Anhydrous ammonia is a hazardous substance and response activities place response personnel at risk. For this reason, response personnel must wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment and as well be trained in its use and limitation. The more that Read more
The EPA – General Duty Inspection Checklist is outreach material that traditionally handed out at events. It use to be posted under the EPA Region 7 website. As far as we can find, we can’t find any other region whom Read more
There are many laws and regulations in place to protect operators, other employees, and surrounding communities from the potential hazards of working with toxic chemicals like anhydrous ammonia. This EPA manual summarizes the requirements of environmental and safety laws for Read more
EPA developed the following key safety measures for inspection of ammonia refrigeration systems and reviewed them with the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration. These are measures that EPA has determined should be in place, regardless of an ammonia refrigeration system’s Read more
GCAP will be delivering two different ammonia training courses in Las Vegas!!! Ammonia Operator 1 February 17 – 20, 2020 PSM/RMP April 6 – 9, 202 Click Here to Register to Attend Thanks for supporting GCAP training and compliance services. Read more
The CSB has Released a Safety Digest on Worker Participation to Help Prevent Catastrophic Chemical Incidents CSB Board Member Rick Engler said, “Worker engagement is key to an effective process safety program. After all, it’s employees who are so often Read more
2019 reporting season is here! The 2019 Section 312 Tier II report is due March 1, 2020. Submission of Tier II form is required under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). The purpose of this form Read more
Process safety and risk management professionals are well aware that the laws of Process Safety Management (29CFR1910.119) and the Risk Management Program (40CFR68) have been a driving force of safety advancement in the industrial chemical sector. Within the last decade Read more
Training for emergency response employees must be completed before they are called upon to perform in real emergencies. Such training shall include; emergency response plan standard operating procedures the employer has established for the job the personal protective equipment to Read more
The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the agency’s board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. At this link is the Proposed Law that was set Read more
