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Record Nr.

UNINA9911019211403321

Autore

Walter R. J. <1957->

Titolo

Local emergency planning committee guidebook : understanding the EPA Risk Management Program Rule / / R. J. Walter

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Center for Chemical Process Safety, 1998

ISBN

9786612783296

9781282783294

1282783297

9780470935347

0470935340

9780470935330

0470935332

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (188 p.)

Collana

CCPS concept book

Disciplina

363.17/9

Soggetti

Hazardous substances - Safety measures

Hazardous substances - Risk assessment

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Local Emergency Planning Committee Guidebook: Understanding The EPA Risk Management Program Rule; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; 1 Introduction; 2 Developing Understanding: A Summary of the Risk Management Program Rule; 3 LEPC Use of Hazard Assessment Information; 4 LEPC Use of RMP Emergency Response Plan Information; 5 LEPC Use of Prevention Program Information; 6 Proactive Aspects of LEPC Involvement in Risk Management; 7 Summary and Status of Revision to Regulations; Appendix A Text of the EPA Risk Management Program Rule 40 CFR Part 68

Appendix B RMP List of Regulated SubstancesAppendix C Text of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard; Appendix D Comparison of OSHA and EPA Lists of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Regulated Substances; Appendix E Example RMPlan-Propane Industry; References; Glossary



Sommario/riassunto

Members of the community who serve on LEPC's are on the frontlines when it comes to responding effectively to incidents that may occur in local facilities handling hazardous materials. This book provides practical, solid information to assist them in formulating effective plans to respond to emergencies and reduce potential risks to the public.