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What are Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs)?
The EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule was the first time many EHS professionals had ever heard of Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs).  That was 1999, and still today 2007 there are many EHS professionals outside the PSM/RMP arena who still have not heard of ERPG’s.  This article is an attempt to explain what they are and how they are used in emergency response...
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Corrosion Rates and Remaining Life/Fitness for Service
Source Corrosion Rate or Degree of Corrosion Remaining Life or Fitness for Service Application API 570 Long-term (between last and initial inspections):   (use corrosion rate resulting in shortest remaining life) Piping Short-term (between last and previous inspections): Piping and Vessels NBIC – 23 a) calculated from data collected by owner or...
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Comparison of Piping Inspection Requirements in Refrigeration Industry
Comparison of Piping Inspection Requirements in Refrigeration Industry Code Component Description Inspection Remediation Inspection Frequency IIAR 109 (1997) Uninsulated Pipe (4.7.4)   Examine for corrosion Clean pipe down to bare metal and paint with rust preventative paint. “Badly corroded pipe should be replaced.”  (4.7.4) – Annual ammonia safety...
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Comparison of Pressure Vessel Inspection Requirements in Refrigeration Industry
Comparison of Pressure Vessel Inspection Requirements in the Refrigeration Industry Code Type of Inspection Component Description Inspection Remediation Inspection Frequency IIAR 109 (1997) All pressure vessels If signs of more than mild corrosion should inspect further by a professional engineer or ASME inspector (4.3.5) None listed – Annual ammonia safety...
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Summary of the RMP Chemical Exemptions
The following are all the “exemptions” permitted in EPA’s Risk Management Plan rule (40 CFR PART 68—Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions) … HomeRead More »
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OSHA's position on Hydrostatic Relief Valves and Ammonia Refrigeration Processes
Below is OSHA’s official position on the need for hydrostatic relief valves in an Ammonia Refrigeration process.  This is a bold move on OSHA’s part as the Ammonia Refrigeration industry and their trade groups have consistently stated that a “trained operator” is better than a hydrostatic RV. (emphasis added by me) … HomeRead More »
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Normal Respirator Use vs. Emergency Response Team use
I recently worked with a client on their emergency response efforts, and we continue to find businesses that do not understand the different requirements of qualifying a worker to use a respirator under CONTROLLED workplace exposures vs. UNCONTROLLED emergency response exposures.  So, I wanted to write this article to make it as straightforward as possible… Employee A is hired into a job...
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Barrier Analysis Worksheet
Accident Investigation - Barrier Analysis
When analyzing barriers, investigators should first consider how the hazard and target could come together and what was in place or was required to keep them apart. Obvious physical barriers are those placed directly on the hazard (e.g., a guard on a grinding wheel); those placed between a hazard and target (e.g., a railing on a second-story platform); or those located on the target (e.g., a welding...
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Human Factors Engineering - Center High-Mounted Lamps
One of my favorite examples of Human Factors Engineering is the Center High-Mounted stop Lamps.  We have all seen them on every personal vehicle manufactured today.  They are now a safety requirement.  But it was not always that way.  So, what is a CHMSL?  CHMSL are red stop lamps mounted on the center line of the rear of a vehicle, generally higher than the stop lamps on the...
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How does OSHA and EPA define "retail establishment" in regards to their "exemptions" from PSM/RMP
Retail facilities are exempted from PSM requirements.  At first glance, it appears this is a pretty broad exemption, as the standard just states. This section does not apply to:1910.119(a)(2)(i) Retail facilities; But as I wrote about last month, not all retail facilities selling a PSM Highly Hazardous Chemical (HHC) in the USA are exempt. In 2010, the state of Oregon began covering retail businesses...
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EPA's RMP and Program 3 NAICS #'s
As we have discussed before, the EPA broke down its RMP rule into three (3) programs, and each program has criteria that will place the process in one of the three. However, the one criterion that confuses some businesses is how EPA used the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to qualify a process for Program 3. Here is what the RMP rules state. … HomeRead More »
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Testing and Inspection of Bonding/Grounding Systems
The proper installation of bonding and grounding systems is important in the protection of personnel and property. At the time of installation, a resistance test is needed to confirm electrical continuity to ground. Evaluating the maintenance requirements, the bonding and grounding system can be divided into three categories: … HomeRead More »
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