Minimizing Employee Exposure to Toxic Chemical Releases

1. Introduction 2. Literature Review Congress OSHA EPA Coast Guard Books Technical Articles Industry List of Codes and Standards 3. Methodology 4. Procedures to Prevent Toxic Chemical Releases Introduction Procedures to Prevent Toxic Chemical Releases by Process Design Procedures to Prevent Toxic Chemical Releases Through Maintenance Procedures to Prevent Toxic Chemical Releases by Operator Training Procedures to Prevent Toxic Chemical Releases Including Safety Devices Administrative Procedures to Prevent Toxic Chemical Releases 5. Review of Accidents in the Chemical Industry Introduction Summary Case Histories 6. Recommendations Recommendations with Respect to Process Design Recommendations with Respect to Maintenance Recommendations with Respect to Operator Training Recommendations with Respect to Safety Devices Recommendations with Respect to Administrative Procedures Appendices