance with waste disposal (last section) information. I only know about professional waste disposal, which we obviously want to avoid when possible.
Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Basic Laboratory Safety Rules
III. Dress, Preparation, and PPE for Lab Work
A. Basic Considerations
B. PPE
C. Lab Setup
D. Behavior and Technique
IV. Chemical Safety
A. SDS
B. Chemical Labeling
C. Chemical Storage
D. Bonding and Grounding
E. Peroxide Forming Molecules and Shelf Lives
V. Labware Safety
A. Glassware
B. Support
C. Tubing
D. Heat
E. Electricity
VI. Reaction Safety
A. Fume Hoods
B. Additional Tips
VII. Emergency Procedures
A. Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations
B. Fire Extinguishers
C. Fire Blankets
D. Spills
E. First Aid
VIII. Post-Procedure Protocols
A. Personal Hygiene
B. Facility Hygiene
C. Waste Disposal
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II. Basic Laboratory Safety Rules:
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III. Dress, Preparation, and PPE for Lab Work
A. Basic Considerations:
Before we apply PPE, there are some basic precautions that must be taken in terms of dress and personal hygiene.
Do NOT:
Do:
B. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):
The most obvious safety practice is the use of personal protective equipment. However, PPE is the last system of defense against chemical hazards. Practitioners should focus their efforts on the maintenance of a safe work environment, proper training, and the replacement of more with less dangerous chemicals where possible. We will classify PPE into three sections- eye, body, and respiratory protection. (note: larger labs and some rare reactions may also require hearing protection, light-restrictive eye protection, hard hats, and other forms of protection as necessary).
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles
Eye protection is not just to prevent impact, which is all that general safety goggles, with or without side shields, do. General safety goggles and eyeglasses offer limited protection against sprays, and do NOT prevent splash hazards, which may come from any angle or drip down one’s face into the eyes. Additionally, some chemical fumes are eye irritants.
Bees should wear chemical splash goggles labeled with the code Z87.1, which denotes compliance with safety standards. The goggles must fit snugly against the face and remain on at all times. Suggestion: Chemical Splash/Impact Goggle.
Body Protection:
Long clothes that cover as much skin as possible is a must. This means closed shoes or boots, pants, long sleeves, a lab coat, and gloves. Tie back long hair. Change gloves and wash hands as often as possible, especially before leaving the lab. Recognize that touching things such as your phone with your gloves on may spread toxic chemicals.
  1. Gloves: Keep a large amount of gloves on hand. This includes boxes of traditional nitrile/latex gloves, and at least one pair each of heat/cold resistant and thick-rubber, arm-length, corrosive-resistant gloves.
2. Lab Coats: Multi-hazard protection lab coats are best, and should be both fire (FR) and chemical splash (CP) resistant. Most basic lab coats found online or in stores are not FCP. Proper coats are more expensive, but are absolutely worthwhile as they may prevent fire, chemical burns, and even death (research the UCLA tert-butyllithium incident). Here is an example of a proper lab coat: Lab Coat.
3. Respiratory Protection:
Never smell chemicals or inhale their fumes. Use a fume hood when necessary and keep containers closed tightly. In case of a large chemical spill, evacuate immediately. Use a fume hood with any organic solvent, concentrated acids, and concentrated ammonia. Use respirators when working with fine powders or toxic fumes.
C. Lab setup:
Develop a thorough floor plan before equipping your lab.
Priorities:
D. Behavior and Technique:
IV. Chemical Safety
A. SDS:
The first and most vital step to understand how to safely handle chemicals is thorough, proper, and regular review of Safety Data Sheets. It is recommended that physical copies of SDSs be kept for all chemicals in the laboratory. Safety Data Sheets can be found online as well, and should be reviewed each time a chemical is used, at least until one has extensive experience with that chemical. Safety and storage information should also be reviewed for any compounds synthesized, as well as any side products or impurities.
The format of an SDS is an update to the traditional MSDS, and follows the guidelines prescribed by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) established in March 2012. A traditional MSDS is likely to contain all or most of the necessary information; however, SDS has the benefit of a strict and easy to follow format that includes the following 16 sections:
Section 1—Identification: Chemical/product name, name and contact information of producer.
Section 2—Hazard(s) Identification: All known hazards of the chemical and required label elements. The GHS identifies three hazard classes: health (toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, etc.), physical (corrosive, flammable, combustible, etc.), and environmental hazards. There are 16 types of physical hazards and 10 types of health hazards. Next to each listed hazard is a rank/category from 1-4, with 1 being the most severe level of hazard. Next are hazard pictograms, a signal word, and hazard (H) statements and precautionary (P) statements. Pictograms allow chemists to quickly understand the basic hazards of a chemical, and must be on the chemical label. What pictograms a chemical requires is quantitatively determined, and users should become familiar with them.
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There are two signal words- Danger!, and Warning!, the former being more serious than the latter.
P and H statements list specifically hazardous situations and precautions that must be taken when handling the chemical.
Section 3—Composition/Information on Ingredients
Section 4—First-Aid Measures
Section 5—Fire-Fighting Measures
Section 6—Accidental Release Measures: What to do in case of accidental spill or release of chemicals, proper containment, and cleanup.
Section 7—Handling and Storage
Section 8—Exposure Controls/Personal Protection: Includes exposure limits.
Section 9—Physical and Chemical Properties: appearance, odor, flashpoint, solubility, pH, evaporation rates, etc.
Section 10—Stability and Reactivity: Chemical stability and possible hazardous reactions.
Section 11—Toxicological Information: Routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or absorption contact), symptoms, acute and chronic effects, and numerical measures of toxicity.
Sections 12-15 are optional, but include ecological information, disposal considerations, transportation information, and regulatory information.
Section 16-- includes any additional information the producer may want to portray.
B. Chemical Labeling:
All chemicals should be labeled at all times to avoid hazard, confusion, and waste.
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C. Chemical Storage:
General Reagents:
Common Storage Combinations to Avoid:
Compressed Gasses:
Note: avoid working with gases when possible. Gas chemistry has many complications, is often unsafe, and produces poor yields and poor quality products.
Bulk Storage Containers:
D. Bonding and Grounding:
“Class I Liquids should not be run or dispensed into a container unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected.” (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii), ATEX directive, and NFPA UFC Div. VIII, Sec. 79.803a). An ungrounded static voltage (including from friction) may cause combustion of some fluids. Metal containers must be connected via a common grounding wire made of solid or braided wire, or welded connections, before fluid is poured between them.
E. Peroxide-Forming Chemicals:
A variety of common chemicals spontaneously form peroxide compounds under ordinary storage conditions due to reaction with oxygen. Peroxides are extraordinarily explosive, and can often be ignited by contact with heat, friction (incl. simply turning the cap of the container), and mechanical shock (incl. shaking, bumping, or dropping).
Three classes of peroxide-forming chemicals are of particular interest, and are organized by the precautions that should be taken with unopened and opened containers.
Class A Peroxide Formers: the most hazardous class.
Unopened: discard or test for peroxides after 12 months or at manufacturer’s expiration date (whichever comes first).
Opened: Test for peroxides quarterly.
Common class A peroxide formers include:
Butadiene (liquid monomer)
Isopropyl ether
Sodium amide (sodamide)
Chloroprene (liquid monomer)
Potassium amide
Tetrafluoroethylene (liquid monomer)
Divinyl acetylene
Potassium metal
Vinylidene chloride
Class B Peroxide Formers:
Unopened: discard or test for peroxides after 12 months or at manufacturer’s expiration date (whichever comes first).
Opened: test for peroxide formation every 6 months.
*Always test this class immediately before any distillation.
Common Class B Peroxide Formers include:
Acetal
Cumene
Diacetylene
Methylacetylene
1-Phenylethanol
Acetaldehyde
Cyclohexanol
Diethyl ether
Methylcyclopentane
2-Phenylethanol
Benzyl alcohol
2-Cychlohexen-1-ol
Dioxanes
MIBK
2-Propanol
Benzaldehyde
Cyclohexene
Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (glyme)
2-Pentanol
Tetrahydrofuran
2-Butanol
Decahydronaphthalene
Furan 4-Penten-1-ol
Class C Peroxide Formers:
Same precautions as Class B.
Include:
Acrylic acid
Chloroprene
Styrene
Vinyl acetylene
Vinyladiene chloride
Acrylonitirile
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Tetrafluoroethylene
Vinyl chloride
Butadiene
Methyl methacrylate
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl pyridine
*Without opening, immediately dispose of any peroxide-forming chemical with any crystalline formation. Be careful not to open, shake, heat, or drop.
Testing Peroxide-Forming Chemicals:
Peroxide test strips can be bought cheaply online, or various in-lab tests can be performed:
One method is to combine the fluid with an equal volume (1-3mL) of acetic acid (AcOH). To this a few drops of a 5% KI solution are added, and a color change indicates the presence of peroxides.
Another method adds a small amount of the fluid to be tested (~0.5mL) to ~1mL 10% KI solution and ~0.5mL dilute HCL. To this a few drops of starch indicator are added, and the presence of blue/blue-black color within a minute indicates the presence of peroxides.
Fluids with a LOW (<30ppm) concentration of peroxides can often be deperoxidated via filtration through activated alumina, distillation (not for THF!), evaporation, or chromatography.
V. Labware Safety
A. Glassware:
B. Support:
C. Tubing:
D. Heating:
E. Electricity:
VI. Reaction Safety
A. Fume Hoods:
Fume hoods are absolutely essential whenever flammability, toxicity, or accidental intoxication is a concern. That includes all organic solvents, concentrated acids, and concentrated ammonia, as well as any materials that are both volatile and toxic, corrosive, reactive, or intoxicating. The face velocity of a fume hood should be around 100 ft/min or 0.5 m/s. Keep these guidelines in mind when using a fume hood:
Unfortunately, bees often find that fume hoods are the most difficult apparatus to obtain and install in a private laboratory. Nonetheless, it is imperative that each lab includes one. This is especially important for bees, who often work in confined spaces that can quickly and easily fill with toxic, flammable, or intoxicating vapors. A proper fume hood may cost several thousand dollars. Fortunately, there are many online guides and videos that teach how to construct one for as little as a few hundred dollars. The builder must meticulously ensure that air flow is adequate and constant. The outtake must be properly filtered, and there must not be any leaks through which air can flow other than the space under the sash and the outtake.
B. Additional Tips:
VII. Emergency Procedures
A. Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations:
If any hazardous chemical comes in contact with the body or eyes, the emergency shower or eye-wash station should be utilized immediately, with continued application for at least 15 minutes. The eyes should be held open for this entire process. Quality eye-wash stations can be purchased online for between 50 and several hundred US dollars. Bees who don’t have one installed are advised to purchase one. Some models can be attached directly to a sink faucet. An alternative, less effective, and minimal necessary precaution is bottled, eye-safe saline solution such as EyeSaline and Physician’s Care Eyewash Station, which can be purchased online for around $10 for a single bottle, and $30+ for kits. At least two bottles should be kept on hand in case both eyes are contaminated. Application of bottled solution to both eyes may require a partner, because the eyes must be held open to maximize effectiveness. For this, and other reasons (speed, difficulty/time of opening bottles vs. pushing a button, and water pressure) an actual eyewash station is in all ways preferred. Faucet-mounted eyewash stations such as the following are very affordable (US $59.95). Recommended Eyewash Station.
Bees may not, however, have the space to install a safety shower. The home shower may be used in its stead; however, precaution must be taken to ensure it is easily accessible. The chemist should alert all others in the home/facility that they are working, and require that the door to the shower, and the path to it, be open at all times in case of emergency.
B. Fire extinguishers:
Class A- ordinary combustibles- wood, cloth, paper- can be extinguished with water, or general fire extinguishers.
Class B- organic solvents, flammable liquids- chemical foam extinguishers (also work for class A and C).
Class C- electrical equipment- chemical foam extinguishers.
Class D- combustible metals such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, lithium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium.
C. Fire blankets:
Used for small fires, or to put out a person who has caught fire (laying on ground, standing may cause the fire to move up the body to the head due to a chimney effect).
D. Spills:
Keep some vinegar or baking soda around to neutralize bases and acids, respectively. After acids and bases are neutralized, the chemical can be mopped up and placed in waste disposal.
VIII. Post-Procedure Protocols
A. Personal Hygiene:
Wash hands, face, and all exposed skin after PPE has been removed to avoid recontamination by touching dirty clothes. Shower and change clothes once possible.
B. Facility Hygiene:
Clean all surfaces, glassware, and equipment before leaving the lab. Keep laboratory items in the lab, and personal items out of it. Chemicals may be transferred into the home through those items. Additionally, foreign objects have the potential to contaminate sterile laboratory environments.
C. Waste Disposal:
Waste disposal is one of the most important aspects of safety, image management, public relations, avoidance of fines or criminal charges, and environmental preservation.
The Article “Management of Waste” found here states, “The best strategy for managing laboratory waste aims to maximize safety and minimize environmental impact, and considers these objectives from the time of purchase.” The article describes four tiers of waste management:
  1. Pollution prevention and source reduction (green chemistry).
  2. Reuse and redistribution of unwanted/surplus material (purchasing only what is needed).
  3. Treatment, reclamation, and recycling of materials within the waste.
  4. Disposal through incineration, treatment, or land burial. Additionally, use of solvent as fuel, or a fuel blender (the least desirable tier).
I hope this safety plan can save a few bees. I know there is a lot of information, but chemical safety is extremely important and multifaceted. Best of luck with your endeavors. Stay safe out there!
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The Busy Bee Chemical Safety Plan

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Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Basic Laboratory Safety Rules
III. Dress, Preparation, and PPE for Lab Work
A. Basic Considerations
B. PPE
C. Lab Setup
D. Behavior and Technique
IV. Chemical Safety
A. SDS
B. Chemical Labeling
C. Chemical Storage
D. Bonding and Grounding
E. Peroxide Forming Molecules and Shelf Lives
V. Labware Safety
A. Glassware
B. Support
C. Tubing
D. Heat
E. Electricity
VI. Reaction Safety
A. Fume Hoods
B. Additional Tips
VII. Emergency Procedures
A. Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations
B. Fire Extinguishers
C. Fire Blankets
D. Spills
E. First Aid
VIII. Post-Procedure Protocols
A. Personal Hygiene
B. Facility Hygiene
C. Waste Disposal
IX. List of Edits
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I. Introduction:
Chemistry is an extremely exciting endeavor; however, it can also be an exceedingly dangerous one. Professional chemists are disfigured, maimed, burned, and even killed every year. Clandestine chemists face even greater harm when they have a lack of knowledge, inadequate facilities, no established safety protocol, or a capricious attitude. If you want to be a productive bee, you will face untold hours of preparation. It will prove to be a worthwhile endeavor; however, it is not something to rush, and your chances of success are slim-to-none if you damage yourself, others, or your home/facility.
The following document is very long and thorough. We won't pretend that bees are going to follow all of these recommendations, but I urge all baby bees to at least browse this document to become familiarize with the attitude of safety and some of the dangers of laboratory work.
I am open to any and all recommendations, questions, and edits- this will be a working document.
I wish you all luck in your exploration. Remember, however, that safety in the lab rarely comes down to luck- it is all about preparation, execution, and awareness of your surroundings. Safe travels, fellow bees!
II. Basic Laboratory Safety Rules:
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III. Dress, Preparation, and PPE for Lab Work
A. Basic Considerations:
Before we apply PPE, there are some basic precautions that must be taken in terms of dress and personal hygiene.
Do NOT:
Do:
B. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):
The most obvious safety practice is the use of personal protective equipment. However, PPE is the last system of defense against chemical hazards. Practitioners should focus their efforts on the maintenance of a safe work environment, proper training, and the replacement of more with less dangerous chemicals where possible. We will classify PPE into three sections- eye, body, and respiratory protection. (note: larger labs and some rare reactions may also require hearing protection, light-restrictive eye protection, hard hats, and other forms of protection as necessary).
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles
Eye protection is not just to prevent impact, which is all that general safety goggles, with or without side shields, do. General safety goggles and eyeglasses offer limited protection against sprays, and do NOT prevent splash hazards, which may come from any angle or drip down one’s face into the eyes. Additionally, some chemical fumes are eye irritants.
Bees should wear chemical splash goggles labeled with the code Z87.1, which denotes compliance with safety standards. The goggles must fit snugly against the face and remain on at all times. Suggestion: Chemical Splash/Impact Goggle.
Body Protection:
Long clothes that cover as much skin as possible is a must. This means closed shoes or boots, pants, long sleeves, a lab coat, and gloves. Tie back long hair. Change gloves and wash hands as often as possible, especially before leaving the lab. Recognize that touching things such as your phone with your gloves on may spread toxic chemicals.
  1. Gloves: Keep a large amount of gloves on hand. This includes boxes of traditional nitrile/latex gloves, and at least one pair each of heat/cold resistant and thick-rubber, arm-length, corrosive-resistant gloves.
2. Lab Coats: Multi-hazard protection lab coats are best, and should be both fire (FR) and chemical splash (CP) resistant. Most basic lab coats found online or in stores are not FCP. Proper coats are more expensive, but are absolutely worthwhile as they may prevent fire, chemical burns, and even death (research the UCLA tert-butyllithium incident). Here is an example of a proper lab coat: Lab Coat.
3. Respiratory Protection:
Never smell chemicals or inhale their fumes. Use a fume hood when necessary and keep containers closed tightly. In case of a large chemical spill, evacuate immediately. Use a fume hood with any organic solvent, concentrated acids, and concentrated ammonia. Use respirators when working with fine powders or toxic fumes.
C. Lab setup:
Develop a thorough floor plan before equipping your lab.
Priorities:
D. Behavior and Technique:
IV. Chemical Safety
A. SDS:
The first and most vital step to understand how to safely handle chemicals is thorough, proper, and regular review of Safety Data Sheets. It is recommended that physical copies of SDSs be kept for all chemicals in the laboratory. Safety Data Sheets can be found online as well, and should be reviewed each time a chemical is used, at least until one has extensive experience with that chemical. Safety and storage information should also be reviewed for any compounds synthesized, as well as any side products or impurities.
The format of an SDS is an update to the traditional MSDS, and follows the guidelines prescribed by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) established in March 2012. A traditional MSDS is likely to contain all or most of the necessary information; however, SDS has the benefit of a strict and easy to follow format that includes the following 16 sections:
Section 1—Identification: Chemical/product name, name and contact information of producer.
Section 2—Hazard(s) Identification: All known hazards of the chemical and required label elements. The GHS identifies three hazard classes: health (toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, etc.), physical (corrosive, flammable, combustible, etc.), and environmental hazards. There are 16 types of physical hazards and 10 types of health hazards. Next to each listed hazard is a rank/category from 1-4, with 1 being the most severe level of hazard. Next are hazard pictograms, a signal word, and hazard (H) statements and precautionary (P) statements. Pictograms allow chemists to quickly understand the basic hazards of a chemical, and must be on the chemical label. What pictograms a chemical requires is quantitatively determined, and users should become familiar with them.
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There are two signal words- Danger!, and Warning!, the former being more serious than the latter.
P and H statements list specifically hazardous situations and precautions that must be taken when handling the chemical.
Section 3—Composition/Information on Ingredients
Section 4—First-Aid Measures
Section 5—Fire-Fighting Measures
Section 6—Accidental Release Measures: What to do in case of accidental spill or release of chemicals, proper containment, and cleanup.
Section 7—Handling and Storage
Section 8—Exposure Controls/Personal Protection: Includes exposure limits.
Section 9—Physical and Chemical Properties: appearance, odor, flashpoint, solubility, pH, evaporation rates, etc.
Section 10—Stability and Reactivity: Chemical stability and possible hazardous reactions.
Section 11—Toxicological Information: Routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or absorption contact), symptoms, acute and chronic effects, and numerical measures of toxicity.
Sections 12-15 are optional, but include ecological information, disposal considerations, transportation information, and regulatory information.
Section 16-- includes any additional information the producer may want to portray.
B. Chemical Labeling:
All chemicals should be labeled at all times to avoid hazard, confusion, and waste.
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C. Chemical Storage:
General Reagents:
Common Storage Combinations to Avoid:
Compressed Gasses:
Note: avoid working with gases when possible. Gas chemistry has many complications, is often unsafe, and produces poor yields and poor quality products.
Bulk Storage Containers:
D. Bonding and Grounding:
“Class I Liquids should not be run or dispensed into a container unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected.” (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii), ATEX directive, and NFPA UFC Div. VIII, Sec. 79.803a). An ungrounded static voltage (including from friction) may cause combustion of some fluids. Metal containers must be connected via a common grounding wire made of solid or braided wire, or welded connections, before fluid is poured between them.
E. Peroxide-Forming Chemicals:
A variety of common chemicals spontaneously form peroxide compounds under ordinary storage conditions due to reaction with oxygen. Peroxides are extraordinarily explosive, and can often be ignited by contact with heat, friction (incl. simply turning the cap of the container), and mechanical shock (incl. shaking, bumping, or dropping).
Three classes of peroxide-forming chemicals are of particular interest, and are organized by the precautions that should be taken with unopened and opened containers.
Class A Peroxide Formers: the most hazardous class.
Unopened: discard or test for peroxides after 12 months or at manufacturer’s expiration date (whichever comes first).
Opened: Test for peroxides quarterly.
Common class A peroxide formers include:
Butadiene (liquid monomer)
Isopropyl ether
Sodium amide (sodamide)
Chloroprene (liquid monomer)
Potassium amide
Tetrafluoroethylene (liquid monomer)
Divinyl acetylene
Potassium metal
Vinylidene chloride
Class B Peroxide Formers:
Unopened: discard or test for peroxides after 12 months or at manufacturer’s expiration date (whichever comes first).
Opened: test for peroxide formation every 6 months.
*Always test this class immediately before any distillation.
Common Class B Peroxide Formers include:
Acetal
Cumene
Diacetylene
Methylacetylene
1-Phenylethanol
Acetaldehyde
Cyclohexanol
Diethyl ether
Methylcyclopentane
2-Phenylethanol
Benzyl alcohol
2-Cychlohexen-1-ol
Dioxanes
MIBK
2-Propanol
Benzaldehyde
Cyclohexene
Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (glyme)
2-Pentanol
Tetrahydrofuran
2-Butanol
Decahydronaphthalene
Furan 4-Penten-1-ol
Class C Peroxide Formers:
Same precautions as Class B.
Include:
Acrylic acid
Chloroprene
Styrene
Vinyl acetylene
Vinyladiene chloride
Acrylonitirile
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Tetrafluoroethylene
Vinyl chloride
Butadiene
Methyl methacrylate
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl pyridine
*Without opening, immediately dispose of any peroxide-forming chemical with any crystalline formation. Be careful not to open, shake, heat, or drop.
Testing Peroxide-Forming Chemicals:
Peroxide test strips can be bought cheaply online, or various in-lab tests can be performed:
One method is to combine the fluid with an equal volume (1-3mL) of acetic acid (AcOH). To this a few drops of a 5% KI solution are added, and a color change indicates the presence of peroxides.
Another method adds a small amount of the fluid to be tested (~0.5mL) to ~1mL 10% KI solution and ~0.5mL dilute HCL. To this a few drops of starch indicator are added, and the presence of blue/blue-black color within a minute indicates the presence of peroxides.
Fluids with a LOW (<30ppm) concentration of peroxides can often be deperoxidated via filtration through activated alumina, distillation (not for THF!), evaporation, or chromatography.
V. Labware Safety
A. Glassware:
B. Support:
C. Tubing:
D. Heating:
E. Electricity:
VI. Reaction Safety
A. Fume Hoods:
Fume hoods are absolutely essential whenever flammability, toxicity, or accidental intoxication is a concern. That includes all organic solvents, concentrated acids, and concentrated ammonia, as well as any materials that are both volatile and toxic, corrosive, reactive, or intoxicating. The face velocity of a fume hood should be around 100 ft/min or 0.5 m/s. Keep these guidelines in mind when using a fume hood:
Unfortunately, bees often find that fume hoods are the most difficult apparatus to obtain and install in a private laboratory. Nonetheless, it is imperative that each lab includes one. This is especially important for bees, who often work in confined spaces that can quickly and easily fill with toxic, flammable, or intoxicating vapors. A proper fume hood may cost several thousand dollars. Fortunately, there are many online guides and videos that teach how to construct one for as little as a few hundred dollars. The builder must meticulously ensure that air flow is adequate and constant. The outtake must be properly filtered, and there must not be any leaks through which air can flow other than the space under the sash and the outtake.
B. Additional Tips:
VII. Emergency Procedures
A. Emergency Shower and Eyewash Stations:
If any hazardous chemical comes in contact with the body or eyes, the emergency shower or eye-wash station should be utilized immediately, with continued application for at least 15 minutes. The eyes should be held open for this entire process. Quality eye-wash stations can be purchased online for between 50 and several hundred US dollars. Bees who don’t have one installed are advised to purchase one. Some models can be attached directly to a sink faucet. An alternative, less effective, and minimal necessary precaution is bottled, eye-safe saline solution such as EyeSaline and Physician’s Care Eyewash Station, which can be purchased online for around $10 for a single bottle, and $30+ for kits. At least two bottles should be kept on hand in case both eyes are contaminated. Application of bottled solution to both eyes may require a partner, because the eyes must be held open to maximize effectiveness. For this, and other reasons (speed, difficulty/time of opening bottles vs. pushing a button, and water pressure) an actual eyewash station is in all ways preferred. Faucet-mounted eyewash stations such as the following are very affordable (US $59.95). Recommended Eyewash Station.
Bees may not, however, have the space to install a safety shower. The home shower may be used in its stead; however, precaution must be taken to ensure it is easily accessible. The chemist should alert all others in the home/facility that they are working, and require that the door to the shower, and the path to it, be open at all times in case of emergency.
B. Fire extinguishers:
Class A- ordinary combustibles- wood, cloth, paper- can be extinguished with water, or general fire extinguishers.
Class B- organic solvents, flammable liquids- chemical foam extinguishers (also work for class A and C).
Class C- electrical equipment- chemical foam extinguishers.
Class D- combustible metals such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, lithium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium.
C. Fire blankets:
Used for small fires, or to put out a person who has caught fire (laying on ground, standing may cause the fire to move up the body to the head due to a chimney effect).
D. Spills:
Keep some vinegar or baking soda around to neutralize bases and acids, respectively. After acids and bases are neutralized, the chemical can be mopped up and placed in waste disposal.
VIII. Post-Procedure Protocols
A. Personal Hygiene:
Wash hands, face, and all exposed skin after PPE has been removed to avoid recontamination by touching dirty clothes. Shower and change clothes once possible.
B. Facility Hygiene:
Clean all surfaces, glassware, and equipment before leaving the lab. Keep laboratory items in the lab, and personal items out of it. Chemicals may be transferred into the home through those items. Additionally, foreign objects have the potential to contaminate sterile laboratory environments.
C. Waste Disposal:
Waste disposal is one of the most important aspects of safety, image management, public relations, avoidance of fines or criminal charges, and environmental preservation.
The Article “Management of Waste” found here states, “The best strategy for managing laboratory waste aims to maximize safety and minimize environmental impact, and considers these objectives from the time of purchase.” The article describes four tiers of waste management:
  1. Pollution prevention and source reduction (green chemistry).
  2. Reuse and redistribution of unwanted/surplus material (purchasing only what is needed).
  3. Treatment, reclamation, and recycling of materials within the waste.
  4. Disposal through incineration, treatment, or land burial. Additionally, use of solvent as fuel, or a fuel blender (the least desirable tier).
I hope this safety plan can save a few bees. I know there is a lot of information, but chemical safety is extremely important and multifaceted. Best of luck with your endeavors. Stay safe out there!
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HACCP CERTIFICATION IN SAUDI ARABIA

HACCP CERTIFICATION IN SAUDI ARABIA
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-HACCP-
In Saudi Arabia, HACCP is the most prominent standard of certification i.e, HACCP in Saudi Arabia adopted by many food industries that know its value. Let us understand more about the norm of HACCP first.
HACCP is an abbreviation for Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP). Essentially, HACCP is a management and supervisory framework that prioritizes food safety and addresses biological, chemical, and physical hazards from the processing of raw materials, procurement, delivery, and consumption of the finished product through the analysis process and control. HACCP follows a standardized process for detecting possible risks, enforcing food safety procedures, and continually monitoring the safety system's performance.
HACCP is primarily based on the fundamental principle that states that if the raw/basic ingredients used are safe and the food handling process for food preparation is safe, then the final product is safe and hygienic.
In Western Asia, Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country that forms the vast majority of the Arabian peninsula. And it shares neighboring countries' land boundaries. Keeping several manufacturing factories of food and food-related goods, some internationally recognized and globally approved certificates are required to be healthy and stand apart. Therefore, when it comes to food-related matters, HACCP certification in Saudi Arabia fits best with its fundamental concept.

THE SEVEN - PRINCIPLES OF HACCP

HACCP is an international standard that is internationally recognized and approved and whose certification specifies the standards for successful food safety control and for the eradication of foodborne diseases. It is constructed around seven principles:
1.Conduct a risk analysis of food hazards that are environmental, chemical, or physical.
  1. Determine Critical Control Points.
  2. Establish and set critical control limits. For example, minimum cooking temperature and necessary time period.
  3. Establish a system to track Vital Control Point Control.
  4. Establish Corrective Actions.
  5. Establish a verification protocol to ensure that the HACCP method works efficiently and effectively.
  6. Establishing and record-keeping the documents.
With all these things, HACCP helps, as it focuses on how food moves, right from buying to serving. There are a number of potential dangers at every move. Healthy preparation of food, however, is applicable to any other organization.

BENEFITS OF HACCP

HACCP cost in Saudi Arabia i.e, HACCP costs are priced decently and deliver a range of advantages over the previous system. A few of them are mentioned here -
  1. It focuses on the identification and prevention of threats that can make food safe.
  2. Requires more efficient and effective regulatory supervision, largely due to maintaining constant documents that allow inspectors to see how well a corporation complies with the principles and laws of food safety.
  3. Follows procedures that lower the. Over a time-period risk of unhealthy food rather than how well it performs on any given day.
  4. It is the duty of the food producer or even the distributor to ensure proper food safety.
  5. Helps food businesses in the world market and among their rivals to perform more efficiently.
  6. A universal standard that is internationally accepted.

GET ASSISTANCE FROM FINECERT

One question that could come up in mind is how we can get our company accredited with HACCP standards after explaining the HACCP standard and qualification, and its advantages.
It is important to add HACCP Certification to an entity that is involved in the processing or production of food or some other food-related cycle, having said that. External organizations perform the certification process.
Finecert Solutions is one of the leading business units that is progressing and has a team of highly qualified and committed practitioners with experience in certification assistance and provision. They support you in Manama, Bahrain with all-around assistance about HACCP Certification and Consultation. To answer your ISO certification-related questions, we follow a highly professional and market-friendly process.
Our organization's main goal is to provide organizations with a hassle-free procedure at a very economical price with an internationally recognized HACCP Certification. We specialize in offering various certifications and ISO consultations, HACCP certification, GMP certification, CE certification for labeling, and many more. By concentrating on every minute issue and developing a good relationship with our customers, we put in great effort to achieve this.
Visit www.finecert.com For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] to find some of the best-known and most commonly used standards accepted globally.
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[FICTION] Tabula Rasa Ranch: Spooky Luna (Part 1)

"All things must change to something new, to something strange."
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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I used to feel like I needed to share my side of the story to keep the facts straight. Now I don't care what others choose to believe. The need to warn others offered a job at Tabula Rasa Ranch outweighs the non-disclosure agreement. The company refuses to disclose the true inner workings. The owner remains the same. She hires on new employees due to the quick turn over from frequent quitting or demises. As a cover, she has someone else in the spotlight as the new owner of the ranch.
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Tabula Rasa Ranch has remained out of the newspapers and headlines because of major payoffs over the decades. It isn't in the headlines like the infamous ranch in Northern Utah. The newspaper in Kanab left out the exact location my best friend disappeared in. It only alluded to it being on a hike in Zion National Park. It was on the private land the park had permission to cross to get to the infamous Arches.
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My hope is to caution others from crossing through the private land. It isn't worth traipsing through to see the stunning Arches. Camping nearby the private land isn't a good idea either. I know the idea of exploring a national park during the coronavirus is tempting, but following Hop Valley Trail is advised against. Over the years newspapers have been making a big deal out of buying out the private land. The fight for it is an illusion. More people are aware of the operations of the ranch, but refuse to divulge the details out (mostly fear of financial loss).
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Springdale is another small, sleepy town in Southern Utah, nothing to write home about. It rests on the eastern side of Zion National Park. I park in the lot of a small shopping center. There's nail and hair salons, inexpensive takeout, clothing stores and tourist traps.
I exit the car and pluck a white flower from a decorative pot beside the sidewalk. I slip it through a pin holding the right side of my back for luck. The set of stairs leading up to the second floor turns halfway up. I take the opportunity to withdraw a pale blue flask from my purse and indulge in a long swig to calm my nerves. Next, a cinnamon breath mint and sprayed of perfume over my clothes for extra measure. I shake my gloved hands in an attempt to relax, inhale, and climb the stairs.
The suite encompasses the entire small second floor. The windows have long curtains and the glass door has white blinds. Only the suite number is on the front door. I press the door bell on the divider between the door and windows.
The door opens a crack a few beats later. I smooth my hands over my black and white plaid dress pants. A man clears his throat from the space separating us. A long silence evades before the door swings open to reveal a tall man standing aside in a wide foyer. He wears a white button-up shirt underneath an expensive gray vest and ironed matching slacks. His dark hair is back in a low ponytail. He holds the door open. I enter the air-conditioned suite, despite every cell in my body encouraging me to flee.
"Luna Luster?" the man asks, closing the door behind us. His smile is sardonic as he extends his hand. "Was your mother a hippie misplaced in time or did you change your name yourself?"
I tilt my head and try my best not to let my face sour. I stare at his waiting hand instead because his rude remark makes it easier to evade contact. His cologne is earthy and expensive, full of hidden motives with notes of sandalwood. "So original."
"I take it you get the question a lot. I'm the superintendent of Tabula Rasa Ranch, Ambrose Reed." He shifts uncomfortably in the stark silence and lowers his hand. "Please follow me to the office. Would you like a cup of coffee?"
"Uh, sure."
I trail behind him through a narrow hallway and pass an open living room. There's two closed doors to the right, three on the left-hand side and the second door on the left is open. The hall ahead of us displays a spacious kitchen. We turn into the open room on the left. The office is white and void of personal photographs or sentimental items. Five bright abstract framed paintings grace the walls. Ambrose stops at a light stained wooden table with a fancy coffee machine and condiments next to the door. I stand on the pristine white carpet, knotting my fingers together.
"Have a seat. How do you like your coffee?"
"Black. Two sugars."
A side of the cherry wood desk rests against the wall with a plush chair underneath it. An open laptop, clunky landline phone, and two coasters are on the desk. I sit on a white plastic chair across the desk. I shift in the chair in an attempt to distract myself before the interrogation begins. Ambrose places a black mug on each coaster, then seats himself in the swivel chair.
"Thank you," I say, but don't pick up the mug.
"Why are you wearing gloves?"
"Off the record? I'm a germaphobe."
He nods, seeming to accept the answer and takes stack of papers from a drawer. He starts with typical interview questions that blur together in a flurry. What was your first job? What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses? Can you tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult person?
So forth and so on. All the questions I've heard since I started working at sixteen years old whirl by until there's red flag.
"Tell me a little about yourself."
I stare at him. "I'd rather not, but I kinda need this job."
He doesn't respond for a minute and stares at the laptop screen with a deep frown. "What can you tell me about the gaps in your employment history?"
"Pardon me?"
"You didn't include your paid work on the side with the Salt Lake City Police Department. You cited government work as a forensic botanist before some unlisted department work." Ambrose pauses to gauge my expression. His wide-set eyes dart to focus on the laptop screen. "We were very thorough before offering a follow-up interview."
"If you consider a faceless phone call an interview."
"A mere formality. I was against requesting a callback, but the owner wanted an interview for some reason. She greased a few wheels to find out why you didn't include your work in the achievements of your resume."
"It didn't seem relevant," I say, smoothing my hands over my pants to keep from wringing them together. Mentioning being able to see lingering spirits would end the job interview. Most of Kanab already think I live in cloudcuckooland. I know it's because of my unwanted gifts. Revealing the information would make a fresh start redundant.
The locals are kind enough to gossip when I'm out of earshot. It doesn't stop others who spin tales composed of a few gems. Newcomers think of me as the child abandoned by her mother, raised by her grandmother and aunt. Spooky Little Luna ostracized herself from others by revealing details and thoughts. No one spread the news about my perfect grades or talent with art but spoke of my brittle and barbed tongue. It didn't deter my friend, Byeol, from spending every free moment with me from the fourth grade on up. Only her death parted us.
Several dead-end jobs in the city forced me to move back to Kanab. Still, it doesn't look good for Spooky Luna to live with her aunt without a job. People chatter and wonder after each local job didn't work out. Mypaper trail of employment doesn't help.
"A thorough background check revealed a few things. You became an independent consultant without any prior experience with investigating. The owner wanted to know the duties you performed during your brief stint at the department. It would make more sense if you were working as a forensic botanist with your degree."
"I can't provide the information you want. I signed a non-disclosure document."
No need for him to know I'd lowered myself and passed myself off as a psychic to the Salt Lake City Police Department. There were plenty of photos in the newspaper with me in the background of police officers. I was a consultant on the books. The department only used my services when backed into a corner. Sometimes I gleaned details off of spirits or things I'd noticed with my extra keen eye. It was easier to pass my gifts off in the guise of a psychic than telling the truth. No one wants to hire a woman who claimed to see fragments of the dead or photogenic abilities. If I divulged my gifts, Ambrose might write me off as crazy and end the interview.
"Which is something my employer values."
At a loss for a response, I lean forward to pick up the steaming mug from the desk. The familiar beverage soothes my nerves with each careful sip. Ambrose shuffles through the papers. He studies a paper before resuming.
"What do you know about the location?"
"I've been going to Zion for most of my life. I'm from Kanab, after all. I've only gone through the land briefly on a hike and to reach a nearby campground."
"There's been some whispers."
A chill runs down my back. The whispers could only be about one thing. The news didn't reveal where the disappearance occurred or detail about the encounter. It did however elude to the police suspecting my involvement in my best friend's disappearance. My following stint in a mental institution was common knowledge. I shift uneasily in my seat, divert my eyes away from his and sip on coffee. It's difficult to resist the urge to spy on his thoughts.
Ambrose leans back in his chair and watches the screen for a long time. "What do the new rumors said?"
I hesitate. "I heard about the new owner taking more of an interest in the ranch a few years ago. The rumors about the park trying to purchase the land isn't anything new."
His face remains blank and unreadable as he assesses my response.
I set the coffee back down, pick up my purse, and stand up. "It's been swell. Look, I'm sorry I wasted your-"
"How do you feel about being wired on a daily basis for liability purposes?" Ambrose interrupts.
"Are you recording now?"
"The founder is on a one-way voice chat to give her input. The recording is for future records, should you pass the final interview."
"Wait, if I take the job, I'm going to under surveillance at all times?" I ask, sitting back down.
"For liability purposes."
"The salary Miss Giles offered on the phone would make more than recording worth it." I pause before continuing. "Listen, am I under surveillance for my history with the police department? Or for forensic botany? Or-"
The landline phone rings once and Ambrose picks it up.
"Are you sure?" Ambrose pauses for a long time. "Yes, ma'am. I understand. Thank you." He hung the phone up with a tight smile. "It seems you're hired, Miss Luster."
I can't conceal my smile. "When do I start?"
"Monday. I'll email you the rules and directions to the ranch. You need to move in by tomorrow afternoon so you have the weekend to get settled. Stop by the main homestead with your belongings. The furnished living quarters are due to depth. I'll have your bunker assignment along with some clearance badges you'll need for your first day. You'll be shadowing Orion Rist during your first week here. He'll have your work schedule. Your job will initially consist of watching live and unrecorded security footage. You'll take notes until you're familiar with the protocol and land." He pauses, looking me over. "The dress code is casual, within reason, of course."
"Do you like it there?"
He seems taken aback by my query and searches my face before responding. "The gig pays well. The employees are a colorful bunch and you'll never get bored." Ambrose opens a drawer, sets a stack of a stapled of papers and slides them across the desk in my direction. "Look over the pages before signing, please."
The two pages consist of a non-disclosure agreement. I take my time in looking over the contents before signing at the bottom. The next page is a suspicious injury waiver, but promises an on-site emergency center. I sign it after memorizing the document. Health care kicks in immediately, not in a standard ninety days. It gives me a brief pause. Nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Ambrose stands up and crosses over to me. I join him, unsure of where it was going. He reaches for my hand and envelopes his warm one with mine. I can smell the cologne wafting off him. "Welcome to Tabula Rasa Ranch, Miss Luster."
Worst of all, the gloves fail to do their job and his thoughts flood in with the forced handshake. I don't know why Miriam is thinking about hiring her. Are you kidding me? She communed with spirits and helped the police department? What a load of bullshit. She has to be some kind of hack or fraud. I bet she falsified her so-called degree in forensic botany. What if she murdered her friend?
Ambrose's thoughts are a mix of Korean and English. I'd learned from my best friend growing up so we could have a language our peers couldn't break. It rarely comes in handy in Utah, but it ensured an unbreakable code.
"Cheer up fuckface. You might like me in due time." I twist my hand away from his. Ambrose's face warps in surprise. I pick up my purse before he can get the last word in and head for the door. "I'll see you tomorrow."
I exit the suite cursing under my breath. I retreat to my old but trusty black Dodge 1971 Charger. I toss my purse on the passenger seat, fire up the engine and a song by The Damned fills the speakers. I screamed in frustration over picking up on his thoughts. Fucking gloves didn't do their job. It's always hit or miss if the gloves are thick enough to keep inner thoughts from invading my space. I open my purse, take out the flask, and indulge in a five-second gulp of vodka. The burn almost pushes away Ambrose's toxic thoughts. Key word being almost.
Nearly an hour later, I stop in front of a two-story house on the outskirts of Kanab. I smile at the sight of the petite, youthful, fifty-year-old woman sitting on the steps. Her dark hair is up in a loose bun at the nape of her long neck.
"How did it go?" Aunt Chloe asks, standing up with a warm smile.
"I got it!"
We retreat inside and Aunt Chloe brews coffee as I secretly take a long swig of vodka. I fill her in on the information Ambrose gave me but keep out hearing his thoughts. She catches me up on her day while making two turkey and tomato sandwiches with chips for an early dinner.
After dinner, I escape for the basement to pack. My blue pitbull, Poppy, barks when I open the door. Flora marks my legs and cries for attention once Poppy finishes greeting me. I spend half an hour paying attention to them before packing. It takes three hours to pack everything I want to take to the ranch. A few iced screwdrivers help sleep arrive. In no time I fall asleep surrounded by Poppy and Flora.
It's around noon by the time we finish loading the trailer attached it to the car. It fills with boxes and crates of records with Aunt Chloe's help. We push the last heavy box into the trailer when something thuds on the tin-top several times. My aunt exits the trailer to explore. I shrug it off and resume stacking the smaller boxes around in a more stable order.
"Luna. You need to see this."
She warns me to watch my step and holds a hand out to ensure a stable landing. Several dead crows are splayed around the car with bent, broken wings. Small pools of blood leak from beaks and half of their feathers are scattered around them. The stench is reminiscent of roadkill roasting on the side of the road for at least a week. We back away from the trailer to see how far around the dead birds are. I count thirteen birds in a circle around the car and trailer.
"Luna, we need to go see Gracie before you hit the road. She had a dream about you the other night. I don't think your taking the job is a good idea."
"And live off your pension? Even the local deli rejected my request for an interview. I was lucky to land this job and it pays well."
"Sometimes it isn't worth it. You can find a legitimate job online and work from home. Try to find someone in town hiring. Have you gone through your savings?"
"I tried that. There's no such thing as pennies from heaven. Besides, I tried in Kanab and St George. It seems my reputation precedes me. No one will hire me because they think I'm too spooky. I have enough bread to live comfortably until I die, but only if I die next Friday."
Aunt Chloe tucks her loose hair behind her ears and sighs, knowing it's a fight she can't win. We let Poppy loose and carry Flora's crate back into the house.
My aunt drives us to Gracie's in her faded black truck in about ten minutes. 'Gracie's Apothecary' is lit up in cursive neon letters on top of the small store, and stands out in the dim afternoon. Our footsteps echo on the steel steps to the wooden door, where the name is embellished on a clear window. The familiar tinkle of the bell does little to set my mind at ease, but the strong scent of lavender incense helps. The apothecary is a slender ten by ten space. A beaded curtain leads to more merchandise in the back of the store. Bright yellow walls have shelves lined with labeled wire baskets. Pegged supplies hang below them.
A little woman in her late sixties with long, curly white hair greets us with a bright smile. She inquires about how we are doing. Aunt Chloe tells her about the dead crows, picking up a mesh shopping basket along the way.
"That is troubling. Are you sure you want to take the job? You could work here part-time." Gracie says, frowning. "The dream I had didn't indicate anything about the job being a bad choice. At least from the context of it."
"I need to do something. I've been going stir-crazy. You don't want to hire me and drive away people, trust me."
"Nettie?" Gracie calls back into the office behind her. "I need you to take over while I help Chloe and Luna."
A pretty and thin, dark-haired teenager pops her head out and stands behind the register with a nod. Gracie leads us to a section with a variety of sage bundles in baskets on one of the tables below the shelves. Aunt Chloe collects large bundles of white, blue and black sage. She sets the bundles in the shopping basket, asking if Gracie has any other suggestions. Gracie's wrinkled forehead pinches together in thought. She selects up a light brown, medium bundle of sage that smells a bit peppery.
"Desert sage is for cleansing and purifying, protection, and inner strength. It draws in pleasant thoughts, relieves headaches and anxiety," she explains, handing my aunt the bundle.
"Is there anything else for protection?"
Gracie picks up a greenish-brown bundle with a woodsy and fresh scent. "Cedar recalls ancient forests and invokes their protection and wisdom. Smudging this carries a medicine of protection. You should cleanse your new home upon moving in to invite unwanted spirits to leave. It can help protect you, the place, and objects from unwanted influences. It's the most aggressive cleansing smudge."
She invites us to sit and talk over a cup of tea. We pass through thick purple wooden beads concealing an archway to the back section of the store. We seat ourselves at a small round table with three chairs. Gracie starts up a pot of loose leaf tea on a hot plate on a counter nearby the small table in the corner of the room.
"I thought it was unusual that you showed up in my dreams last night," she says, sitting down and facing me. "You were sitting on the bench in the front, drawing on a sketchpad while I was working. You came to show me the exterior sketches of the shop for a new launch of the website. I didn't see anything ominous."
I frown.
"Nothing symbolic in what Luna was wearing?" Aunt Chloe asks, leaning forward.
"She wore a black band shirt and had on Gemma's necklace. Luna didn't have anything on out of the ordinary."
"Other than smudging, what can we do to protect her?"
"I can find some talismans, charmed stones and candles after we have our tea. There isn't much else I can do because I'm not sure what the threat is. What did the land feel like? I mean from walking on it years ago."
The kettle whistles and Gracie prepared a tray. I try my best to describe the heavy aura of the land, only to receive another frown. She carries the tray with three cups of tea on saucers, cream, and sugar to the table. She places our cups on saucers in front of each of us. I fiddle with the dark purple tassels on the edge of the table cloth. Aunt Chloe insists that my taking the job is a bad idea.
I fail to mention the lengthy non-disclosure document or injury waiver. There's no reason to raise anymore red flags.
The broken and bloodied wings of the crows scratch at the back of my mind. My aunt touches my arm gently, bringing me back to earth. Gracie points out the tea is cool enough to drink. I stir the mostly clear, tinted green tea. It soothes my throat as the pair catch up on town gossip and Gracie fills my aunt in on her own life. I trace the golden rim of the painted floral teacup. A vortex of swirling tea leaves fall to the bottom. Aunt Chloe nudges me after the conversation falls silent.
"I have a bad feeling about everything, but doing nothing is making me feel worse," I say. I take a few more sips of tea until I taste bitter tea grits.
Gracie's eyes narrow on my hand holding the teacup. "Are you right-handed?"
"Yeah, why?"
"In the dream, you were drawing with your left hand. Your right hand was hidden under the sketch pad."
I shrug. "I don't know how to draw with that hand."
I drain the cup and hand it to Gracie. She turns the cup upside down on the saucer I was using and studies the leaves. Reading my tea leaves is a redundant task because I know how to read my own, but it seems to thrill the old woman. Damp tea leaves surround a bird with spread wings.
"I don't know if there's anything I can do to help you," Gracie admits, unable to take her eyes off the grim omen on the saucer.
"What does it mean?" Aunt Chloe leans forward.
"It's a deadly omen, sometimes attached to death. It isn't too surprising with what happened this morning."
A chill runs over my body as I rise to my feet. I excuse myself, explain that I need a few more supplies, and leave the room with the shopping basket. I select a few bottles of essential oils, incense, more sage, and some stones. A bar of protective soap of black pepper, cedarwood, cypress, and lavender go into the basket as well. The duo join me and we walk to the register. Gracie applies the family discount and sees us out the door. She hugs me for a long moment and requests an email every so often.
We stop by the grocery store for a cooler and ice. We leave with enough dry and refrigerated food to last for at least two weeks. We make our way back to the house shortly after. Half an hour later, the sky has dark clouds over the sun as Aunt Chloe begs me to stay. She refuses to let me leave until I wear Grandma Gemma's pendant. It's a dark emerald stone in an oval pendant on a thick golden cord that rests below my chest. I've hated the eyesore since I was thirteen and am often forced to wear it for extra protection. I load the girls into kennels and leave despite my aunt's pleas.
It starts raining on the almost hour long journey to the entrance of the ranch. Grey clouds cover the sky to the point where it looks more like night. I follow the directions to the eastern fenced border. The shadow in the booth at the entrance opens the chain-link gate after I wait for a minute for them to clear me. I follow the muddy road for a quarter of a mile until the main homestead appears on the horizon. Ponderosa pines line the sides of the road, separated by small a spaces of tall grass and sage.
A tall athletic man waits under an umbrella by the front steps of the main house. He has on a shirt advertising 'The Pie' in Salt Lake City, an unzipped basic gray hoodie, and worn black jeans. His age is indeterminate, somewhere between twenty-five to thirty-five. I turn off the car lights and engine, unrolling the window. His stride is quick and purposeful. He leans down, flashing a bright set of teeth. "You must be Luna Luster."
"Indeed."
"Ambrose had to leave the office for an emergency," he explains. He pauses to study my face and bursts out in a chuckle. "You didn't get off on the right foot with him, did you?"
I grimace. "Is it that obvious? He wasn't very welcoming, to say the least."
"Give it time. He'll loosen up once he sees your value. Sorry, I've been rude. I'm Orion Rist."
I shake his extended hand. The gloves keep his unwelcome thoughts out.
"So, your access badge is on the way and we'll take a photo once it arrives. My bunker is right next to yours. Can I hitch a ride?"
"If you don't mind holding a cat crate." I motion to the passenger seat.
He nods, then circles the car to open the door, and lifts Flora's crate. He sets a bag down on the middle console, sits down with the crate, and buckles in. I start the engine and music floods the car. I reached to turn it off, but he stops me. His bright eyes met mine.
"I don't mind The Stooges." Then he directs me down a small muddy road west of the main house and urges me to stop after half a mile. "Did Ambrose tell you anything about the living quarters?"
"Nothing aside from underground."
"Subterranean bunkers. We're safer underground. You're in bunker thirteen and I'm to the right in fourteen. Come on."
Orion picks up the tote bag and exits. He sets the crate back on the seat and runs to my side with the umbrella out. I join him and walk through the mud until we reach a concrete path. Heavy, unnatural energy I'd encountered upon driving through the protected land grows stronger. The path leads down to a steel door six feet below ground, built out of place in, covered by bushes and trees. Orion holds the umbrella over us as he punches a code into the security pad beside the door. Leftover energy vibrates and bounces off the exterior. It's stronger than the energy from crime scenes I'd been on in the past. The open door exposes stone steps, illuminated by bright bare bulbs in a concrete ceiling. Orion folds the umbrella, hangs it up on a hook on the wall by the door, and encourages me to follow him. We descend the stairs twenty feet and arrive at another steel door with a security pad.
"I'll write the code down for you," he said, punching a code in again.
Fluttering and frantic flaps accompanpies the blackbirds flying out of my new home. Wonderful. The flurry of birds speed by too fast to count. And odds are, there are thirteen.
We wait indoors for around thirty minutes for the rain to cease. Over the next half hour, we haul in boxes and crates through thick reddish-brown mud. I follow Orion back to the car for his tote bag. The sun sinks into the earth in thick crimson trails and morphs into a deep purple. The security pad at the first door glitches and rejects the correct code a handful of times. I wrinkle my nose as putrid waves swept through the air. It's a mixture of strange sweetness combined with spoiled meat and rotten eggs. Orion frantically tries other codes, only to hear obnoxious beeps in error.
"I think you'll learn to love the solitude." Orion's voice sounds from behind us.
My hair stands on end and skin prickles. The voice sounds like a slightly off version, echoing something he'd said earlier. My heart thuds heavily as the air constricts around me, making it harder to breathe. Dizziness. The entire situation feels like an out of body experience. Orion grabs my shoulder before I turn around, holds on and resumes entering codes. My mind is racing too fast to include his internal thoughts. The security pad beeps again, but in a higher octave.
The cool air from the stairs whooshes over us. We're safe behind the closed door in seconds. Orion's burst of obscenities cut short by heavy thuds on the metal door. Our heels are on fire as he tugs me down the stairs like a rag doll. The code on the second door works on first attempt. He pulls me in and I almost crash into the mudroom wall.
"Ambrose?" Orion pales as he calls into the walkie talkie he'd drawn from his waistband.
I use the opportunity to catch my breath. The intruder continues to slam into the door upstairs. Orion punches a code into the interior keypad by the door. A steel section slides in front of the door with a loud chirp.
The door is armed, the system announces in a digital woman's voice.
Orion continues to curse between calling into the walkie talkie and failure to make his satellite phone work. I shallowly exhale, knock my boots off and open the mudroom door. Poppy jumps up, sending me against the wall as she greets me. She stops once I scold her breathlessly. I struggle to force Orion's frantic thoughts away from my mind and collapse on the white leather couch in the living room. Poppy whines next to me, staring at the open mudroom door. Orion rounds the corner to sit down beside me.
My voice shakes with every syllable. "So, what the hell was that?"
"Only a taste of what lives on the land." Orion grimaces. "I'm not sure you'd believe me, but it's better that you didn't see it."
"Try me."
"Like I said, it's safer underground. You know how it repeated something I said before? It had to be listening for the last half hour. They don't usually come out until sundown. Do you know much about this land?"
"Did you live around near the park about thirteen years ago?" I answer, trying to steady my voice, but everything shakes like a leaf. "My name was smeared across the papers when my best friend disappeared on Hop Valley Trail."
"That's why you look familiar..." Orion stares. "I remember a bit about it."
"The smell was similar to what was out there."
I clasp my shaking hands together, leaning toward the ground. I attempt focus on slowing my breathing to draw my attention from the heavy pressure on my chest and sharp collarbone pinch. My skin feels heated and my arms tingle. Orion rubs my back slowly, but I pull away the moment his thoughts flood in. He removes his hand.
She's seen one before. Is that why her friend disappeared?
"Are you alright?" Orion's voice is filled with genuine concern. "Is there anything I can do to help?"
I shake my head. "I've been drinking and can't take any medication."
Orion lowers his voice to a more soothing tone as he instructs me to breathe in and out slowly, step by step. He stops after a few minutes and I raise my head. My cheeks still feel numb and I notice a bright red rash on my exposed arms.
"My sister has severe anxiety. If you can't take a pill, can I make you a drink?"
I nod and point to an unlabeled box on the bar counter adjacent to the cramped mini-kitchen. There's the bare essentials on counters and a fridge. Orion opens the box labeled 'juice', locates glasses in another box and lines the bottom of the glasses with ice from the cooler. He returns with a bottle of whiskey, two glasses already filled and hands me one. He sets the bottle on the glass coffee table in front of us. I guzzle the whiskey down so quickly he looks astounded. My insides feel warm and fuzzy.
"Gonna be able to hang in there?"
I nod.
"It looks like we're down here for the night. I tried to get access to the hallway connecting the bunkers, but it glitches as well."
I rub my chest in an effort to alleviate the pressure, but it doesn't help much. Heavy thuds from above can still be heard.
"It'll stop eventually," he reassures. Orion eyes the labeled boxes by an impressive television center with the works near the left wall. "Can I set up your record player and put something in to dull the sound? Maybe you can try the grounding exercise."
I nod and agree to the exercise after refilling the glass and lean back on the couch. I notice the walls are a cheerful blue mint. Two black and white floral photographs are on each side of the tall entertainment center. The center has a giant flatscreen television in the middle with a rectangular drawer below and equal sized bed empty self above. Three empty cubes line each side. There's a tall pothos plant in the corner to the left. A golden weaved basket contains a folded white throw is front of two square, white and gold pillows.
It takes him about ten minutes to set up the record player and speakers in the entertainment center. He thumbs through a crate filled with vinyl, selects one and cues up a familiar Pink Floyd album. It dulls the thudding to an almost ignorable level. By then my heart and breathing is back at a normal rate. Orion sits down beside me, refills his glass and leans forward on his knees. Flora rubs against my legs, staring up with big blue eyes and meows loudly in concern. I rub behind her huge ears and tell her I'm alright. She crawls into my lap, purring. I continue petting her because it grounds me.
"We're lucky we made it in. Hopefully the wire is still transmitting and someone can hear us now," he says.
"The one Ambrose said we have to wear at all times?"
"Yes. There's no point in setting yours up tonight since I'll be with you for the night."
Past the living room, there's a card table resting against the wall with four plush, mismatched flea market chairs around it. A cramped mini-kitchen with the bare essentials is directly across from it. It leads to a tight hallway with an open door to a small bathroom to the left, a closet to the right and a door straight ahead.
Orion seems to know my train of thought when I frown. "There's a pull-out bed inside the couch."
"Why does the system secure both doors? There's really no access to the hallway? Isn't that a fire hazard?"
"Yes, I've pointed it out to Miriam in the past. She promised fix it, but it hasn't been at the top of her priority list."
"Miriam?"
"The woman behind the curtain. Ambrose received a call part way through your interview, didn't he?" I nod. "Miriam listened in on my interview as well. I've never met him and I've been here for a year. You'll see her on the video call during the meeting on Monday."
An uncomfortable silence hung in the air, but his distorted thoughts still go directly through. Imagining a brick wall sometimes muffles others' inner thoughts, but requires a lot of energy. Moving boxes and the panic from earlier has left me drained. Images don't accompany Orion's flurry of inner workings, sparing me from the usual dull headache. It's still like a punch in the gut after blissful internal silence, aside from my own thoughts.
It shouldn't have been out in the daylight. Miriam hired her for another gift. There's always a motive. Almost everyone has a gift. She's going to quit and leave her boxes packed. Can't blame her. This place is a damn trap.
I cross to the kitchen and rifle through the cooler. The homemade soup is in a container near the top. I offer Orion a bowl of butternut squash soup and he accepts. He resumes trying to reach someone over the walkie talkie as I busy heat the soup on the stove in a sauce pan. His thoughts aren't heard with the distance, but leaves me wondering about what I heard earlier. I set two bowls of soup on the coffee table, change out the ice in our glasses, then sit down next to Orion.
We eat our soup and listen to the music. Once I finish the bowl, I refill the glasses with whiskey. There's only a moment of debate before I dare to out myself. "What's your gift?"
Orion sets his bowl down. "Huh?"
"If everyone has a gift, then what's yours?"
"How-" Orion's brows furrow. "Did Ambrose tell you?"
I laugh hard.
"You can hear me?"
"There's ways to dull it. Mainly why I didn't want to be touched. It's not something I want to happen, but I can't help what slips by." I hold a gloved hand up. "Ambrose thinks I'm a germaphobe. I was hired for my degree in forensic botany. So spill, what's your dirty secret?" The whiskey bottle on the coffee table scrapes against the glass as it slides from the middle to the left side. I stare at it for a long time, then gaze up at him. "Really?"
"Runs in the family, but I'm mostly here for security monitoring," he says with a shrug.
"How does the landowner know who has gifts?"
"Rumors, sometimes therapists can be paid off and institution records. Miriam has a computer genius on staff for all sorts of things. You were likely hired because of your mysterious consultant title for the police department. I think she bribed my therapist because the doctor ghosted me shortly after I was approached for a job interview." Orion steeples his fingers. "What is forensic botany exactly? Identification of plant life?"
"In a nutshell. More like the study of plant material from crime scenes. Sometimes I can understand where and when a crime was committed. What do you do here?"
"How often is there an encounter?" I motion at the door.
"Whenever someone new starts, it makes an appearance within days, but not usually this soon. Maybe it has to do with your history on the land. Why would you return?"
"My friend's body was never found. Then there's the money." I roll my eyes. "Know how to play gin rummy? I can some gin and tonic. We can play until we get tired."
"My grandma taught me. I can turn the record over while you make the drinks."
Orion and I keep ourselves busy with a mixture of movies, records, gin rummy, cooking, drinks and getting to know one another. The security system chimes around noon on Monday and jolts us out of the two day lockdown. System is disarmed. Opening hallway door.
I apologize to Flora as I pick her sleeping form off my lap. Her whining meows are dulled once I close her in the bedroom. Ambrose is standing in the open door frame when I reach the living room. His eyebrows pinch together as Orion quietly fills him in on the events. I wait for the conversation to end before offering them a cup of coffee. He enters the bunker and the door closes behind him. Ambrose hangs a large tote on a golden antique coat rack next to the door. He double takes at the sight unexpected sight of me in a soft yellow pajamas and large pastel purple octopus slippers.
"Hell of a welcome to the ranch, huh?" Ambrose continues without an answer. "Under the circumstances, you'll work side by side with Orion starting tomorrow morning. You'll both be paid for today for the hassle, but Orion will take you on a tour of the ranch."
Orion and Ambrose sit across each at the table. I bring three mugs and the freshly brewed pot over. They pour coffee as I return with a vanilla flavored creamer.
"Miriam has rescheduled the biweekly meeting for tomorrow. We'll be doing team building exercises as well," Ambrose continues, pouring a cup for himself.
He informs me that he has electronics for Orion to set up. The cinnamon toast flavored coffee is strong and kickstarts my system as Ambrose stresses the importance of keeping the batteries charged on all devices. Orion listens, sipping his coffee and gives me amused expressions as the bag of wind goes over the list of rules I was emailed days ago. I nod every so often, until Ambrose drains his cup and excuses himself.
Orion sets up the charging center for the walkie talkie, satellite phone and wire. I change into something more suitable for four-wheeling across the land. Orion wires me in, then I take an uneasy step to explore the land I started to fear over a decade ago.
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5 major applications of luminous powder

5 major applications of luminous powder
In our work contact, most people don't know much about glow in the dark powder. They don't understand what luminous powder can be used for, and what effect can be achieved. Today this article will talk about the application of several aspects of luminous powder.

The luminous powder used in plastic products:

The plastics industry is one of the most-used industries in the application of luminous powder. It can usually use injection molding and other processes to produce plastic toys, crafts, zippers, hard hats, and other products with luminous effects. These plastic products with luminous effects can increase the safety, interestingness, energy-saving, and environmental protection of customers when they are used.
Below we introduce some instructions and precautions in details for luminous powder used in the plastics industry:

1 Proportion:

Generally speaking, it is reasonable for the final product to contain 10-20% of luminous powder (not absolute, only for reference), based on the final effect the customer wants to achieve and its own injection molding technical support. It is added according to the brightness that the final product wants to make. The higher the ratio of addition or the higher the brightness level of the added glow powder, the higher the brightness of the final product.

2 Medium:

In the injection molding process, if the plastic materials we use are not highly translucent, this will also cause the luminous powder can not absorb light or emit light. Therefore, the plastic material should be as transparent and light-transmissive as possible, and the luminous effect will be better. The materials that can be injected are PP, PE, PVC, PU, PS, ABS, TPR, EVA, PMMA, nylon, etc.

3 Form:

When the injection molding is performed, the shape of the plastic raw material should be similar to that of the luminous powder. (Plastic powder mix with glow powder and plastic masterbatch mix with glow masterbatch) It is easier to mix evenly, and the dispersion of luminous powder in the final product will be better.
Very often, customers report that after buying glow in the dark powder and using it on plastic, they find that the brightness of the luminous powder is not as good as expected. Even it is not bright, and it becomes black. It is due to various reasons, for example, injection molding technology, injection molding machine, the temperature of the molten material may cause blackening. And one of the reasons for the low brightness of the luminous powder is that it may be exposed to acid and metal during use. All these reasons will cause the brightness of luminous powder to be greatly reduced. (The reason for injection blackening can be found in another blog of mine). Glow Technology has recently developed a special luminous powder for injection molding, which greatly reduces the possibility of blackening in injection molding. Please contact us for specific details.
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The luminous powder used for printing:

It is to use luminous ink to print as needed, adding glow in the dark powder pigment into printing ink and print on clothing, carton products, or other materials. It is generally used for clothing or venue identification in special work occasions such as public security, transportation, fire fighting, stage performances, or for casual wear, children's clothing, and interior decoration. For example, many building number signs are screen-printed to create a luminous effect. It can be used as a reminder at night, without power consumption, energy-saving, and environmental protection. All kinds of small animal patterns are better if the luminous effect is printed on the eyes of the animals. After the night, the eyes will shine, increasing the artistic charm of the fabric. For the plant pattern, it is possible to print the luminescent color paste on its small flowers or flower cores, and the effect at night is also very interesting.

There are many printing processes. We will talk about the most commonly used screen printing in luminous printing:

The first and most important point of screen printing is that the particle size of the glow in the dark powder must be smaller than the size of the mesh. Otherwise, the luminous powder cannot pass through the screen and affect the luminous effect of the final product;

Influencing factors of luminous effect and precautions

(1) The addition ratio of luminous powder in luminous ink should be about 20% -40% according to the weight. The higher the addition ratio can reduce the number of repeated printing to achieve a better luminous effect.
(2) According to different printing materials, we choose different types of transparent inks, such as printing metal materials, we must select metal-specific inks. such as printing PVC materials, we must select PVC-specific inks, the higher the transparency, the better the effect.
(3) If it is water-based ink, you need to use waterproof glow powder.
(4) If the substrate is transparent or dark, white ink can be printed as a base to improve the luminous effect.
(5) Selecting luminous powder with high brightness level can reduce the proportion of addition.

The choice of luminous powder

Luminous materials are required to be non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-radioactive, safe for the human body, and not harmful to the environment. At present, there are many types of luminous materials on the market. Short-acting luminous powders have low luminous brightness and short afterglow time, while rare earth-doped aluminate inorganic long afterglow luminous powders have strong energy storage. High luminous brightness, afterglow time can be up to 12 hours. It is a kind of material that is used a lot at present.
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Glow in the dark powder for paint

Glow in the dark paint has a very high luminous intensity, Glow Technology's long-lasting luminous paint can continuously emit light for about 12 hours.
It can be recycled for unlimited times, has a long service life, is non-toxic and harmless, does not contain radioactive elements, and is a new generation of environmentally friendly decorative coatings. It can be used on the ground, wall, indoor and outdoor, and has the advantages of strong abrasion resistance, mildew resistance and durability, and strong weather resistance. Luminous paint is composed of luminous powder and water-based paint. Glow powder' quality and the proportion of materials added determines the brightness of glow paint. (For more details, check my other blog on WHY ISN'T MY GLOW IN THE DARK PAINT GLOWING?)

A typical application of luminous paint: (applicable to display night objects and back materials)

1.Architectural decoration, interior decoration, lighting, painting, wall surface.
2.Night object identification label, power switch, tool, or toolbox.
3.Beautify business locations such as PUB, KTV, storefronts, large parties.
4.Traffic signs, fire emergency escape system, military equipment, garden beautification.
5.Clocks, buttons, field instruments or indicators, radios, cameras.
6.Bicycles, locomotives, automobiles, body patterns and aluminum rings, steel rings.
7.Fishing equipment, aquarium equipment, flags, stickers, toys.
8.General ornaments, stunning image painting, ceiling beautification, etc.
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The luminous powder used in ceramics:

The glow in the ceramics a product sintered in a high-temperature under restore environment. The reason for its luminescence is mainly due to the physical photoluminescence generated by the transition of the low-valent electronic energy level of the rare earth element therein. Sintered ceramic glass requires a high temperature in an oxidizing atmosphere. If the luminous powder is directly applied, it will be oxidized, and the rare earth element will be oxidized to become a high valence state. The function of luminous will be lost.

Therefore, there are only two ways to make luminous ceramics:

  1. The proportion of luminous powder is generally between 30% -50%. After mixing the luminous powder with some transparent paints, it is coated on the surface of the ceramic. There is no oxidation and sintering process in this way, so the luminous powder will not be damaged. However, due to the presence of paint, the original glazed effect of the ceramic is lost.
  2. Use luminous ceramic glaze. This luminous ceramic glaze is a special luminous product. In the low-temperature stage, the enamel is quickly liquefied to seal the luminous powder and no more prolonged contact with oxygen. So it can ensure the luminous effect to a certain extent. However, even for luminous ceramic glazes, the lower the sintering temperature, and the shorter the sintering time, the better the luminous effect. It is more suitable for building ceramics, such as wall tiles and waistline products.
Ceramics can be turned into luminescent ceramics by adding luminous powder. Each piece of ceramic has a different proportion of glow in the dark pigment, and it will have a different luminous effect.
After absorbing the light source, ceramics can also admire the embryonic shape of the artwork in the dark space. It greatly improves the appreciation value of the artwork itself so that the artwork has a higher interpretation.
The production of high-grade luminous ceramic products can be made into luminous patterns as required, and products with completely luminous surfaces can also be produced;

Attention should be paid to the firing process:

(1) The luminous powder should avoid strong friction with metal objects; otherwise, it will affect the luminous effect;
(2) Choose a low-temperature glaze that matches the porcelain blank, and control the temperature and time. If the temperature is too high, the luminous powder may decompose; too long time will affect the luminous effect.
The problem often encountered when firing finished ceramics is that bubbles appear. This problem is generally due to the existence of the combination of additives or the chemical stability of the molten block and the transparent glaze. The proportion can be changed, or the additives can be replaced. It can also add an anti-foaming agent to eliminate.
To determine whether ceramics can be made into luminous materials, the specific process must also consult professional glow in the dark powder manufacturers.
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How to use the luminous powder in glass:

The application of glass is very similar to ceramics. The point to note is that the temperature should be controlled below 500 degrees Celsius, and low-temperature glass is the first choice.
If the glass is fired at a high temperature, remember not to pour luminous powder directly into a high-temperature glass water. The luminous powder will have a luminous effect. You can use a shaped glass blank that has not been completely cooled down and fixed to a large-diameter luminous powder on the surface And then coated with a layer of glass to make the effect of starlight glass.
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From the above, it can be seen that luminous powder is widely used in the three major industries of plastics, paints, and inks. It is subject to temperature restrictions in ceramic tiles and glass and requires more technical adjustments. However, Glow Technology has continuously been improving the quality of the luminous powder. Continuous research will do its best to meet all customer needs.
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ISO 22000 Food safety management system - Bangalore

How to get your business certified with ISO 22000:2018 in Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli, and Mandya and take your business to next level?

What is ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 Certification in Bangalore that can be applied to organization which is into food production and export, carring the label of ISO 22000 certified allows company to showcase that they have strong system to protect the food and also boost customer’s confidence in the product. This is a key requirement, since the customers push for a safe food and producers expect that the raw materials supplied by the suppliers should be safe. IT hub Bangalore is attracting more and more human resource and companies to foot print in the land and do business, to satisfy the food desire they start walking into producers of safe food. ISO 22000 certification in Bangalore shall help the food business agents to attract more customers.

What are the ISO 22000 requirements?

ISO 22000 certification in Bangalore pushes the producers and suppliers to design and document a strong Food safety management system. The standard contains the specific requirements to the implemented, followed, monitored and continually improve.
Requirements are:

Prerequisite programs – ISO 22000

Prerequisite programs are general programs and practices induced into the system to have a clean to do items in producing safe food products.
ISO 22000 expects that the organization must push in the prp programs to control the likelihood of introducing hazards through the work environment. It also helps organization to identify the areas to be focused and trained. For example pest control programs , personnel hygiene etc.
Operational Prerequisite programs (OPRPs)
ISO 22000 certification in Bangalore expects that the organization must push in the prp programs to control the likelihood of introducing hazards through the work environment. It also helps organization to identify the areas to be focused and trained.
ISO 22000 procedures for food safety management system can help to get ISO 22000 certification audit faster for Food industries.
Following are the list of mandatory ISO 22000 procedures helped in food certification.
  1. Emergency preparedness and response
  2. Product Withdrawal
  3. Pre-requisite Program
  4. HACCP Plan
  5. Hazard Identification Procedure
  6. Control Of Non-Conforming Products
  7. Internal Quality And Food Safety Audit
  8. Control Of Monitoring And Measuring Devices
  9. Management Review
  10. Document And Data Control
  11. Control Of Quality Records
  12. Corrective action.

Advantages of attracting ISO 22000:2018 in Bangalore :

1.Attract Tender /Contract : The primary reason to attract ISO 9001:2015 in any location and by businesses is to maximize the business opportunity by attracting tenders/contracts.
2.Improvement of customer satisfaction
One of the key elements in this international standard is to improve customer satisfaction. By improving the satisfaction level customer retention is at higher side. Such customers help directly or indirectly in generating more business.
3. Increase your credibility and image
By getting your business ISO certified, credibility and image of your brand runs up sharp in the international and domestic market. When a company is looking for supplier or service provider, it is often a requirement to have a clean system in order to consider.
  1. Improvement of employee satisfaction
The staff is highly satisfied and pumped up once there are clean roles, responsibility and accountability, a well defined show of how the roles of the staff create a impact on quality and overall success. This international standard will help organization frame up a structure that helps staffs morale increase.
  1. Increased business
Research has proven that ISO certified companies have shown improvements in the area of finance and the ISO certified image attracts more business in both domestic and international market.
  1. Process Consistency
A well documented system helps in minimizing process related errors. Even a minor change in the process has to be documented and implemented in best possible pattern.
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hazardous materials identification system labels video

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The Hazardous Materials Identification System was developed by The National Paint and Coatings Association. The HMIS label consists of a five part rectangle: 1) Chemical Identification 2) Chronic Health Hazard Indicator and Acute Health Hazard Rating 3) Flammability Rating 4) Reactivity Rating 5) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Designation as well as other information such as target organs ... While DOT labels and placards provide a good way to identify hazardous materials, "Hazard Communication" labels often go one step further, showing people how to protect themselves when they are handling the materials. There are several of these labeling systems. One of the most popular is the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS). HMIS labels group hazards into three color-coded ... On the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) warning labels, each hazards section is numbered (1-4) with 1 being the least hazardous and 4 being the most hazardous. HMIS III System ! National Paint and Coatings Association developed the HMIS ! Hazardous Materials Identification System for workers • Hazard Assessment • Labeling • MSDS • Employee Training ! Mostly Matches NFPA September 2015 8 . ANSI-Z535 Consensus Standard ! American National Standards Institute ! New Safety Sign Standard Adopted 2013 ! Improved optional design elements GHS ... NFPA 704: Hazardous Materials Identification System is a simple, recognizable and easily understood marking system that provides a general idea of the severity of the hazards of a material. The standard applies to industrial, commercial and institutional facilities that manufacture, process, use or store hazardous materials. Understanding the Hazardous Materials Identification System. There are a number of different ways that this system can be used in facilities to convey the necessary information. Some companies use a color bar, and others will use a diamond format, both of which can be printed onto HMIS labels and applied anywhere that they are needed. HMIS Color Bar. The colors used in the label allow those in ... The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is a numerical hazard rating that incorporates the use of labels with color developed by the American Coatings Association as a compliance aid for the OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard. The HMIS Color Bar is similar to the fire diamond, created by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Before 2002 the fire diamond and the ... What are Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) labels? HMIS labels were created in 1981 to help employers meet the HCS labeling requirements. They use colors, numbers, and letters in a rectangular table to communicate hazard information to workers. The colors symbolize: Blue - Health. The blue section describes health hazards. This bar contains two spaces – one for a number and ... Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is a voluntary hazard rating scheme developed by American Coatings Association (ACA) to help employers comply with workplace labeling requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) is a hazard rating system that uses color bar labels to identify and provide information about chemical hazards. It was developed by, and is proprietary to the National Paint Coatings Association (NPCA), now known as the American Coatings Association (ACA).

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