Prevention & protection

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Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A post-incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency.

Critique

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A post-incident analysis of the effectiveness of the rescue effort.

Alpha particle

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A positively charged particle emitted by certain radioactive materials, identical to the nucleus of a helium atom.

A positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or combination SCBA/supplied-air breathing apparatus certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and ...

Rotary vane pump

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A positive displacement pump characterised by the use of a single rotor with vanes that move with pump rotation to create a void and displace liquid.

Reinforced plastic pallet

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A plastic pallet incorporating a secondary reinforcing material (such as steel or fiberglass) within the pallet.

Portland cement plaster

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A plaster mix in which portland cement or combinations of portland and masonry cements or portland cement and lime are the principal cementitious materials mixed with aggregate.