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Introduction to Process Introduction to Process TechnologyTechnology
Session 6 Safety, Health & the
Environment
Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• TLW make informed choices in the use and convervation of resources, recyling of materials, and safe and legal disposal of materials (TEKS 1.B)
• TLW establish and evaluate safety, health, environmental, legal, and ethical constraints [TEKS 5.D.]
Brainstorming ExerciseBrainstorming Exercise
If I were in a chemical plant or refinery, I would need to be aware of…..
Major Regulating Agencies - Major Regulating Agencies - FedFed
• OSHA – Occupational Safety & Health Administration– MSHA – Mining Safety and Health
Administration• EPA – Environmental Protection Agency• DOT – Department of Transportation• NRC – Nuclear Regulatory Commission• FDA – Food and Drug Administration• Homeland Security (Coast Guard)
Major Regulating Agencies - Major Regulating Agencies - StateState
• TCEQ – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• GLO – General Land Office• TDH – Texas Department of
Health
Major RegulationsMajor Regulations
• OSHA Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Materials 29CFR 910.119
• OSHA Personal Protective Equipment 29CFR 1910.132
• OSHA Hazardous Communication CFR 1910.1200
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency 29CFR 1910.120
Major RegulationsMajor Regulations
• EPA Resource Conservation & Recovery Act 40CFR 264.16
• EPA Clean Air Act• EPA Clean Water Act• DOT Hazardous Materials 49CFR
173.1
Major RegulationsMajor Regulations
• TSCA – Toxic Substance Control Act
• Coast Guard/Homeland Security
• TCEQ – air, water, waste• GLO – spills• TDH - health
Achieving ComplianceAchieving Compliance
Regulation My Role in Compliance
PSM
PPE
HAZCOM
HAZWOPER
DOT Shipment and packaging
RCRA
Attitudes and BehaviorsAttitudes and Behaviors
• Attitude - State of Mind• Behavior - Action or Reaction
Safety JournalSafety Journal
• Using the Safety Journal foldable, keep a journal of how you use safe attitudes and behaviors on a daily basis
• Describe if/how your attitude and behaviors changed (improved)
• Journal is to be kept from Nov. 4 thru Nov. 11• You will be expected to report out to your
Science, Inc. co-workers• 2 day grades – 1 for written journal, 1 for oral
presentation
Fire Triangle and Fire Triangle and TetrahedronTetrahedron
• Fuel• Oxygen• Heat• Chemical Chain Reaction
Classes of FiresClasses of Fires
• Class A – combustible materials such as wood, paper, plastic
• Class B – grease or combustible and flammable gases or liquids
• Class C – Electrical• Class D -- Combustible metals• Class K – Kitchen fires
Consequences of Non-Consequences of Non-ComplianceCompliance
Consequences:• Legal• Moral and Ethical• Safety and Health• Environmental
Managerial and Managerial and Engineering ControlsEngineering Controls
• Isolating Hazards• Implementation of Policies and
Procedures• Process Design and Equipment
Revisions and Upgrades
SecuritySecurity
• Physical Security – protects pipelines, tanks, control centers, process units, other facilities
• Cyber Security – protects information assets and computer systems
Categorize the ControlCategorize the Control
• Debrief as a team the chart on page 198 of the Textbook
• Determine if the items are:– Engineering Controls– Administrative Controls– PPE
OSHA’s Voluntary OSHA’s Voluntary Protection ProgramProtection Program
• Cooperative relationships• VPP Ratings
ISO-14000ISO-14000
• ISO-14000 Standards• Environmental Management
System (EMS)• Based on ISO-9000 Quality
Standards
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