ASME A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems provides minimum requirements for the identification of hazardous materials conveyed in piping systems. The document applies to general industry and does not address specific chemical (ammonia, chlorine, etc.) labeling requirements. Basic requirements contained within ASME A13.1 include: Pipe labels must include arrows to indicate flow direction (§3.1) […]
Refrigeration, as a tool, has been used for thousands of years. Early civilizations noticed that cold food remained fresh longer, and would use running water to lower its temperature. The Roman and Greek cultures dug snow pits that were insulated with grass or leaves to cool their beverages. Home refrigeration was attempted by hanging wet […]
Are personnel who work near ammonia refrigeration systems required to be equipped with respirators per Title 8 CCR §5144 Respiratory Protection? This is a prudent question to consider before assigning employees to work near any hazardous material. The risk faced by personnel who inspect equipment, work in machinery rooms, on roofs, etc. yet never perform […]
If a process modification occurs that reduces a chemical inventory below the RMP threshold quantity, the facility is no longer subject to the requirements of USEPA’s Risk Management Program (Title 40 CFR §68). The proper protocol for notifying USEPA of this change is to submit a De-Registration Form which is contained within the RMP eSubmit Users Manual (Page 112). Once received […]
It is critical for facilities that store, handle, and use hazardous materials, to coordinate their emergency response activities with local first responders that may be involved in an emergency event. Site visits, phone calls, table top discussions, and joint training are all acceptable means to achieve this coordination. During an emergency, trust is critical to […]
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