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.
2011-4-I-TN-6
Conduct periodic independent audits of the Hoeganaes Gallatin facility for compliance with the following NFPA standards, using knowledgeable experts, and implement all recommended corrective actions: NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire Status: Open - Unacceptable Response/No Response Received
Conduct periodic independent audits of the Hoeganaes Gallatin facility for compliance with the following NFPA standards, using knowledgeable experts, and implement all recommended corrective actions:
2011-4-I-TN-7
Develop training materials that address combustible dust and plant-specific metal dust hazards and train all employees and contractors. Require periodic (e.g., annual) refresher training for all employees and contractors. Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Develop training materials that address combustible dust and plant-specific metal dust hazards and train all employees and contractors. Require periodic (e.g., annual) refresher training for all employees and contractors.
2011-4-I-TN-8
Implement a preventive maintenance program and leak detection and leak mitigation procedures for all flammable gas piping and gas processing equipment. Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Implement a preventive maintenance program and leak detection and leak mitigation procedures for all flammable gas piping and gas processing equipment.
2011-4-I-TN-9
Develop and implement a near-miss reporting and investigation policy that includes the following at a minimum: Ensure facility-wide worker participation in reporting all near-miss events and operational disruptions (such as significant iron powder accumulations, smoldering fires, or unsafe conditions or practices) that could result in worker injury. Ensure that the near-miss reporting program requires prompt investigations, as appropriate, and that results are promptly circulated throughout the Hoeganaes Corporation. Establish roles and responsibilities for the management, execution, and resolution of all recommendations from near-miss investigations Ensure the near-miss program is operational at all times (e.g. nights, weekends, holiday shifts). Status: Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Develop and implement a near-miss reporting and investigation policy that includes the following at a minimum: