Recent reactive chemical processing incidents have shown the dangers of working with these chemicals. While some reactive chemicals are regulated by OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, these incidents have shown that even less reactive chemicals which are not covered by PSM can have catastrophic consequences when appropriate safety measures have not been developed and implemented. This presentation will highlight some recent reactive chemical incidents. Additionally, this presentation will provide information on how OSHA addresses reactive chemical safety through regulatory and outreach efforts.
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Learning Objectives: (1) to provide a better understanding of OSHA's PSM standard regarding reactive chemicals (2) to understand the regulatory and outreach efforts of OSHA in addressing reactive chemical safety at America's workplaces.
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: CSB
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.