Preventing Fatalities and Serious Injuries from Fires and Explosions in Oxygen-Limiting Silos

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2026-114, August 2026
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This Safety and Health Advisory educates fire departments on the hazards and firefighting tactics for oxygen-limiting silo fires to prevent explosions.

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Last updated: August 20, 2026
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NIOSH, RescueTechs [2026]. Preventing Fatalities and Serious Injuries from Fires and Explosions in Oxygen-Limiting Silos. By Attwood WR, Lago LR, Rickenbach EJ, and Martin TL. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2026-114.

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