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2018 Video of the Week #47 (Flammable Liquids by FM Global)

If you’re looking for GREAT and RELIABLE resources for Flammable Liquids Safety, look no further than the leader – FM Global!  From their “Data Sheets”, which are now FREE to everyone, to videos like this one, they are my go-to source for reliable and factual information.  With the internet full of miss-information and flat-out lies about…...

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EPA RMP/EPCRA Citations @ seven different refrigeration processes in 4 states (NH3 & $580K w/ $750K improvements)

EPA announced seven settlements with companies in four New England states for alleged violations of chemical accident prevention and reporting laws. All the cases address the safe use of anhydrous ammonia in refrigeration and cooling units. Collectively, the seven companies have spent more than $750,000 to comply with the laws and will pay more than…...

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What are inherently safer practices?

Inherently safer practices are an approach to the design of safer chemical processes with clear potential benefits related to safety, health, and the environment. Following are strategies for achieving an inherently safer process: … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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What is the relationship between reportable quantities (RQs) and threshold planning quantities (TPQs)?

The reportable quantity (RQ) that triggers emergency release notification (Section 304) was developed as a quantity that when released, poses a potential threat to human health and the environment. The RQs were developed using several criteria, including aquatic toxicity, mammalian toxicity, ignitability, reactivity, chronic toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, biodegradation, hydrolysis, and photolysis (50 FR 13468, April…...

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2018 Video of the Week #45 (Forklift and Scaffolding Accident)

WARNING!  Video may be upsetting to some viewers.  Viewer discretion is advised. I have been unable to find any details regarding this incident.  I do not know if the worker on the scaffolding was injured…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Moving from PSM/RMP Operating Procedures to Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

I have discussed this many many times with clients over the years, as most have difficulty seeing the logical transition from each phase to the higher level of response. So in this article, I will attempt to show the transition as to when we leave PSM/RMP operating procedures to our EAP and if necessary how…...

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EPA RMP citations @ chemical facility (VA & $14K)

EPA has determined that Respondent violated the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as noted on the enclosed Risk Management Plan Inspection Findings and Alleged Violations Summary (“Summary”), which is hereby incorporated by reference. In consideration of the penalty assessment factors…...

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