Title 29 CFR 1910.119(d) requires that process safety information be developed prior to conducting a PHA. Therefore, one can conclude that it is unacceptable to complete a PHA when P&IDs are absent. But if having P&IDs available is simply viewed as a formality, the PHA team will not reap the benefits of the drawings. Often […]
RMP, PSM, and CalARP regulations require that operating procedures (SOPs) be developed and implemented to provide clear instructions to safely conduct activities involved in a chemical process. The law requires that SOPs be “consistent with the process safety information”. If you accept the premise that P&IDs are the cornerstone of process safety information, then it […]
It has been a few years since we last wrote about P&IDs. While most operators recognize that P&IDs are important, we often find there is confusion when it comes to using the diagrams in day-to-day operation. In the next few blogs, we will provide practical guidance to enable operators at PSM facilities to utilize P&IDs […]
Chlorine is an essential chemical in any industrialized society. Widely used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria, treat drinking water, and maintain proper swimming pool chemistry, chlorine is also acutely toxic, with low levels of exposure causing nose, throat, and eye irritation. High levels of chlorine exposure can result in permanent respiratory or eye damage, […]
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously passed a resolution restricting widely used hydrofluorocarbons refrigerants (HFCs).[1] The new laws will change requirements for new and existing cold storages, retail facilities, and air conditioning units. For a detailed review of the amendments, see the December 10, 2020 presentation. […]
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