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.
2009-02-I-NY-11
Communicate the findings of this report to your membership.
2002-02-I-NY-12
2002-02-I-NY-6
Develop and implement a written hazard communication program that includes the following requirements: Maintaining a list of hazardous materials used in the workplace. Labeling of hazardous materials. Maintaining material safety data sheets and making them available to the workforce. Training of employees on chemical hazards and their safeguards in languages understood by the workforce.
2002-02-I-NY-7
Implement hazardous waste management practices that include the following: Characterization of unknown waste materials prior to mixing or disposal. Labeling of all waste containers with the words ?Hazardous Waste? and any other wording necessary to communicate the specific hazards associated with the material. Formal hazardous waste management training program.
2002-02-I-NY-1
Revise the Fire Prevention Code, Title 27, Chapter 4, of the New York City Administrative Code, to achieve more comprehensive control over the storage and use of hazardous materials, such as nitric acid, that could cause a fire or explosion when inadvertently mixed with incompatible substances. Base these revisions on model fire codes such as the International Code Council International Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association Fire Protection Code. Require that: All hazardous materials be identified and labeled. Hazardous materials permit applications include the submission of a management plan and inventory statement. Material safety data sheets be accessible to the workforce. Personnel working with hazardous materials be trained on hazards and safe handling techniques in languages understood by the workforce. Incompatible chemicals be adequately separated to improve safety in manufacturing facilities. New York City fire inspectors receive sufficient training to meet the requisite skills and knowledge to verify code compliance and recognize problems regarding the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials. Include in the training: Hazard communication requirements. Identification of hazardous materials storage and use areas. Safe storage and handling practices, such as the need to separate incompatible chemicals and to limit quantities.
2002-02-I-NY-2
Amend the New York City Administrative Code § 27-4267 to require that: The owner or other person having charge of a mixed occupancy building with a hazardous occupancy be required to develop a building hazardous materials safety plan and designate a responsible individual to ensure that the plan is implemented. The building hazardous materials safety plan incorporate information from the hazardous materials management plans, inventory statements, right-to-know facility inventory forms, and Fire Prevention Code permits of any tenants who use hazardous materials. The building hazardous materials safety plan be distributed to all tenants.
2002-02-I-NY-3
Ensure that the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and the Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) establish a program to exchange facility information regarding hazardous chemical inventories to enhance inspection and enforcement activities.
2002-02-I-NY-14
2002-02-I-NY-15
2002-02-I-NY-17
2002-02-I-NY-13
2002-02-I-NY-10
Establish a complaint and referral system with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA; Region II) to provide for a coordinated enforcement effort that addresses the following issues: Policy and practice for referring to OSHA possible health and safety violations or unsafe conditions observed by FDNY personnel in the course of conducting inspections, but outside the scope of FDNY responsibility. Periodic training programs for FDNY personnel on how to recognize and refer serious workplace safety and health problems.
2002-02-I-NY-16
2002-02-I-NY-4
Raise the priority of inspections of large quantity generators located in mixed-occupancy facilities within densely populated areas.
2009-02-I-NY-5
Share data, such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) biennial report, with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) concerning the identity, location, and hazardous waste inventories of large quantity generators within the City to enhance inspection and enforcement activities.
2002-02-I-NY-8
Disseminate information on the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, in the major languages spoken by workers in New York City with limited or no English speaking proficiency.
2002-02-I-NY-9
Establish a complaint and referral system with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to provide for a coordinated enforcement effort that addresses the following issues: Policy and practice for referring to OSHA possible health and safety violations or unsafe conditions observed by FDNY personnel in the course of conducting inspections, but outside the scope of FDNY responsibility. Periodic training programs for FDNY personnel on how to recognize and refer serious workplace safety and health problems.
2002-02-I-NY-18
2002-02-I-NY-19
2010-07-I-CT-3 URGENT!
Make appropriate changes to the 2012 version of Power Piping, ASME B31.1, to require the use of inherently safer fuel gas piping cleaning methodologies rather than natural gas blows. At a minimum, for the cleaning or flushing methods discussed in B31.1 paragraph 122.10, require the use of inherently safer alternatives such as air blows and pigging with air as the motive force in lieu of flammable gas.
2010-07-I-CT-18 URGENT!
Work with the six turbine manufacturers identified in this document – General Electric, Siemens, Solar, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce – to publish technical guidance addressing the safe cleaning of fuel gas piping supplying gas turbines. At minimum: a. For cleaning methodology, require the use of inherently safer alternatives such as air blows and pigging with air in lieu of flammable gas. b. Provide comprehensive technical guidance on inherently safer methods for cleaning fuel gas piping, such as the use of air or pigging with air.
2010-07-I-CT-4 URGENT!
Provide to your customers: a. Comprehensive technical guidance on inherently safer methods for cleaning fuel gas piping, such as the use of air or pigging with air. b. Comprehensive Cleaning Force Ratio (CFR) guidelines, specifying both the upper and lower limits required to obtain satisfactory cleaning for the fuel gas piping for purposes of the warranties of the turbines. c. Warnings against the use of fuel gas to clean pipes.
2010-07-I-CT-10 URGENT!
Work with the Electric Power Research Institute to publish technical guidance addressing the safe cleaning of fuel gas piping supplying gas turbines. At minimum: a. For cleaning methodology, require the use of inherently safer alternatives such as air blows and pigging with air in lieu of flammable gas. b. Provide technical guidance for the safe and effective use of alternative methods for cleaning such as air and pigging with air.
2010-07-I-CT-16 URGENT!
Enact legislation applicable to power plants in the state that prohibits the use of flammable gas that is released to the atmosphere to clean fuel gas piping.
2010-07-I-CT-17 URGENT!
Adopt the current version of NFPA 54 as amended pursuant to 2010-01-I-CT-R2.
2010-07-I-CT-7 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-13 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-2 URGENT!
Enact a Tentative Interim Amendment and permanent changes to the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) that address the safe conduct of fuel gas piping cleaning operations. At a minimum: a. Remove the existing NFPA 54 fuel gas piping exemptions for power plants and systems with an operating pressure of 125 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) or more. b. For cleaning methodology, require the use of inherently safer alternatives such as air blows or pigging with air in lieu of flammable gas.
2010-07-I-CT-1 URGENT!
Promulgate regulations that address fuel gas safety for both construction and general industry. At a minimum: a. Prohibit the release of flammable gas to the atmosphere for the purpose of cleaning fuel gas piping. b. Prohibit flammable gas venting or purging indoors. Prohibit venting or purging outdoors where fuel gas may form a flammable atmosphere in the vicinity of workers and/or ignition sources. c. Prohibit any work activity in areas where the concentration of flammable gas exceeds a fixed low percentage of the lower explosive limit (LEL) determined by appropriate combustible gas monitoring. d. Require that companies develop flammable gas safety procedures and training that involves contractors, workers, and their representatives in decision-making.
2010-07-I-CT-8 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-14 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-9 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-15 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-5 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-12 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-6 URGENT!
2010-07-I-CT-11 URGENT!
2007-4-I-WV-6
Develop a guide card for propane emergencies to assist 911 operators in the collection of pertinent information on propane emergencies. The questionnaire in Section 1.9.1 in the Propane Education and Research Council's Certified Employee Training Program may be used as a model.
2007-4-I-WV-12
Establish and implement a comprehensive safety management system that includes at a minimum: -An auditing program developed in accordance with generally accepted methodologies to monitor the performance and effectiveness of safety management systems and personnel at all levels; -An inspection program that uses NFPA 58 as a guide to systematically inspect all customer propane systems and identify all deficiencies; -A means of tracking audits and inspections and identified deficiencies; -A means of tracking corrective actions; -A means of collecting and using audit and inspection data for trend analysis and organizational learning; -A means of periodically reporting audit and inspection trends to the Board of Directors and Managing Board, and; -A provision for periodic safety management system audits conducted by a third party competent in the requirements of NFPA 58.
2007-4-I-WV-1
Require training and qualification of individuals who operate bulk propane plants, dispense and deliver propane, install and service propane systems, and install propane appliances. The training and qualification requirements should be comparable to those of existing propane industry programs such as the Certified Employee Training Program.
2007-4-I-WV-5
In the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) "Qualifications for Personnel" section, specify training requirements (including supervised on-the-job training), training curricula, competencies, and testing through written examination and performance evaluation, or reference a nationally recognized curriculum for these requirements.
2007-4-I-WV-9
Submit a request to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration for a letter of interpretation to determine if the Certified Employee Training Program curriculum meets the training requirements in 29 CFR 1910.110.
2007-4-I-WV-10
Work with the West Virginia E911 Council with development of propane emergency guidance by providing the Council with the customer leak questionnaire located in Section 1.9.1 of the Certified Employee Training Program and technical assistance.
2007-4-I-WV-7
Revise the Certified Employee Training Program to include: -Procedures for transfer of liquid propane from tank to tank, or -The prohibition of the transfer of liquid propane from tank to tank.
2007-4-I-WV-8
Revise the Certified Employee Training Program to include emergency response guidance for propane service technicians who respond to propane emergencies similar to guidance provided to emergency responders in the Propane Emergencies program.
2007-4-I-WV-11
Work with the National Propane Gas Association to develop and distribute propane emergency guidance for use by all county and municipal 911 communication centers in West Virginia.
2007-4-I-WV-2
Revise the Fire Commission rules and codes to require annual hazardous materials response refresher training for all firefighters in West Virginia.
2007-4-I-WV-3
Revise the Fire Commission rules and codes to require that all West Virginia fire departments perform at least one hazardous material response drill annually.
2007-4-I-WV-4
Revise the Office of Emergency Medical Services rules and codes to require annual hazardous materials response refresher training for all emergency medical personnel in West Virginia.
2017-04-I-MO-7
Update company policies and/or procedures by including prescriptive elements in the boiler and pressure vessel repair and alteration inspection and acceptance process that would prevent the acceptance of a non-conforming repair or alteration.
2017-04-I-MO-4
Revise the City of St. Louis Mechanical Code to adopt a national consensus standard such as NBIC Part 2 to govern the requirements for inservice inspection of boilers and pressure vessels.
2017-04-I-MO-5
Revise the City of St. Louis Mechanical Code to require pressure vessel inspections be performed by a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) inservice (IS) commissioned inspector.
2017-04-I-MO-1
Develop and implement a comprehensive safety management system. Include in that system process safety elements recommended in industry guidance publications, such as the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) publication Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety.
2017-04-I-MO-2
Engage a qualified third-party to conduct a comprehensive review or audit of Loy Lange’s regulatory compliance practices and current compliance status.
2017-04-I-MO-3
Implement an electronic records and data management system that preserves all critical company records, safety policies and procedures, and operational data. Ensure that such records are stored and can be accessed remotely in the event of a catastrophic incident
2017-04-I-MO-6
Distribute and communicate the findings of this report to all licensed stationary engineers and all registered boiler and pressure vessel owning/operating entities in the City of St. Louis.
2017-04-I-MO-8
Update NB-263 Rules for Commissioned Inspectors to include prescriptive elements in the boiler and pressure vessel repair and alteration inspection and acceptance process that would prevent the acceptance of a non-conforming repair.
2021-05-I-TX-5
Revise API Standard 599 Metal Plug Valves—Flanged, Threaded, and Welding Ends as follows:
a. State that there have been multiple incidents in which workers have inadvertently removed pressure-retaining components from plug valves while workers were attempting to remove the valve’s actuator or gearbox.
b. Recommend that facilities using plug valves establish written procedures detailing the correct way to remove the plug valve actuator or gearbox for each specific plug valve design at the facility.
c. For existing plug valves, require facilities to clearly mark all pressure-retaining components (for example, with paint, accompanying warning signs, etc.). Work with ASME and VMA to ensure a consistent methodology is specified across both API and ASME standards.
d. Require that new plug valves be designed, consistent with Prevention through Design principles, to prevent the inadvertent removal of pressure-retaining components when removing the actuator or gearbox. Evaluate past plug valve incidents, and the associated plug valve designs involved in those incidents, when formulating a new plug valve design. Work with ASME and VMA to ensure a consistent methodology is specified across both API and ASME standards.
2021-05-I-TX-4
Revise American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard B16.34 Valves—Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End as follows:
a. For existing plug valves, require facilities to clearly mark all pressure-retaining components (for example, with paint, accompanying warning signs, etc.). Work with American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) to ensure a consistent methodology is specified across both API and ASME standards.
b. Require that new plug valves be designed, consistent with Prevention through Design principles, to prevent the inadvertent removal of pressure-retaining components when removing the actuator or gearbox. Evaluate past plug valve incidents, and the associated plug valve designs involved in those incidents, when formulating a new plug valve design. Work with API and VMA to ensure a consistent methodology is specified across both API and ASME standards.
2021-05-I-TX-1
Update LyondellBasell policy documents to require that procedures are developed for properly removing actuating equipment from plug valves. Require that the procedures clearly identify which non-pressure-retaining components are safe to remove and pressure-retaining components that shall not be removed, as well as ensure LyondellBasell personnel are trained on these procedures. Ensure that hazardous energy is controlled when performing these procedures, as required by 29 C.F.R. 1910.147. Require in the policy document that risk assessments for process safety are conducted before the actuating equipment removal work is authorized. Ensure that sufficient procedures and safeguards are in place to prevent worker exposure to process fluid.
2021-05-I-TX-2
Update LyondellBasell policy documents to require that LyondellBasell competent employee(s), as defined by 29 C.F.R. 1926.32(f), verify that contractors are competent, adequately trained, and qualified to perform the required work. To make this determination and to ensure work on process equipment is conducted in a safe manner, LyondellBasell competent employees may be required to oversee the work conducted by contractors on the process equipment. In the updated policy documents, include requirements to ensure that contract employees are informed of relevant process hazards and relevant details about the process equipment and are provided with equipment-specific procedures necessary to safely conduct their work.
2021-05-I-TX-3
Update Turn2 policy documents to require that Turn2 employees are provided with written, detailed procedures for safely conducting work on process equipment and are trained on the procedures before the work is authorized to be performed.
2021-05-I-TX-6
Work with ASME and API and develop a white paper to the Valve Manufacturers Association of America addressing the issue of plug valve design with a focus on the following:
a. Recommend as an industry good practice that facilities using plug valves establish written procedures detailing the correct way to remove the plug valve actuator or gearbox for each specific plug valve design.
b. For existing plug valves, recommend as an industry good practice for facilities to clearly mark all pressure-retaining components (for example, with paint, accompanying warning signs, etc.). Work with ASME and API to ensure a consistent methodology is specified to the industry.
c. Recommend new plug valves be designed, consistent with Prevention through Design principles, to prevent the inadvertent removal of pressure-retaining components when removing the actuator or gearbox. Evaluate past plug valve incidents, and the associated plug valve designs involved in those incidents, when formulating a new plug valve design recommendation. Work with ASME and API to ensure a consistent design is recommended to the industry.