Occupational Safety and Health Simplified for the Chemical Industry »

Identifying safety risks inherent to the chemical industry, this new book identifies steps that safety managers can implement in their facilities to minimize the occurrence and severity of accidents. Drawing together in one volume everything employers need to know about applicable OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, this book provides expert, easy-to-read insight into interpreting OSHA's chemical manufacturing standards, training requirements, and Hazard Communication Standard.

Preface v

Prologue vii

1 Introduction 1

2 Safety Is a Four-Letter Word 13

3 The Chemical Industry 21

4 Learning from the Past 27

5 Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication 37

6 Process Safety Management and Risk Management Planning 65

7 Chemical Hygiene Plan 91

8 Safety Showers/Eyewash Stations 121

9 Chemical Safety Program 131

Appendix: Chemical Guide A-X 167

Index 191

About the Authors 195