Safety, health, and environment for process technicians

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Personal Author:

Thomas, Charles E., Ph. D.Thomas

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Clifton Park, NY : Delmar, 2007

ISBN:

9781418038014

Subject Term:

Chemical processes -- Safety measures

Chemical engineering -- Safety measures

Chemical engineers -- Health and hygiene

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Extensively rewritten, reorganized, and updated to match the curriculum standard as defined by the Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT), this Second Edition offers an easy-to-follow investigation into the entire spectrum of safety, health, and environmental concerns related to the process industry. Coherent coverage is designed to take learners on a straightforward journey towards understanding the plethora of important regulatory issues governing today's chemical processing arena. Readers will acquire valuable process technology insight as they become acutely familiar with accident prevention, risk assessment and management, policy and procedures preparation, plant operations safety, and more.

Author Notes

Charles E. Thomas holds BA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees (Ph.D. from Texas A&M University). He is a full-time instructor at Lee College in Baytown, Texas

Preface	p. xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction to Process Safety	p. 1
Key Terms	p. 2
Process Safety	p. 2
The History of the Labor and Safety Movement in the United States	p. 4
The Process Technician and the Chemical Processing Industry	p. 8
Attitudes and Behaviors	p. 9
New Technology and Potential for Catastrophic Events	p. 11
General Plant Safety Rules	p. 13
Summary	p. 14
Review Questions	p. 16
Chapter 2 Hazard Classification	p. 17
Key Terms	p. 18
Common Industrial Hazards	p. 19
Physical, Chemical, Ergonomic, and Biological Hazards	p. 19
Electrical Hazards	p. 20
Industrial Noise Hazards	p. 20
Radiation Hazards	p. 20
Hazard Recognition	p. 21
Accident Prevention	p. 23
Accident Investigation	p. 24
Summary	p. 25
Review Questions	p. 27
Chapter 3 Routes of Entry and Environmental Effects	p. 29
Key Terms	p. 30
Routes of Entry	p. 31
Dose Response Relationship	p. 32
Environmental Effects	p. 33
Exxon Valdez	p. 33
Air Pollution	p. 34
Air Pollution Control	p. 35
Agencies	p. 35
Air Permitting	p. 36
Water Pollution Control	p. 37
National Water Quality Standards	p. 37
Water Permitting	p. 37
Hazards: Senarios	p. 40
Summary	p. 40
Review Questions	p. 42
Chapter 4 Gases, Vapors, Particulates, and Toxic Metals	p. 43
Key Terms	p. 44
Physical Hazards Associated with Gases, Vapors, Particulates, and Toxic Metals	p. 45
Health Hazards Associated with Gases, Vapors, Particulates and Toxic Metals	p. 47
Asbestos	p. 48
Bhopal-Union Carbide	p. 49
Particulates	p. 54
Dust and Gases	p. 55
Dust Explosions	p. 58
Flammable Gases	p. 58
Compressed Gas Cylinder	p. 58
Metallic Substances	p. 59
Metallic Compounds	p. 61
Metals that are Fire Hazards	p. 61
Summary	p. 61
Review Questions	p. 64
Chapter 5 Hazards of Liquids	p. 65
Key Terms	p. 66
Introduction to the Hazards of Liquids	p. 66
Safely Handle, Store, and Transport Hazardous Chemicals	p. 67
Physical Hazards Associated with Liquids	p. 68
Health Hazards Associated with Liquids	p. 68
Pressure and Pressurized Equipment	p. 69
Process Systems	p. 69
Flammable Liquid Storage	p. 71
Spontaneous Combustion	p. 71
Oxidizers	p. 72
Hazards of Steam	p. 73
Hazards of Water	p. 73
Hazards of Light-Ends	p. 76
Water Hazards	p. 78
Acids and Caustics	p. 78
Solvents	p. 79
Paints and Adhesives	p. 79
Summary	p. 80
Review Questions	p. 82
Chapter 6 Hazardous Chemical Identification: Hazcom, Toxicology, and Dot	p. 83
Key Terms	p. 84
Introduction to Hazardous Chemical Identification	p. 84
The Hazard Communication Program-The Workers' Right-to-Know Act	p. 84
Requirements of the Standard	p. 85
Delivery of the Standard to Employees	p. 85
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)	p. 87
Toxicology	p. 89
Safety Signs, Tags, and Warning Labels	p. 90
Department of Transportation	p. 90
Dot Material Classification	p. 91
Dot Shipping Papers	p. 92
Dot Marking, Labeling, Placarding	p. 92
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)	p. 95
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)	p. 95
Summary	p. 97
Review Questions	p. 98
Chapter 7 Fire and Explosion	p. 99
Key Terms	p. 100
Fire, Explosion, and Detonation	p. 101
Chemical Explosions	p. 101
Texas City Fire and Explosion	p. 102
Houston's Phillips and Arco Explosions	p. 108
Outcomes	p. 110
Polymers and Fire	p. 110
Flammable, Explosive, and Radioactive	p. 111
Flammable and Explosive Materials	p. 112
Radiation Hazards	p. 112
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention, Protection, and Control	p. 113
The Chemistry of Fire	p. 113
Hazard of Air	p. 114
Fire Stages	p. 115
Flashpoint, Flammable Limits, Ignition Temperature	p. 115
Fire Classification System	p. 116
Types of Fire Extinguishers	p. 116
Fire Extinguisher Use	p. 121
Fighting Fires	p. 121
Summary	p. 123
Review Questions	p. 125
Chapter 8 Electrical, Noise, Heat, Radiation, Ergonomic, and Biological Hazards	p. 127
Key Terms	p. 128
Plant-Specific Hazards	p. 128
Electricity	p. 129
Electrical Equipment	p. 130
Bonding and Grounding	p. 131
Heat and Radiation	p. 131
Hearing Conservation and Industrial Noise	p. 132
Ergonomic Hazards	p. 135
Hazards of Confined Spaces	p. 136
Hazards of Lifting	p. 136
Biological Hazards	p. 136
Blood-Borne Pathogens	p. 137
Summary	p. 137
Review Questions	p. 139
Chapter 9 Operating Hazards	p. 141
Key Terms	p. 142
Operating Hazards	p. 144
Hazards with Equipment	p. 144
The Human Factor	p. 153
Types of Permits	p. 155
Confined Space Entry	p. 159
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) CFR 29 1910.147	p. 163
Opening or Blinding Permits	p. 165
Routine Maintenance Permits	p. 166
Fall Protection	p. 167
Hoisting Equipment	p. 169
HAZWOPER	p. 170
Emergency Response	p. 172
Hazardous Waste Operations	p. 173
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	p. 176
Bunker Gear	p. 176
Cutting, Welding, and Brazing	p. 177
Summary	p. 177
Review Questions	p. 180
Chapter 10 Personal Protective Equipment	p. 181
Key Terms	p. 182
Personal Protective Equipment	p. 183
Hand Protection	p. 185
Eye Protection	p. 186
Foot Protection	p. 187
Head Protection	p. 188
Ear Protection	p. 188
Skin Protection	p. 188
Hazards in the Workplace	p. 189
Hazards Prevention	p. 189
Emergency Response-Four Levels of PPE	p. 189
Written Respiratory Protection Programs	p. 192
Air Purifying Respirators	p. 192
Air-Supplying Respirators	p. 192
Selecting a Respirator	p. 193
Caring for and Using Respirators	p. 194
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus	p. 197
Hose Line Respirators	p. 198
Summary	p. 200
Review Questions	p. 202
Chapter 11 Engineering Controls	p. 203
Key Terms	p. 204
Risk Evaluation	p. 204
Design and Operate Plants for Safety	p. 206
Alarms and Indicators	p. 207
Fire Alarms and Detection Systems	p. 208
Toxic Gas Alarms and Detection Systems	p. 209
Redundant Alarm and Shutdown Devices	p. 209
Interlocks and Automatic Shutdown Devices	p. 209
Process Containment and Upset Controls	p. 210
Closed Systems/Closed-Loop Sampling	p. 211
Floating Roof Tanks/Ventilation Systems	p. 212
Effluent Control/Waste Treatment	p. 213
Noise Abatement	p. 215
Flares	p. 215
Pressure Relief Devices	p. 216
Deluge Systems and Explosion Suppression Systems	p. 217
Summary	p. 217
Review Questions	p. 219
Chapter 12 Administrative Controls	p. 221
Key Terms	p. 222
Introduction to Administrative Controls	p. 222
Community Awareness and Emergency Response	p. 223
Job Safety Analysis	p. 223
Hazards and Operability Study	p. 224
Training and Mandated Training	p. 224
Housekeeping	p. 225
Safety Inspections and Audits	p. 225
Monitoring Equipment	p. 226
First Aid	p. 228
Summary	p. 229
Review Questions	p. 232
Chapter 13 Regulatory Overview: OSHA, PSM, EPA, NFDA, and DOT	p. 233
Key Terms	p. 234
Occupational Safety and Health Act	p. 235
Process Safety Management (CFR 29 1910.119)	p. 236
Employee Participation	p. 238
Process Safety Information	p. 238
Process Hazard Analysis	p. 239
Operation Procedures	p. 239
Employee Training	p. 240
Contractors	p. 240
Pre-Startup Safety Review	p. 240
Mechanical Integrity	p. 240
Hot-Work Permit	p. 240
Management of Change	p. 241
Incident Investigation	p. 241
Emergency Planning and Response	p. 241
Compliance Audits	p. 241
Trade Secrets	p. 241
Environmental Protection Agency	p. 242
Summary	p. 242
Review Questions	p. 244
Glossary	p. 245
Index	p. 255

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