13 Sep
2000
13 Sep
'00
9:34 p.m.
CLASSICCMP(a)trailing-edge.com wrote:
The sudden pressure from the halon dump sent numerous ceiling
tiles flying, as well as large stacks of paper that were blown off the
consoles. Not everyone evacuated immediately - several folks
in safety-critical roles stuck around for ten or fifteen minutes
until the firefighters showed up with air packs that allowed others
to relieve them. Some who did stick around eventually left
in ambulances (I *hope* just to run some precautionary tests.)
Hi
If they were in the Halon environment for 10 minutes and
didn't pass out, I'd think that the system wasn't size
right for the space. We were told that even though the
un-burnt Halon is non toxic, that doesn't mean it is a
substitute for air. I'm surprised that anyone stayed in the
room with the Halon.
Dwight