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.

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Honeywell Chemical Incidents (29 Recommendations)
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) (1 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-28

Communicate the findings and recommendations from the July 20 incident to your membership. Emphasize the need to evaluate test methods for appropriateness in the given equipment.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) (1 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-22

Develop guidance on the effective design and maintenance of HVAC systems and other necessary control room components designed to protect employees and equipment in the event of a release of hazardous materials.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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Baton Rouge Fire Department (1 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2009-13-I-LA-23

Evaluate and update as necessary community notification procedures to include timely notification of residents in the event of a chemical release. Conduct periodic refresher training with staff on the requirements in the procedures.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Chemical and Metal Industries (C&MI) (1 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-27

Develop formal procedures for disposition of nonconforming materials received from customers. Ensure that procedures include positive identification prior to shipment.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-24

Conduct an awareness campaign to educate residents on the proper response during a chemical release. Include instructions on the way residents (including those outside the affected area) can obtain information during an emergency.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Honeywell Baton Rouge Facility (13 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-1

Revise inspection and testing procedures to include effective methods for detecting and preventing leaks in coolers that use chlorine. These procedures should include the use of appropriate NDT methods.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-2

Analyze layers of protection installed to prevent possible consequences of failure of heat exchangers that use chlorine, and implement corrective actions as appropriate. Examples of additional measures include installing monitors on the coolant stream to detect the presence of chlorine, and determining the feasibility of operating the coolant stream at a pressure high enough to prevent the entry of chlorine in the event of a leak.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-3

To address ongoing issues regarding layers of protection and leaks in heat exchangers, revise procedures for performing process hazard analyses for equipment that contains hazardous materials such as chlorine to, at a minimum: - Require an evaluation of the effects of leaks in heat exchangers.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2003-13-I-LA-4

To address ongoing issues regarding layers of protection and leaks in heat exchangers, revise procedures for performing process hazard analyses for equipment that contains hazardous materials such as chlorine to, at a minimum: - Consider the layers of protection necessary to prevent a catastrophic incident and require recommendations to be implemented when existing protection is inadequate.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2003-13-I-LA-5

Revise the incident investigation procedure to ensure that odors inside positive pressure control rooms are investigated, the causes identified, and the appropriate corrective actions implemented. Address causes of the releases as well as entry of the material into the building.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-6

Survey units that handle chlorine, and evaluate the effectiveness of shutdown systems for detecting and preventing the release of chlorine. At a minimum, ensure that shutdown systems and procedures are integrated to stop all potential sources of chlorine.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-7

Conduct training to emphasize that MOC evaluations must consider whether emergency shutdown procedures need to be changed when there are changes in material inventory.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-8

Conduct a hazard analysis (such as a job safety analysis) in the ton-cylinder area, incorporate appropriate findings into unit operating procedures, and train personnel accordingly.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-9

Revise plant procedures on receiving cylinders to require that weights be recorded on incoming materials and suspicious materials be isolated so that hazardous materials are handled appropriately.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-10

Revise the personal protective equipment matrix to include requirements for specific activities, such as draining HF equipment. Refer to the HFIPI guidelines as appropriate.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2003-13-I-LA-11

Develop and implement a program for the identification and management of hazards in nonroutine situations. Ensure that this program covers the following: - Situations where employees are unable to follow standard operating procedures, such as properly purging equipment.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-12

Develop and implement a program for the identification and management of hazards in nonroutine situations. Ensure that this program covers the following: - Circumstances where there is no specific formal procedure for handling a highly hazardous chemical.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-13

Develop and implement a program for the identification and management of hazards in nonroutine situations. Ensure that this program covers the following: - Operations following an emergency shutdown.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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Honeywell International, Inc. (8 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-14

Develop and implement corporate standards to ensure positive pressure control rooms, including the HVAC systems, are designed and maintained to prevent the short-term entry of hazardous materials. Implement corporate standard changes at the Baton Rouge facility, and other Honeywell facilities as appropriate.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-15

Develop and implement procedures for positively identifying material rejected by contractors such as C&MI so that hazardous materials are handled appropriately.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2003-13-I-LA-16

Develop and implement corporate standards for safely handling hydrogen fluoride.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2003-13-I-LA-17

In light of the findings of this investigation report, conduct a comprehensive audit of fluorine-based manufacturing facilities in your Specialty Materials group facilities. Ensure that the audit addresses: Thoroughness of hazard analysis and adequacy of safeguards.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-18

In light of the findings of this investigation report, conduct a comprehensive audit of fluorine-based manufacturing facilities in your Specialty Materials group facilities. Ensure that the audit addresses: Recognition and management of nonroutine situations.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-19

In light of the findings of this investigation report, conduct a comprehensive audit of fluorine-based manufacturing facilities in your Specialty Materials group facilities. Ensure that the audit addresses: Adherence to standard operating procedures.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-20

In light of the findings of this investigation report, conduct a comprehensive audit of fluorine-based manufacturing facilities in your Specialty Materials group facilities. Implement the recommendations from the audit and communicate the findings to the work force.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2003-13-I-LA-21

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your employees at fluorine-based manufacturing facilities in your Specialty Materials group.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Hydrogen Fluoride Industry Practices Institute (HFIPI) (2 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-25

Conduct a survey of members to determine best industry practices for HF handling activities, such as draining equipment, use of open systems, and nonroutine work. Develop best practices guidance as appropriate and communicate it to your members.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2003-13-I-LA-26

Communicate the findings and recommendations from the August 13 incident to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local #5 (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: August 08, 2005

2003-13-I-LA-29

Work with Honeywell to communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your members employed at the Honeywell Baton Rouge Facility.


Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received (C - UA/NRR) - Recipient responds by expressing disagreement with the need outlined in the recommendation and the Board concludes that further correspondence on, or discussion of, the matter would not change the recipient?s position.
 

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Imperial Sugar Company Dust Explosion and Fire (11 Recommendations)
AIB International (2 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: September 24, 2009

2008-05-I-GA-6

Incorporate combustible dust hazard awareness into employee and member companies’ training programs, such as the Safety and Health Management Systems training course. Include combustible dust characteristics, especially ignition energy and minimum explosible concentration; best practices for minimizing dust accumulation, especially on elevated surfaces; and safe housekeeping practices.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2008-05-I-GA-7

Add specific combustible dust inspection requirements and metrics to the Food Contact Packaging Facility audit procedures.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

American Bakers Association (1 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: September 24, 2009

2008-05-I-GA-8

Actively promote improvements in combustible dust hazard awareness and control throughout the wholesale baking industry by publishing bulletins or safety guidance that address combustible dust characteristics including ignition energy, minimum explosible concentration, best practices for minimizing dust accumulation, and safe housekeeping practices.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Imperial Sugar Company (5 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: September 24, 2009

2008-05-I-GA-1

Apply the following standards to the design and operation of the new Port Wentworth facility:

  • NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities
  • NFPA 499: Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas.
  • NFPA 654:Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids. 
  • NFPA Handbook, Electrical Installations in Hazardous Locations. 
  • NFPA 70 Article 500:Hazardous (Classified) Locations.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2008-05-I-GA-2

Conduct a comprehensive review of all existing Imperial Sugar Company sugar manufacturing facilities against the standards listed in recommendation R1 and implement identified corrective actions.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2008-05-I-GA-3

Implement a corporate-wide comprehensive housekeeping program to control combustible dust accumulation that will ensure sugar dust, cornstarch dust, or other combustible dust does not accumulate to hazardous quantities on overhead horizontal surfaces, packing equipment, and floors.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2008-05-I-GA-4

Develop training materials that address combustible dust hazards and train all employees and contractors at all Imperial Sugar Company facilities. Require periodic (e.g., annual) refresher training for all employees and contractors.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2008-05-I-GA-5

Improve the emergency evacuation policies and procedures at the Port Wentworth facility; specifically,

  • Install an emergency alert (alarm) system in the facility, and
  • Require routine emergency evacuation drills and critiques.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: September 24, 2009

2008-05-I-GA-11

(Superseded by 2017-07-I-WI-R10 from the Didion Milling Co. investigation)

Proceed expeditiously, consistent with the Chemical Safety Board’s November 2006 recommendation and OSHA’s announced intention to conduct rulemaking, to promulgate a comprehensive standard to reduce or eliminate hazards from fire and explosion from combustible powders and dust.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

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Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: September 24, 2009

2008-05-I-GA-9

Require member companies to:

  • Develop and implement combustible dust hazard awareness training for all facility audit personnel, and
  • Incorporate combustible dust hazard identification in the audit protocols.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

Zurich Services Corporation (1 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: September 24, 2009

2008-05-I-GA-10

Ensure that all risk engineers are trained in the hazards of combustible dust, and that refresher training occurs at regular intervals. Provide a copy of your combustible dust hazard awareness training materials to your clients who deal with combustible dust.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Improving Reactive Hazard Management (24 Recommendations)
American Chemistry Council (ACC) (4 Recommendations)
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-8

Expand the Responsible Care Process Safety Code to emphasize the need for managing reactive hazards. Ensure that: · Member companies are required to have programs to manage reactive hazards that address, at a minimum, hazard identification, hazard evaluation, management of change, inherently safer design, and adequate procedures and training. · There is a program to communicate to your membership the availability of existing tools, guidance, and initiatives to aid in identifying and evaluating reactive hazards.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2001-01-H-9

Develop and implement a program for reporting reactive incidents that includes the sharing of relevant safety knowledge and lessons learned with your membership, the public, and government to improve safety system performance and prevent future incidents.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

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2001-01-H-10

Work with NIST in developing and implementing a publicly available database for reactive hazard test information. Promote submissions of data by your membership.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

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2001-01-H-11

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-24

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-23

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-6

Publish comprehensive guidance on model reactive hazard management systems. At a minimum, ensure that these guidelines cover: · For companies engaged in chemical manufacturing: reactive hazard management, including hazard identification, hazard evaluation, management of change, inherently safer design, and adequate procedures and training. · For companies engaged primarily in the bulk storage, handling, and use of chemicals: identification and prevention of reactive hazards, including the inadvertent mixing of incompatible substances.


Status: Closed - Exceeds Recommended Action
Closed - Exceeds Recommended Action (C - ERA) - Action on the recommendation meets and surpasses the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Chemical and Metal Industries (C&MI) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-7

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Exceeds Recommended Action
Closed - Exceeds Recommended Action (C - ERA) - Action on the recommendation meets and surpasses the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2 Recommendations)
Open: 50% | Closed: 50%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-3

Revise the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements, 40 CFR 68, to explicitly cover catastrophic reactive hazards that have the potential to seriously impact the public, including those resulting from self-reactive chemicals and combinations of chemicals and process-specific conditions. Take into account the recommendations of this report to OSHA on reactive hazard coverage. Seek congressional authority if necessary to amend the regulation.


Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
 

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2001-01-H-4

Modify the accident reporting requirements in RMP* Info to define and record reactive incidents. Consider adding the term "reactive incident" to the four existing "release events" in EPA's current 5-year accident reporting requirements (Gas Release, Liquid Spill/Evaporation, Fire, and Explosion). Structure this information collection to allow EPA and its stakeholders to identify and focus resources on industry sectors that experienced the incidents; chemicals and processes involved; and impact on the public, the workforce, and the environment.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-18

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) (2 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-16

Expand the existing Responsible Distribution Process to include reactive hazard management as an area of emphasis. At a minimum, ensure that the revisions address storage and handling, including the hazards of inadvertent mixing of incompatible chemicals.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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2001-01-H-17

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-5

Develop and implement a publicly available database for reactive hazard test information. Structure the system to encourage submission of data by individual companies and academic and government institutions that perform chemical testing.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (2 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-1

(Superseded by 2021-02-I-WV-R13 from the Optima Belle report)

Amend the Process Safety Management Standard (PSM), 29 CFR 1910.119, to achieve more comprehensive control of reactive hazards that could have catastrophic consequences.

  • Broaden the application to cover reactive hazards resulting from process-specific conditions and combinations of chemicals. Additionally, broaden coverage of hazards from self-reactive chemicals. In expanding PSM coverage, use objective criteria. Consider criteria such as the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), a reactive hazard classification system (e.g., based on heat of reaction or toxic gas evolution), incident history, or catastrophic potential.
  • In the compilation of process safety information, require that multiple sources of information be sufficiently consulted to understand and control potential reactive hazards. Useful sources include:

- Literature surveys (e.g., Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards, Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials).

- Information developed from computerized tools (e.g., ASTM's CHETAH, NOAA's The Chemical Reactivity Worksheet).

- Chemical reactivity test data produced by employers or obtained from other sources (e.g., differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, accelerating rate calorimetry).

- Relevant incident reports from the plant, the corporation, industry, and government.

- Chemical Abstracts Service.

  • Augment the process hazard analysis (PHA) element to explicitly require an evaluation of reactive hazards. In revising this element, evaluate the need to consider relevant factors, such as:

- Rate and quantity of heat or gas generated.

- Maximum operating temperature to avoid decomposition.

- Thermal stability of reactants, reaction mixtures, byproducts, waste streams, and products.

- Effect of variables such as charging rates, catalyst addition, and possible contaminants.

- Understanding the consequences of runaway reactions or toxic gas evolution.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

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2001-01-H-2

Implement a program to define and record information on reactive incidents that OSHA investigates or requires to be investigated under OSHA regulations. Structure the collected information so that it can be used to measure progress in the prevention of reactive incidents that give rise to catastrophic releases.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

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Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union (PACE) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-19

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) (4 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-12

Expand the Responsible Care Process Safety Code to emphasize the need for managing reactive hazards. Ensure that: · Member companies are required to have programs to manage reactive hazards that address, at a minimum, hazard identification, hazard evaluation, management of change, inherently safer design, and adequate procedures and training. · There is a program to communicate to your membership the availa bility of existing tools, guidance, and initiatives to aid in identifying and evaluating reactive hazards.


Status: Closed - No Longer Applicable
Closed - No Longer Applicable (C - NLA) - Due to subsequent events, the recommendation action no longer applies (e.g., the facility was destroyed or the company went out of business).
 

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2001-01-H-13

Develop and implement a program for reporting reactive incidents that includes the sharing of relevant safety knowledge and lessons learned with your membership, the public, and government to improve safety system performance and prevent future incidents.


Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received (C - UA/NRR) - Recipient responds by expressing disagreement with the need outlined in the recommendation and the Board concludes that further correspondence on, or discussion of, the matter would not change the recipient?s position.
 

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2001-01-H-14

Work with NIST in developing and implementing a publicly available database for reactive hazard test information. Promote submissions of data by your membership.


Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded (C - R/S) - Recipient rejects the recommendation and also supports the rejection with a rationale with which the Board concurs. This designation may apply when later facts indicate that the concerns expressed in the recommendation were actually addressed prior to the incident, or when a recommendation is superseded by a new, more appropriate recommendation.
 

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2001-01-H-15

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Union of Needletrades, Industrial, and Textile Employee (UNITE) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-21

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-22

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

United Steelworkers of America (USWA) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: October 08, 2002

2001-01-H-20

Communicate the findings and recommendations of this report to your membership.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) Tank Fire (8 Recommendations)
American Petroleum Institute (API) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: July 06, 2023

2019-01-I-TX-6

Update API STD 2610, Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Terminal and Tank Facilities, or other appropriate products to include flammable gas detection systems within the leak detection section or where appropriate. The discussion of flammable gas and/or leak detection should address both engineering and administrative controls, including actions associated with responding to a catastrophic or emergency leak.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: July 06, 2023

2019-01-I-TX-8

Modify 40 C.F.R. §68.115(b)(2)(i) to expand coverage of the RMP rule to include all flammable liquids, including mixtures, with a flammability rating of NFPA-3 or higher.

(Superseded 2010-02-I-PR-R1 from the Caribbean Petroleum (CAPECO) report)


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (5 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: July 06, 2023

2019-01-I-TX-1

Develop and implement a process safety management system for the ITC Deer Park terminal applicable to all atmospheric storage tanks and associated equipment in highly hazardous chemical service.a The program should follow industry guidance provided in publications such as the American Petroleum Industry's API STD 2610, Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Terminal and Tank Facilities and the Center for Chemical Process Safety’s Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety.


Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
 

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2019-01-I-TX-2

Develop and implement a condition monitoring program for all pumps in highly hazardous chemical service at the ITC Deer Park terminal. Ensure that condition monitoring equipment is programmed with control limits, including but not limited to vibration, consistent with ANSI/HI 9.6.9.-2018, that trigger alarms when control limits are exceeded, and that operating procedures and training reflect the appropriate actions to take when an alarm is triggered.


Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
 

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2019-01-I-TX-3

Install flammable gas detection systems with associated alarm functions in product storage and transfer areas at the ITC Deer Park terminal where flammable substance releases could occur. Develop and implement a response plan and operator training for actions to take when an alarm sounds.


Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
 

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2019-01-I-TX-4

Install remotely operated emergency isolation valves configured to “Fail-Closed” for all atmospheric storage tanks that contain highly hazardous chemicals or liquids with a flammability rating of NFPA-3 or higher at the ITC Deer Park terminal.


Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
 

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2019-01-I-TX-5

Conduct an evaluation of the design of all new and existing tank farms at the ITC Deer Park terminal against the applicable sections of the Third Edition of API STD 2610, Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Terminal and Tank Facilities and the 2021 Edition of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. At a minimum the evaluation should include, but is not limited to the following sections of API STD 2610:

Section 4 Site Selection and Spacing Requirements
Section 7 Fire Prevention and Protection
Section 8.1 Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
Section 9 Dikes and Berms
Section 10 Pipe, Valves, Pumps, and Piping Systems
Section 11 Loading, Unloading, and Product Transfer Facilities

and the following chapters of NFPA 30:

Chapter 21 Storage of Ignitible (Flammable or Combustible) Liquids in Tanks – Requirements for All Storage Tanks and
Chapter 22 Storage of Ignitible (Flammable or Combustible) Liquids in Tanks – Aboveground Storage Tanks

The evaluation should identify additional engineering controls needed to address minimal tank spacing, subdivisions between tanks, and placement of process equipment in containment areas. In addition, the evaluation should assess the adequacy of the containment wall and drainage system designs, accounting for the impact of firefighting activities, including the application of firewater and foam on these systems. Develop and implement recommendations based on findings from the evaluation.


Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
 

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: July 06, 2023

2019-01-I-TX-7

Eliminate the atmospheric storage tank exemption from the PSM standard.

(Superseded 2001-05-I-DE-R1 from the Motiva report and 2010-02-I-PR-R4 from the Caribbean Petroleum (CAPECO) report)


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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