Tag: IST

A Dozen Tips to Avoid Anhydrous Ammonia Misuse

By Clare Condon Jul 28, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Substitution Is First Choice The EPA and OSHA recently issued a joint “alert” to encourage the use of inherently safer technologies (IST) at chemical facilities. The Chemical Safety Alert: Safer Technology and Alternativesis intended to lay the groundwork for a future guidance document by introducing safer technology concepts and general approaches. According to the Alert, […]

New Guidance for Chemical Facilities Calls for IST

By Clare Condon Jul 22, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

In response, in part, to the EO, the EPA has: Issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on updating its risk management program (RMP) regulation, and a notice of proposed rulemaking is being prepared.  The Agency is looking for specific feedback on whether the list of RMP-regulated substances should be modified by adding […]