This webpage provides information directly related to the training, health, and safety of chemical workers.
OSHA/EPA Occupational Chemical Database(http://www.osha.gov/web/dep/chemicaldata/#target) A database of information on more than 800 chemicals commonly found in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Chemical Database allows users to quickly and easily retrieve information on chemicals such as their physical properties and exposure limits. The database compiles information from several government agencies and organizations, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Department of Transportation.
PACE International Union Survey: Workplace Incident Prevention and Response Since 9/11(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=1728) (1.3 MB) October 2004. Results from the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International (PACE) Union from self-administered mail-back questionnaire survey that asked respondents from high vulnerability PACE-represented facilities about issues and activities since the attacks of 9/11. The survey found that nearly three-quarters of the plants had improved systems to guard their tanks of toxic chemicals and had conducted drills to respond to an assault, but less than half had strengthened their communications, emergency training, warning signals, protective equipment or even contacted local police and fire departments about the potential terrorist hazards on their sites.
Security Vulnerability Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, Second Edition(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=1440) (1.2 MB) October 2004. 166 pages. This report by the American Petroleum Institute and the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association is intended to provide a tool to help maintain and strengthen the security of personnel, facilities, and industry operations; thereby enhancing the security of our nations energy infrastructure.
Reducing Vulnerability to Chemical Facility Terrorism by Training Workers - Effective Models from the NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Community(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=1617) (9.5 MB) March 2005. 41 pages. On March 8th, Joseph "Chip" Hughes, Jr. MPH, Director of the Worker Education and Training Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and Bruce Lippy, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, Director, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training presented at the joint Energy Facility Contractors Operations Group (EFCOG) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Chemical Management Workshop. This document is the PowerPoint Presentation of their presentation.
Ending the Post 9/11 Security Neglect of America's Chemical Facilities(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=1643) (58 KB) April 2005. 8 pages. Written Testimony before a hearing of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate on The Security of America's Chemical Facilities.
2002 ICCA Responsible Care Status Report(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=4327) (1.2 MB) 2002. 34 pages. The fourth status report on the International Council on Chemistry Association (ICCA) global chemical industry's voluntary initiative, Responsible Care. Responsible Care is an initiative of the global chemical industry in which companies, through their national associations, commit to work together to continuously improve the health, safety and environmental performance of their products and processes, and so contribute to the sustainable development of local communities and of society as a whole.
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=4430) (518 KB) April 2007. 226 pages. Interim Final Rule. This rule establishes risk-based performance standards for the security of our Nations chemical facilities.
CSB Safety Advisory: Dangers of Unspent Aircraft Oxygen Generators(http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/public/hasl_g et_blob.cfm?ID=4709) (71 KB) The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced it is issuing a Safety Advisory concerning the dangers of transporting and handling unspent aircraft chemical oxygen generators. The action follows a CSB investigative finding that the devices most likely contributed to the rapid spread of a fire at the EQ Industrial Services (EQ) hazardous waste facility in Apex, NC on the night of October 5, 2006.
A database of information on more than 800 chemicals commonly found in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Chemical Database allows users to quickly and easily retrieve information on chemicals such as their physical properties and exposure limits. The database compiles information from several government agencies and organizations, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Department of Transportation.
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