The CSB issues safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence or reduce the likelihood or consequences of similar incidents or hazards in the future. Recommendations are issued to a variety of parties, including government entities, safety organizations, trade unions, trade associations, corporations, emergency response organizations, educational institutions, and public interest groups. Recommendations are published in CSB reports and are closed only by vote of the Board. The CSB tracks all recommendations and communicates regularly with recommendations recipients to ensure that the recommended corrective actions are implemented. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions about CSB recommendations.
2003-08-I-RI-7
Update the preliminary steps in the chapter on exhaust system design in the next revision of the Industrial Ventilation Manual, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential incompatibilities between dusts, fumes, or vapors that are likely to be intermixed in main header ducts of a ventilation system to ensure that they do not result in fire or explosion hazards, or destructive corrosion. Reference appropriate methods for such evaluations, such as the ASTM E 2012-00 standard. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Update the preliminary steps in the chapter on exhaust system design in the next revision of the Industrial Ventilation Manual, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential incompatibilities between dusts, fumes, or vapors that are likely to be intermixed in main header ducts of a ventilation system to ensure that they do not result in fire or explosion hazards, or destructive corrosion. Reference appropriate methods for such evaluations, such as the ASTM E 2012-00 standard.
2003-08-I-RI-6
Revise the appendix of ANSI Z9.2, American National Standard Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential incompatibilities when dusts, fumes, or vapors are intermixed in local exhaust ventilation systems with common headers to ensure that they do not result in fire or explosion hazards, or destructive corrosion. Reference appropriate methods for such evaluations, such as the ASTM E 2012-00 standard. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Revise the appendix of ANSI Z9.2, American National Standard Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential incompatibilities when dusts, fumes, or vapors are intermixed in local exhaust ventilation systems with common headers to ensure that they do not result in fire or explosion hazards, or destructive corrosion. Reference appropriate methods for such evaluations, such as the ASTM E 2012-00 standard.
2003-08-I-RI-5
Revise the appendix of NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential incompatibilities when dusts, fumes, or vapors are intermixed in vent collection systems to ensure that they do not result in fire or explosion hazards, or destructive corrosion. Reference appropriate methods for such evaluations, such as the ASTM E 2012-00 standard. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Revise the appendix of NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, emphasizing the need to evaluate potential incompatibilities when dusts, fumes, or vapors are intermixed in vent collection systems to ensure that they do not result in fire or explosion hazards, or destructive corrosion. Reference appropriate methods for such evaluations, such as the ASTM E 2012-00 standard.
2003-08-I-RI-1
As a part of the engineering process, implement formal process safety review procedures for projects involving chemical processes- including the vent collection system. Incorporate a process hazard analysis, reactive chemical hazard evaluation, and design evaluation consistent with applicable codes and standards. Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
As a part of the engineering process, implement formal process safety review procedures for projects involving chemical processes- including the vent collection system. Incorporate a process hazard analysis, reactive chemical hazard evaluation, and design evaluation consistent with applicable codes and standards.
2003-08-I-RI-2
Implement a management-of-change program and ensure that reviews are conducted for any proposed changes to the vent collection system and its connected processes. Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Implement a management-of-change program and ensure that reviews are conducted for any proposed changes to the vent collection system and its connected processes.
2003-08-I-RI-3
Implement a preventive maintenance program for the vent collection system that includes regular inspections training and troubleshooting. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Implement a preventive maintenance program for the vent collection system that includes regular inspections training and troubleshooting.
2003-08-I-RI-4
Work with the Cranston Fire Department to improve the facility's emergency response plan, including emergency response procedures and interface with the surrounding community. Submit the plan to the fire department for review. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Work with the Cranston Fire Department to improve the facility's emergency response plan, including emergency response procedures and interface with the surrounding community. Submit the plan to the fire department for review.