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.
2005-5-I-MO-1
Communicate with your members who operate gas repackaging facilities the details of this incident and the best practices for handling and storing cylinders. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Communicate with your members who operate gas repackaging facilities the details of this incident and the best practices for handling and storing cylinders.
2005-5-I-MO-2
Revise CGA standards for the CG-7 relief valves used in propylene service to require: 1) a greater margin between vapor pressure and relief valve set point (similar to propane); and 2) that valves be capable of multiple operations within the specified setpoint tolerance or be furnished with an indicator that alerts users that the valve has operated. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Revise CGA standards for the CG-7 relief valves used in propylene service to require: 1) a greater margin between vapor pressure and relief valve set point (similar to propane); and 2) that valves be capable of multiple operations within the specified setpoint tolerance or be furnished with an indicator that alerts users that the valve has operated.