Safe and effective PFAS removal from firefighting systems
Public and private fire services, as well as industrial and
logistics (storage) companies, frequently use fluorinated
foam for effective incident response.
De nieuwe kernreactor bij Petten blijkt een bodemloze put
Na jaren van geruzie en vertraging is de bouwvan de nieuwe kernreactor Pallas bij Petten opnieuw uitgesteld.
Kerncentrales mogelijk in handen Rijk
De coalitie hield er al rekening mee dat de staat de bouw van twee geplande kerncentrales grotendeels zelf zou moeten betalen.
Safe and sustainable transition to PFAS-free extinguishing foam
Fluorinated extinguishing foam has been an indispensable tool for fire
services, industrial companies, the military and airports for many years. The high effectiveness in fighting fires was largely due to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the extinguishing foam. However, it has now become clear that PFAS has harmful long-term effects on humans and the environment. This is why the European Commission has set the goal of
reducing all emissions of hazardous substances into water and soil to levels that no longer harm public health and the environment by 2050. This ban
applies not only to the emissions of PFAS, but also to their use, including in
fluorinated extinguishing foams.
Samuel Sarphati uitgeroepen tot grootste Amsterdammer – Barmharting mens en bescheiden weldoener
Filantroop Samuel Sarphati (1813-1866) geldt nu als de grootste Amsterdammer aller tijden. De “barmhartige arts” en bouwer van het Paleis voor Volksvlijt wond de verkiezing van dagblas Het Parool met voorsprong.
PFAS verwijderen uit blussystemen
Publieke en private brandweerdiensten, industriële en logistieke (opslag)bedrijven maken veelvuldig gebruik van fluorhoudend blusschuim voor effectieve incidentenrespons.
Safe and effective PFAS removal from firefighting systems now guaranteed and certified
Public and private fire services, as well as industrial and logistics (storage) companies, frequently use fluorinated foam for effective incident response.
This foam is stored in foam tanks, both in vehicles and in fixed firefighting systems. PFAS (polyand perfluoroalkyl substances) in this foam have
adverse long-term effects on human health and the environment.
Brandveiligheid versus gezelligheid
De regelmakers in Den Haag staan los van de werkelijkheid als het gaat om brandveiligheid. De kans dat er hier iets in de brand gaat is heel erg klein, ons wordt de levenvreugde uit de laatste paar jaar van leven afgenomen. Dit stelden bewoners van een zorgcomplex in Hoofddorp in de Telegraaf van zaterdag 27 juli.
Certificate ensures quality and prevents health damage and environmental violations in PFAS cleaning
“Workplace accidents, health damage, and environmental violations at tank cleaning companies.” In September 2024,
the Dutch newspaper NRC reported on issues in the world of tank cleaning. Tank cleaning is necessary not only for
tanks containing hazardous substances but also for tanks with foam-forming agents. The world is in the midst of a foam
transition: the current fluorine-containing firefighting foam is being replaced by a new, fluorine-free variant. Preventing
contamination of the new fluorine-free foam with residual PFAS is crucial. This can be achieved through high-quality
cleaning. Delivering quality and preventing health and environmental damage are key objectives of the cleaning process.
These objectives are now secured in an assessment guideline. This guideline has been developed in the Netherlands, with
support from industry, service providers, and regulators, but is applicable worldwide.
Bedrijfsbrandweer Tata Steel, wakers over veiligheid en bedrijfscontinuiteit
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