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Category: C01: Environmental
101 Laboratory Practices Manual For Wastewater Treatment Facilities This manual provides basic information on the most commonly performed laboratory procedures, quality control and equipment. At the end of each analysis section there will be an abbreviated form of the method with check boxes. This can be copied and used at the bench while performing the given analysis. Copyright © 2000 by Nebraska Water Environment Association.
140 Audit Protocol: Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Public Water Systems under the Safe Drinking Water Act Guidance to aid regulated entities in complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA 300-B-00-005, March 2000.
135 Compliance Guidance For Industrial Process Refrigeration Leak Repair Regulations Under Section 608 Of The Clean Air Act Prepared by the Chemical Manufacturers Association and the Environmental Protection Agency, October 1995.
134 Compliance Guidance For Industrial Process Refrigeration Leak Repair Regulations Under Section 608 Of The Clean Air Act Prepared by the Chemical Manufacturers Association and the Environmental Protection Agency, October 1995.
107 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Civil Monetary Penalty Guideline Updated for inflation, FR 2/13/04. For penalties between 1/30/97- 3/15/04, and penalties after 5/30/04.
102 Manual of Standard Operating Procedures for Sample Collection and Analysis By Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, Watershed Program. Cheyenne, Wyoming. August 1999 and
revisions.
98 Representative Sampling of Ground Water for Hazardous Substances Guidance Manual for Ground Water Investigations, By California Environmental Protection Agency, July 1995.
97 Groundwater Sampling Desk Reference PUBL-DG-037 96,produced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, September 1996, Author, Steve Karklins
96 Environmental Investigations Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Manual US EPA, Environmental Investigations Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Manual, EPA Region IV, 2001 (sampling manual).
41 Environmental Reporting Requirements by Law Prepared by USEPA. Revised 11/2002.
40 Calendar of Environmental Regulatory Deadlines Prepared by USEPA. Revised 11/2002.
72 Guide to Sampling Air, Water, Soil and Vegetation for Chemical Analysis Guide by Roger Sava, Senior Environmental Research Scientist, Environmental Hazards Assessment Program, State of California, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation. Revised June 1994.

Category: C02: Safety/Health
185 Guide To Managing An Emergency Service Infection Control Program FA-112 / January 2002, United States Fire Administration (4.7 MB).
24 Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training, 1910.178(l) Federal Register 12/1/98, final rule.
23 Permit Required Confined Space, 29 CFR 1910.146, revision Federal Register 12/1/98, final rule.
168 Principles For The Safe Handling And Distribution Of Highly Toxic Gases And Mixtures The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Document 130/05/E, Revision of EIGA TN 509/90/E. Note: Document references to laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
171 Permissible Charge / Filling Conditions For Acetylene Cylinders The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Doc 26/04/E, Incorporates former TN 18/83. Document references laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
239 ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 - 2005, Safety Standard for Low and High Lift Trucks This Standard defines the safety requirements relating to the elements of design, operation, and maintenance of low lift and high lift powered industrial trucks controlled by a riding or walking operator, and intended for use on compacted, improved surfaces. Note: Document authorized only for free (no-charge) distribution.
186 Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Management Program MEDDAC/DCC/VS, Regulation 40-14, Department of the Army Headquarters,
United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort George G.Meade, Maryland, 5 July 2001.
172 Hazards Of Inert Gases The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Doc 44/00/E, Replaces IGC Doc 44/90/E. Document references laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
191 Commercial Transportation Operator Fatigue Management U.S. Department of Transportation Human Factors Coordinating
Committee, July 2003.
25 Employer Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection OSHA 3000--2002.
19 Proposed Ergonomics Program Standard, Abbreviated Version Federal Register 11/28/01, proposed rule.
136 Process Safety Beacon February 2005: Insulation Does NOT Prevent Corrosion Safety alert: The photograph on the left shows major external corrosion of a pipe transferring phenol. The pipe was insulated and failed before the corrosion was discovered...
238 Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program OSHA 3317-05N 2006.
105 Chlorine Safety Stewardship Bulletin - 1 Additional safety devices and information for users of packaged chlorine (cylinders). Prepared by the Chlorine Institute’s Packaging Committee. Revised 5/6/03.
74 Interstate Natural Gas Association of America - Report: The Safety Performance of Natural Gas Transmission and Gathering Systems This report documents the safety performance of the natural gas transmission companies from the priced of 1985-2001. 4/13/03. Source: USDOT Docket Management System.
77 Controlling Electrical Hazards OSHA 3075, Booklet 2002 Revision. Provides a generic overview of electrical safety standards.
82 Safe Stacking and Storage - Guidelines Helps employers and employees to develop safe and effective methods of stacking and storage and to meet their obligations under the law. Published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service Department of Labour, Wellington, New Zealand. ISBN 0-477-03449-7, Year: 1998, Pages: 24.
83 Stress and Fatigue, Their Impact on Health and Safety in the Workplace This document is for occupational safety and health professionals in medical, safety, ergonomics and managerial roles. It provides a scientific overview of the various theories of stress and fatigue. It will allow reasonable and practical advice to be given to employers and employees and is accompanied by shorter, more practical documents that give useable "rules of thumb". Published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour, New Zealand. January 1998. ISBN 0-477-03604-X.
84 Bright Ideas for Promoting Safety and Health in Your Place of Work - The A to Z Book of This booklet contains a handy A to Z of ideas for running in-house health and safety promotions. We have compiled this booklet for: Employers and managers, who have legal responsibilities for health and safety in workplaces; and Health and safety personnel, who have a wealth of expertise and experience to contribute; and Employees who have the energy and enthusiasm to make things happen. Published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour, New Zealand. Year: 2000, Pages: 30.
139 Working Safely with Video Display Terminals OSHA 3092 (1997). Discusses common ergonomic issues related to use of video display terminals.
86 Organic Solvents - Practical Guidelines for the Safe Use of A non-technical guide for employees and employers in industries where organic solvents are used. Discusses practical ways to eliminate, isolate and minimize the health and safety hazards. Published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour, New Zealand. Year: 1992, ISBN: 0-477-03509-4, Pages: 20.
26 Factsheet: Formaldehyde OSHA Factsheet.
132 Process Safety Beacon November 2004: Unapproved Procedure Change = Fire Annually, the unit was shut down for internal inspection and cleaning. The practice had been to allow 24 hours for cooling down before starting maintenance work and opening the stripper. This time...
133 Process Safety Beacon December 2004: Bhopal--A Tragic Event Safety alert: A succession of events occurred in the Union Carbide India Limited facility that led to the release of ~40 metric tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas.
169 Unmanned Air Gas Plants: Design & Operation The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Document 132/05/E, Globally Harmonised Document. Note: Document references to laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
138 Safety Alert: Workers Fall while Filling chemical Tanks Portable and fixed chemical tanks are used throughout the oil and gas industry. Many of these tanks are set on stands and this can create hazards for those working with the tanks. Workers have fallen when attempting to fill and gauge the tanks while standing on the containment structures or on the stand itself.
240 ANSI/ITSDF B56.5-2005 Safety Standard for Guided Industrial Vehicles and Automated Functions Of Manned Industrial Vehicles This Standard defines the safety requirements relating to the elements of design, operation, and maintenance of powered, not mechanically restrained, unmanned automatic guided industrial vehicles and automated functions of manned industrial vehicles. It also applies to vehicles originally designed to operate exclusively in a manned mode but which are subsequently modified to operate in an unmanned, automatic mode, or in a semiautomatic, manual, or maintenance mode. Note: Document authorized only for free (no-charge) distribution.
27 Factsheet: Ethylene Oxide OSHA Factsheet.
85 Hot Work on Tanks and Drums Describes the safety procedures to be followed by anyone who welds, brazes, solders or gas cuts any container or pipe that has contained a combustible substance. Published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour, New Zealand. Year: 1988,ISBN: 0-477-03420-9, Pages: 40.
252 Enform Safety Alert: Welder Sustains Burns When Propane Torch Flash Fired Enform Safety Alert #35-2006. A welder sustained burns to their face and hands at a fabrication shop during a production operation. The welder was pre-heating a nozzle on a vessel head and noticed they were not getting the normal flame from the tiger torch and could smell propane.
253 Enform Safety Alert: Hazard Alert - Bottled Air Explosion Occurs Inside Truck Cab Safety Alert #37-2006. A driver sprayed "canned air" in his truck to clean the dash and overhead console. A few minutes later he rolled down his window, went to light a cigarette, and a flash explosion occurred inside the cab. 

Category: C03: Hazardous Materials Transportation
56 The Unseen Menace, A guide to Confined Space Entry Booklet by Scott Instruments. Made available as free download from their web site.
37 U.S. Department of Transportation Enforcement Guidelines Research and Special Programs Administration. Federal Register 9/8/03.
39 U.S. Department of Transportation Enforcement Guidelines Federal Aviation Administration. Federal Register 4/21/99.
209 DOT Special Permit DOT-SP-7616 (Electronic and Telephonic Shipping Paper) DOT-SP-7616, issued 10/18/05. Authorizes rail carriers to accept shipping paper information electronically (EDI). It applies to FPC LA and FPC TX (including NPCA) for outgoing rail shipments of Vinyl Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide Solution, and Ethylene Glycol. The exemption was issued to Union Pacific Railroad Company with most of the major railroad companies holding party status. Shippers using rail EDI must also comply with the exemption.
34 Risk Management Framework For Hazardous Materials Transportation Prepared for the USDOT.
174 Load Securing Of Class 2 Receptacles The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Document 52/04, Revision of IGC Doc 52/94/E. Document references laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
206 Recommended Railroad Operating Practices for Transportation of Hazardous Materials Association of American Railroads Circular No. OT-55-H, 8/26/05.
205 Top Ten Practices for Rail Shippers (2001) Association of American Railroads Casualty Prevention Circular 1122.
204 United States Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail By the Transportation Technology Center, Inc., BOE, Rev. 8/17/05.
38 U.S. Department of Transportation Enforcement Guidelines Federal Railroad Administration. Federal Register 12/26/06.
124 Safety alert: Failures of Excess Flow Valves in Hazardous Materials Service EPA publication 550-F-04-003 - April 2004.
55 Accident Countermeasures Manual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Accident Countermeasures Manual, 1991
36 Recommended Methods for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Non-Pressure Cars Update to Pamphlet 34.
35 Recommended Methods for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Non-Pressure Cars April 2001 BOE Tariff Pamphlet 34.
200 I'm Only a Shipper, why is DOT Knocking at My Door This article highlights what processes and document may be reviewed if your company either offers or transports hazmats. By Illinois DOT, Oct. 2004.
21 Transportation and unloading of liquefied compressed gases (HM 225A) Federal Register 5/24/99, final rule.
22 Harmonization of Hazardous Materials Regulations for Transportation with International Standards (HM 215C) Federal Register 3/5/99, final rule.
71 Hazardous Materials Incident Prevention Manual Manual prepared on behalf of the U.S. DOT to help reduce the number of hazardous materials incidents during transportation. It is directed towards transportation by commercial vehicles but includes loading, unloading and temporary storage issues. The focus is on management policy, employee training, equipment usage and inspection activities. Where appropriate, incident mitigation approaches have been included as the response to a hazardous materials incident has an important effect on the final outcome. JULY 1995.

Category: C04: Process Safety/Risk Management
173 Management Of Change The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Doc 51/02, Replaces IGC Doc 51/94. Document references laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
131 Process Safety Beacon October 2004: Available When Needed??? Safety alert: A visible Hidden Hazard! Sometimes hazards are right in front of us and we fail to see them for what they are… because they are so obvious!
280 CSB Investigation Report: Chlorine Release, DPC Enterprises, Glendale, Arizona Report N0. 2004-02-I-AZ, February 2007. Incident: November 17, 2003, Chlorine Release, DPC Enterprises, Glendale, Arizona.
119 Process Safety Beacon June 2004: Flixborough-30 Years Ago Safety alert: The expansion bellows in the bypass line failed and released 30 tons of flammable cyclohexane. The vapor cloud ignited killing 28 and injuring 89 people.
127 Process Safety Beacon August 2004: Chlorine Transfer Hose Failure Safety alert: Chlorine was being transferred from a railroad tank
car when the transfer hose burst.
235 Process Safety Beacon June 2006 Is this valve open?...or closed? This confusing setup was one cause of an incident which injured 6 people, resulted in 13 million US dollars in damage, shut down a refinery for several months and required off site evacuations.
261 Process Safety Beacon September 2006 If you are pumping material, be sure you know where it is going! On Sunday December 11, 2005, gasoline (petrol) was being pumped into a storage tank at the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in Hertfordshire, England.
231 Process Safety Beacon May 2006 Dust Explosion Hazards: Most solid materials which will burn can form an explosive dust cloud if the particle size of the solid is small enough.
130 Process Safety Beacon September 2004: Overflow + Ignition Source = Tank Farm Fire Safety alert: A large storage tank containing a flammable liquid began to overflow. It took a day and a half to extinguish the fires which moved from one tank to the next.
242 Safety Alert: End Users Should Inspect Chlorine Cylinder and Ton Container Valves for Cracks INSPECTION PROCEDURES – CHLORINE CYLINDER AND TON CONTAINER VALVES
FOR END USERS (Developed by the Chlorine Institute, Inc, Arlington, VA – April 19, 2005).
158 Process Safety Beacon May 2005: Storage Area Completely Destroyed A major fire destroyed this motor oil and automotive fluids blending, storage and packaging facility one evening after all regular employees had left.
137 Process Safety Beacon March 2005: Tower Top Rockets Off due to Improper Shutdown Five weeks before the explosion, this tower was taken out of service. Approximately 1,200 gallons of the hydrocarbons being processed remained in the tower...
122 Process Safety Beacon July 2004: Misalignment + Corrosion = Failure! Safety alert: The expansion joint was not installed properly and HCl had embrittled the stainless steel bellows. The catastrophic failure occurred the day after it passed a visual inspection.
123 CSB Safety Bulletin: Dangers of Working on Piping and Equipment That May Contain Flammable or Chemically Reactive Materials The Bulletin recommends that facilities should: physically examine all piping and components between isolation devices such as valves, and be sure piping drawings are current; use the drawings to identify key components, such as low-point drains that can be used to remove dangerous chemicals; prepare a specific written procedure for removing hazardous material and consider the consequences of working on piping that is not completely purged.
149 Process Safety Beacon April 2005: All Pressured Up and No Place to go = BOOM! A tank that produces caramel coloring exploded, killing one worker and heavily damaging other equipment. Vessel fragments were thrown as far as 150 yards and the top head of the vessel was propelled 100 yards.
283 CSB Investigation Report: Methanol Tank Explosion, Bethune Point wastewater treatment plant, Daytona Beach, Florida On January 11, 2006, an explosion and fire occurred at the City of Daytona Beach, Bethune Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Daytona Beach, Florida, killing two employees and severely burning a third.
CSB Report No. 2006-03-I-FL, March 2007.
268 Process Safety Beacon November 2006 Hazards of Relief Devices in Series.
218 Process Safety Beacon December 2005 Pressure Relief Systems–Do you see any hazards here? ANY open pipe is a potential chemical discharge!
279 Process Safety Beacon March 2007: Instrumentation – Can you be fooled by it? A column was overfilled. However, before the incident, the level indication in the bottom of the column slowly decreased!
225 Process Safety Beacon April 2006 Mechanical Integrity: The flange on the left is badly corroded and the bolts are in very poor condition - a leak waiting to happen.
Category: C05: Maintenance
275 Process Safety Beacon February 2006: Vacuum Hazards - Collapsed Tanks The tank collapsed because material was pumped out after somebody had covered the tank vent to atmosphere with a sheet of plastic....
144 EPA Final Rule for Refrigerant Recycling for Substitutes and Other Changes Federal Register, 1/11/05, Final Rule, "Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Leak Repair Requirements for Appliances Using Substitute Refrigerants".
179 ANSI Z49.1:1999: Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes Covers: Oxyfuel Gas Welding and Cutting Safety, Arc Welding and Cutting Equipment Safety, Resistance Welding Safety, Electron Beam Processes, and Laser Beam Cutting and Welding, and four appendices.
272 Safety alert: Condensation-Induced Water Hammer Causes Valve failure, Injuries Slideshow. On July 1, 2006, two operators unblocked a 14” cast iron steam valve, which had been blocked in previously as part of a depressurization effort. As they waited, a condensation-induced water hammer fractured the upstream flange face injuring the operators. Reported by ConocoPhilips.
143 EPA Final Rule for Refrigerant Recycling for Substitutes and Other Changes Federal Register, 3/12/04, Final Rule, "Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute Refrigerants".
271 Safety alert: Condensation-Induced Water Hammer Causes Valve failure, Injuries On July 1, 2006, two operators unblocked a 14” cast iron steam valve, which had been blocked in previously as part of a depressurization effort. As they waited, a condensation-induced water hammer fractured the upstream flange face injuring the operators. Reported by ConocoPhilips.
80 Introduction to Smart Pigging in Natural Gas Pipelines The report "Introduction to Smart Pigging in Natural Gas Pipelines" prepared by Battelle for the Gas Research Institute. This report was provided as technical input to OPS's decision process as it develops a new pipeline safety rule for Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas. 12/01/2000.
176 Process Safety Beacon July 2005: Incomplete Maintenance Activity + Poor Shift Turnover = Disaster On July 6, 1988 a leaking natural gas condensate on the Piper Alpha oil platform in the North Sea exploded; 165 workers and 2 rescuers were killed.
219 FRA Safety Advisory 2006–02: When Second-hand Rail Is Used This safety advisory provides recommended practices for the testing,
classification, and reuse of second-hand rail. The purpose of this safety advisory is to reduce the number of rail defects that occur when second-hand rail is used. Source: Federal register 3/8/06.
222 Confined space entry program, a reference manual (Canadian) © 2005 Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia. Permission granted to use for non-commercial educational use. *Note: Good resource for good practices, training reference, and better understanding. Verify OSHA and company requirements before you adapt material for internal use. Regulations identified in the book are Canadian regulations.
244 Tech Brief: Repairing Distribution Lines (Potable Water) Occasionally, water systems encounter situations where they must repair distribution system pipes. Corrosion and tuberculation may have caused small leaks in the lines, or worse, a major line break may occur, creating an emergency situation. This Tech Brief discusses ways to manage these situations and outlines steps a utility may take to repair the distribution system. Prepared by NDWC.
227 Tech Brief: Locating Distribution Lines Finding water distribution lines can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are several techniques for finding your pipes. This Tech Brief examines as-built drawings, locating devices, geophones, and tapping the expertise of previous employees as useful methods for locating distribution lines.

Category: C06: Operations/Technical
63 Tech brief: Disinfection This fact sheet explains filtration as a drinking water treatment, why filtration is necessary, the regulations governing it, the advantages and disadvantages of using it, and different methods in use. Prepared by NDWC.
57 Tech brief: Organic Removal. Provided is an explanation of methods for removing organic materials from drinking water. Granular activated carbon and aeration are discussed as the most suitable technologies. Prepared by NDWC.
79 Evaluation of Pipeline Design Factors (DRAFT) This is a draft report on "Evaluation of Pipeline Design Factors" prepared by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company for the Gas Research Institute. This report was provided as technical input to OPS's decision process as it develops a new pipeline safety rule for Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas. 02/01/2000. Source: http://www.cycla.com/opsiswc/
224 Tech Brief: Pumps Whether moving source water to the treatment plant, getting treated water to storage facilities, or injecting chemicals during the treatment process, pumps fulfill a vital role in any water system.
111 Tech brief: Fire Hydrant O&M Program The single most important thing about having fire hydrants is that they advertise "Fire Protection!" Communities expect that at a moment's notice, day or night, in any weather, the hydrant will supply sufficient water to extinguish a fire. Prepared by NDWC.
61 Tech brief: Corrosion Explanation of corrosion and how it can cause problems for drinking water systems; how corrosion is diagnosed, system design, ways to reduce corrosion, corrosion inhibitors, and commercial pipe coatings and linings. Prepared by NDWC.
62 Tech brief: Filtration This fact sheet explains filtration as a drinking water treatment, why filtration is necessary, the regulations governing it, the advantages and disadvantages of using it, and different methods in use. Prepared by NDWC.
58 Tech brief: Ion Exchange and Dimineralization This fact sheet describes ion exchange and membrane water treatment processes, including reverse osmosis and electrodialysis. Prepared by NDWC.
81 Static Electricity What is static electricity? What causes it? How is it hazardous? And, most importantly, how can it be controlled? All of these questions will be answered in this health and safety guideline. What Are Some Sources of Static Electricity? By Industrial Accident Prevention Association (Canada), 2000. Used with permission.
78 Tech Brief: Water Hammer Water hammer refers to fluctuations caused by a sudden increase or decrease in flow velocity. These pressure fluctuations can be severe enough to rupture a water main. Potential water hammer problems should be considered when pipeline design is evaluated, and a thorough surge analysis should be undertaken, in many instances, to avoid costly malfunctions in a distribution system. Every major system design change or operation change—such as the demand for higher flow rates—should include consideration of potential water hammer problems. Prepared by NDWC.
125 Safety Bulletin: Limitorque Actuators June 2004, by Flowserve. The following instructions are provided to address the proper operation and use of Flowserve Limitorque actuators. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death, or damage to the actuator and related equipment. Adherence to these instructions is required to maintain the Flowserve Limitorque Limited Warranty.
126 Safety Bulletin: Limitorque Actuators June 2004, by Flowserve. Flowserve Limitorque is pleased to offer factory-trained service personnel to conduct a survey of the installed base of Limitorque actuators at your USA or Canadian facility, and make recommendations for repairs or modifications.
This plant survey is available upon request, free of charge.
223 Tech Brief: System Control and Data Acquisition SCADA systems are recognized as reliable and efficient methods of information management in water treatment facilities. Functions they perform include remote monitoring of well levels and pump control, flows, tank levels, pressures in storage tanks, and water quality characteristics, such as pH, turbidity, and chlorine residua.
113 Tech brief: Valves Valves direct, start, stop, mix, or regulate the flow, pressure, or temperature of a fluid. Many types of valves exist. This Tech Brief examines the most common types of valves, problems that may be encountered, operation and maintenance requirements, and safety issues with respect to security. Prepared by NDWC.
Category: C07: Security
129 NVIC 10-04 Guidelines For Handling Of Sensitive Security Information A Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) is document issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide detailed guidance about the enforcement or compliance with certain Federal marine safety regulations and Coast Guard marine safety programs. This one was issued 08/30/04.
192 Process Safety Beacon September 2005: September 11, 2001--Never to be Forgotten! An informed, watchful workforce is a major element in any site's security effort.
32 Transportation Security Guidelines for the U.S. Chemical Industry Prepared by American Chemistry Council.
91 Chemical Transportation Security Plan Generic plan for hazardous waste generators (only hazardous waste subject to the plan). Provided by ADVANCED CHEMICAL SAFETY
76 DOT's Evaluation Framework for Enhancing Security of Hazardous Materials Shipments Enhancing Security of Hazardous Materials Shipments Against Acts of Terrorism or Sabotage Using RSPA’s Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework (RMSEF). January 2002, Revision 1. This template or overlay for the Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework applies the methodology to the issue of security.
92 Security Checklists for Hazardous Materials Security checklists for: Shipper of hazmats, receiver of hazmats, carriers, facility, and employee background check. Prepared by US DOT RSPA. Included in CD ROM " Hazmat Transportation Security Awareness Training Module.
178 Potential Indicators of Threats Involving Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) 15 May 2003, by the Department of Homeland Security. The document provides general information to assist in efforts to recognize potential Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices(VBIEDs)-related threats or incidents such as the 2003 bombing of residential complexes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
90 NTTC Guidelines For Complying With Dot’s Security Boilerplate security plan developed by the National Tank Truck Carriers association.
33 Site Security Guide the U.S. Industry Prepared by American Chemistry Council.
254 Protect Your Workplace: Guidance on Physical and Cyber Security and Reporting By the Department of Homeland Security. This brochure is a compilation of the content from the homeland security posters. It includes guidance on physical and cyber security and how to report suspicious behavior, activity, and cyber incidents.

Category: C08: Professional Development
75 Framing the Future, A Ready Reference Framing the Future is designed to promote a sustainable structure for staff development. Topics include: learning styles, a guide to facilitating work based learning, the practice of action learning, a guide to mentoring, a guide to coaching. Copyright Australian National Training Authority. Free for educational use.
221 Job aids: Checklists for Decision Making and Problem Solving Source: Appendix to FEMA Independent Study Course IS241, Decision Making and Problem Solving.
220 Decision Making and Problem Solving, Independent Study Course FEMA Independent Course IS 241.To receive credit for taking this course, take the online exam.

Category: C10: Environmental/Water
46 EPA NPDES Checklist Based on EPA Form 3560-3,1985, used by NPDES auditors.
120 US EPA: Oil Spill Program Update, August 2002 This newsletter summarizes the July 2002 revised SPCC rule, includes Q&A, and a SPCC Rule cross-reference table.
214 EPA Fact Sheet: Stage 2 Disinfectants and disinfection Byproducts Rule By USEPA, Jan. 2006.
236 Storm Water Management for Industrial Activities EPA 832-R-92-006, Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices, Summary Guidance.
184 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987) Wetlands Research Program Technical Report Y-87-1, January 1987, by Environmental Laboratory, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station.
47 NPDES Self-Monitoring User Guide EPA Guidance, 1985.
Category: C11: Environmental/Waste
20 Proposed hazardous waste listing for chlorinated aliphatics Federal Register 8/25/99, proposed rule.
18 Hazardous Identification: Revisions to the Mixture and Derived-From Rules Federal Register 5/16/01, Final rule.
44 The RCRA Mixture Rule USEPA guidance.
42 Management of Remediation waste Under RCRA USEPA guidance, EPA October 1998.
45 RCRA Listed Wastes listed for ICR Characteristic USEPA guidance.
180 EPA Final Rule: Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest System Federal Register, 3/4/05, 40 CFR Parts 260, 261, et al., Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest System; Final Rule.
181 EPA Final Rule: Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest System; Corrections Federal Register, 6/16/05.
182 Hazardous Waste Manifest (New Form) Example of new forms to be used starting 9/6/06: EPA Form 8700-22 (Destination to Facility page) and EPA Form 8700-22A (continuation sheet).
43 What is Characteristic Hazardous Waste? USEPA guidance.

Category: C12: Industrial Hygiene
245 Tech Brief: Sanitary Surveys (Potable Water) A sanitary survey is an inspection of a water system, including the water source, facilities, equipment, operation, and maintenance. Usually conducted by a member of the state primacy agency, the purpose of these mandatory surveys is to help prevent and correct water system deficiencies. Prepared by NDWC.
269 2006 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories EPA 822-R-06-013, by USEPA Office of Water.
95 Chemical Respiratory Protection Program-Template Copyright © 2001 Hazmat for Healthcare. Free download provided at http://www.hazmatforhealthcare.org/downloads.cfm
243 Tech Brief: Taste and Odor Control (Potable Water) Complaints about the taste and smell of drinking water are all too common for many systems. This Tech Brief examines common taste and odor problems and provides techniques for dealing with them in the treatment plant. Prepared by NDWC.

Category: C13: Audit Protocols
29 Generic RMP Facility Security Evaluation Prepared by USEPA, Rev. #2, Feb. 14, 2002.
89 Audit Protocol: Pipeline Operator Qualification Protocols for compliance Inspection Process Prepared jointly by RSPA's Pipeline Office and the gas industry. Dated Apr. 15, 2003.
88 Motor Carrier Assessment Protocol Copyright 1998, American Chemistry Council.
146 General 608 Facility Self Audit Checklist For Industrial Process Refrigeration, Comfort Cooling, Commercial and Other Refrigeration. Prepared by EPA Region 2. January 2000.
28 Chemical Facility Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Prepared by US Department of Justice, July 2002.

Category: C14: Accident Prevention
73 Conducting Accident Investigations Workbook by U.S. Department Of Energy, Washington, D.C. 20585. Revision 2, May 1, 1999.
145 Safety Alert: Staff Member Injured On Wet Stairs As one staff member was about to descend the stairs from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor, she placed her hand on the railing and noticed that the stairs appeared wet and voiced her observations to the rest of the group. As she took the first step down, her foot slipped off the step and she slid down the stairs feet first.
250 Enform Safety Alert: Workers Overcome By Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere Enform Safety Alert - #33-2006. Two workers were overcome and momentarily collapsed when entering an accumulator building (which housed 53 large nitrogen bottles). An oxygen deficient atmosphere had been created due to previous work activities.
148 Accident Prevention Tip: Barricade Dangerous Areas It has become common practice to use outside contractors for mine and plant maintenance projects on an as needed basis. While this approach is wide spread in all industrial settings, it brings some additional risks in the unique area of mining. Recently a fatality occurred at a cement operation when a contract worker wandered away from his work place inside a large transfer duct. The victim walked on the crusted surface of a mound of hot dust. When the material unexpectedly gave way the victim fell waist deep into the hot dust and suffered fatal burns.
187 CPSC Guide to Safe Work on Slips, Trips and Falls May 2005. Copyright Canadian Petroleum Safety Council.
277 SPCC Guidance for Regional Inspectors US EPA, Office of Emergency Management, EPA 550-B-05-001, Version 1.0, November 28, 2005.
278 SPCC Inspection Checklist: For onshore Facilities (Excluding Production) EPA Checklist from SPCC Guidance for Regional Inspectors, EPA 550-B-05-001, Version 1.0, November 28, 2005.
188 CPSC Guide to Safe Work: Fatigue Management January 2003. Copyright Canadian Petroleum Safety Council.
147 Accident Prevention Tip: "Positive Communications" A foreman was fatally injured when he was crushed beneath a truck. The accident occurred as the truck was backing toward the dump point.
54 National Response Team's Integrated Contingency Plan Guidance --Corrections Federal Register 06-19-96.
53 National Response Team's Integrated Contingency Plan Guidance (The One Plan) Federal Register 6-05-96.
52 Alert: Shaft Blow-Out Hazard of Check and Butterfly Valves EPA Alert, May 1997.
51 Alert: Rupture Hazard of Pressure Vessels EPA Alert, May 1997.
50 Alert: Lightning Hazard to Facilities Handling Flammable Substances EPA Alert, May 1997.
49 Alert: Fire Hazard From Carbon Adsorption Deodorizing Systems EPA Alert, May 1997.
128 Hazards Associated with De-Watering of Pipelines Safety Bulletin issued by OSHA and OPS. Two workers were killed in accidents that occurred during the de-watering of natural gas pipelines, a process conducted following the construction of the pipelines. Also, read if hydrotesting any pipelines.
48 Alert: Catastrophic Failure of Storage Tanks EPA Alert, May 1997.
189 Process Safety Beacon August 2005: Toxic Reaction in Sewer is Fatal Hydrogen sulfide gas was released when sodium hydrosulfide was accidentally mixed with sulfuric acid. Ten workers were exposed to the toxic gas. Two died and eight others were injured.

Category: C16: ISO 14000
170 Environmental Auditing Guide (ISO 14000) The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Document 135/05/E, Revision of part of TN 515/95. Note: Document references to laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
175 Environmental Impacts Of Air Separation Units (ISO 14000) The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Doc 94/03/E, Revision of part of TN 515/95. Document references laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.
167 Guidelines On Environmental Management Systems The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA), IGC Doc 107/03/E. Revision of part of TN 515/95. Note: Document references to laws and regulations of the European Union only. You should identify applicable U.S. regulations and US laws if you plan to use this information in the U.S.

Category: C18: Training Guidance
264 Aviation Instructor’s Handbook US Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, 1999. Note: Good guidance on fundamentals of instructing, for instructors, trainers, coaches, and teachers.
199 Coaching Skills for On-the-Job Trainers NIOSH Publication No. 2005-146 2005. The goal of this document is to describe how to develop or manage an on-the-job training program so that information is passed on from trainer/coach to trainee efficiently and effectively.
259 Train The Trainer Guide A guide to introduce instructors on teaching techniques. By the Naval Air Systems Command, Training Systems Division. source: www.ntsc.navy.mil.
212 CSB Safety Bulletin: Explosion At ASCO: Dangers Of Flammable Gas Accumulation Accumulation of flammable gas in an enclosed space can produce a powerful explosion, destroying lives and property. On January 25, 2005, acetylene flowed into the lime shed...

Category: C19: Lessons Learned
256 Process Safety Beacon August 2006 Static Electricity. A customer was filling an ungrounded gasoline can in the cargo area of a truck when the vapors were ignited by a static electric discharge. The fire caused severe damage to the truck and the gasoline station.
117 Process Safety Beacon April 2004: You Can’t. The Hazard is Invisible Safety alert: Since nitrogen is a colorless, odorless gas that does not provide any indication of danger, it is truly an invisible hazard...
193 S/H/E Bulletin: Large Pipe Support Assembly Collapsed A large pipe support assembly fell from a pipe rack in the utilities area (see photos) at the Carville Styrene Monomer plant. The piping in this rack is large enough diameter to span the approximate 20 foot span without significant deflection. A steam hammer was the most likely immediate cause of the accident.
195 Process Safety Beacon October 2005: Gas Leak Destroys PlantGas Leak Destroys Plant This foundry suffered a natural gas explosion that resulted in three fatalities, six hospitalizations, and $30 million US in damages. The portion of the facility where the explosion occurred was completely destroyed.
198 FRA Safety Advisory: Dangers of Delayed Deliveries of Time-Sensitive Chemicals The Federal Railroad Administration is issuing Safety Advisory 2005–04 advising shippers, consignees, and railroads of the dangers
of allowing cars of ‘‘time-sensitive’’ chemicals to remain undelivered beyond their anticipated date of placement and to recommend enhanced procedures to avoid such occurrences. This action is being taken to improve the safety and reliability of hazardous materials shipments by railroad. FR Notice 10/6/05.
241 CSB Case Study: Polyethylene Wax Processing Facility CSB No. 2005-02-I-TX, June 2006. This case study describes an explosion and fire in a polyethylene wax processing facility operated by Marcus Oil and Chemical in Houston, Texas, December 3, 2004.
201 CSB Case Study: Oil Refinery Fire And Explosion CSB NO. 2004-08-I-NM, October 2005. This case study describes the sudden release of flammable liquid and subsequent fire and explosion that occurred on April 8, 2004 at the Giant Industries’ Ciniza oil refinery, Jamestown, NM. The incident injured six employees and caused evacuation of non-essential employees as well as customers of a nearby travel center and truck stop. Refinery equipment and support structures were damaged. Production at the unit was not resumed until the fourth quarter of 2004, and damage to the unit was in excess of $13 million. Because of the serious nature of the incident—injuries to employees and extensive damages to facilities—the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) produced this Case Study to share lessons learned so that similar occurrences might be prevented.
207 Process Safety Beacon December 2005 A number of chemical facilities have had disastrous events occur during startup activities. In many cases, these events point to the need for a higher level of attention and care than that needed for routine processing.
210 Process Safety Beacon January 2006: Time Sensitive Chemicals – and Sharing Lessons Many chemicals have a "shelf life," they become unstable or reactive
with time in storage...
251 Process Safety Beacon July 2006 Do you have storage pallets that look like this? There was a fire in the manufacturing building which started on or near the pallet...
165 Process Safety Beacon June 2005: Too Many Start--Stop Switches The supervisor then issued the Confined Space Entry permit and two workers entered the vessel and cleaned it for the rest of the shift. The agitator motor was NOT locked out!
215 Evacuation Behavior in Response to the Graniteville, South Carolina, Chlorine Spill Quick Response Research Report 178. By Hazards Research Lab Department of Geography, Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, 2005.
228 Lessons Learned: Pneumatic Test Incident Powerpoint slide show: Incident happened in a non-ExxonMobil facility in Brazil during a pneumatic test of the tank associated piping. A blind was NOT installed to isolate the piping – only block valves were closed. The tank "lifted off" and was found on top of the unit!
229 Lessons Learned: Acetylene Cylinder Incident Powerpoint slideshow: Why we don’t store acetylene in a closed up vehicle!
230 Lessons Learned: Welding (Confined Space) Fatality in Azerbaijan Powerpoint slideshow. Worker died while attempting to repair a weld defect inside a 30 inch pipeline.
260 Lessons Learned: Start Up Incidents Powerpoint slideshow. Source: Texas Chemical Council Safety Committee - Edu Network for communicating safety issues.
108 CPSC Safety Alert: #2004-06 - Static Electrical Charge Sets Mud Tanks On Fire CPSC Safety Alert #2004-06 - Static Electrical Charge Sets Mud Tanks On Fire
Provided by the Canadian Petroleum Safety Council. The Floorhand was taking some garbage out to the garbage bin that was positioned on the side of the lease. As the Floorhand was walking back towards the rig, he saw what appeared to be flames coming over the prefabs on the mud tank side of the rig floor. Includes lessons learned for grounding and bonding equipment to prevent static electricity.
270 Process Safety Beacon December 2006 Liquefied Gas Cylinder Failure.
263 BP Texas City Site Communication: fatality using man lift While operating a JLG brand aerial lift (man lift), a BP contractor employee was fatally injured when he was compressed between the platform control panel of the lift and a 10 inch I-beam.
255 Safety Alert: To operators of "COMAH" oil/fuel storage sites & others storing hazardous substances in large tanks U.K. Health and Safety Executive safety alert on tank level switches. The investigation into the fire and explosion at the Buncefield oil terminal depot on 11 December 2005 is continuing. Enquiries into the workings of the high level safety system to prevent tank overfill have indicated that certain aspects of its installation and testing are critical in ensuring that it works properly. Operators of similar establishments are therefore advised to carry out immediate checks where TAV level switches[1] manufactured by Cynergy3 Components Limited and supplied by them, their predecessor companies[2], or others, are fitted to their storage tanks. Note: Copyright restrictions apply to document.
265 Process Safety Beacon October 2006 Do you store cylinders properly? ...Propylene gas had been released from the relief device on a cylinder valve and ignited. Workers and customers evacuated. The fire spread to adjacent cylinders, which ignited and began exploding, flying into other areas of the facility, and spreading the fire...
267 Enform Safety Alert During a production operation, three workers were performing turnaround activities at a gas plant site. The workers were performing an internal wash of a three-phase separator in accordance with company procedures. Approximately twenty minutes into the cleaning, white smoke was observed from the internal mist extractor followed by a flash fire.

Category: C20: Incident/Investigation Reports
118 Process Safety Beacon May 2004: Hot Work + Undetected Gas Leak = Damage and Injury Safety alert: A welder was grinding near this flow transmitter enclosure. Vapors escaping from the box were ignited by the grinding sparks causing a small explosion...
103 Process Safety Beacon December 2003: Trees, Trees, Confusing Trees, Trees, Confusing Trees Safety alert: Three pictures of “Christmas trees.” The center one is what we expect to see this time of year. In the chemical industry we see the other (piping) “Christmas trees” year-round at work. These “Christmas trees” are actually concentrated concoctions of piping, valves, instruments tubing, gages and fittings.
248 CSB Safety Bulletin: Dangers of Propylene Cylinders in High Temperatures CSB No. 2005-05-B|June 2006, Fire At Praxair St. Louis. This safety bulletin focuses attention on the propylene gas cylinder hazards that contributed to the fire and explosions at the Praxair facility and specific actions that propylene gas vendors can take to prevent similar incidents, which include: installing deluge systems or fixed fire nozzles to cool cylinders in case of a fire; providing barriers to limit fire spread; and using flammable gas detectors in storage areas to provide early detection of venting cylinders.
190 Investigation Report: Honeywell International, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. Chemical Safety And Hazard Investigation Board, Report No. 2003-13-I-LA., August 2005, Honeywell International, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Chlorine Release, July 20, 2003 (7 Injured); Contaminated Antimony Pentachloride Exposure, July 29, 2003 (1 Killed). Hydrogen Fluoride, Release August 13, 2003 (1 Exposed, 1 Injured).
99 Process Safety Beacon June 2003: Dust did This ???? Safety alert: Combustible Dusts: What You Can Do to be Safe!
100 FRA Safety Advisory 2003-02 FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2003-02 advising all persons involved in loading and unloading products from railroad tank cars that they cannot rely on internal excess flow valves to stop the flow of product except under the limited conditions for which these valves were designed and installed.
164 Fatal Accident Investigation Report: BP Texas City Refinery fire and Explosion Fatal Accident Investigation Report, Isomerization Unit Explosion, Interim Report Texas City, Texas, USA, Date of Incident: March 23, 2005, Date of Report: May 12, 2005. According to the report, a series of plant personnel failures before and during startup of a plant process unit led to an explosion and fire, which claimed 15 workers and injured more than 170 people.
87 Process Safety Beacon June 2003: Interlocked for a Interlocked for a Reason Safety alert: This heater was severely damaged during
start up as a result of a fire box explosion...
106 Safety advisory: Potential Service Disruptions in SCADA RSPA's Office of Pipeline Safety is issuing this advisory notice to owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines who use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)systems. (Note: SCADA is used in many industrial applications.)
114 Process Safety Beacon March 2004: What You Can Do to Keep Your Plant Safe in an Electrical Outage Safety alert: On August 14, 2003 shortly after 4:00 PM EDT, a massive power outage occurred in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada that affected about 50 million people.
115 Process Safety Beacon January 2004: Avoid Improper Fuel to Air Mixtures Safety alert: On June 11, 2003, an explosion destroyed the natural gas furnace at the NOVA Chemicals Bayport plant. Before the explosion, an operator noticed flame stability problems with the low NOx burners...
116 Process Safety Beacon February 2004: Flammable Gas in Enclosed Space = BOOM ! Safety alert: A pickup truck with a small cylinder of acetylene stored in the cab was parked for the weekend. Unfortunately, the cylinder had a VERY small leak . . .

Category: C21: Emergency Response
31 Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks Prepared by NIOSH, May 2002.
121 NFPA 1600: Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, 2004 Edition NFPA standard establishes a common set of criteria for disaster management, emergency management and business continuity programs. In addition, it identifies methodologies for exercising those plans and provides a listing of resource organizations within the fields of disaster recovery, emergency management and business continuity planning.
266 Field Product Removal Methods for Tank Cars The handbook presents several general techniques for unloading damaged tank cars. FRA/ORD/92-27, Final Report, prepared by the Association of American Railroads/Transportation Test Center, February 1993.
161 Basic Incident Command System, Independent Study Course (IS195) By FEMA's Management Institute, Jan. 1998. The Incident Command System (ICS) is recognized as an effective system for managing emergencies. The course has been developed as self-instruction but can also be delivered, with the use of an instructor, in a classroom. The course includes a large number of scenarios, examples, and opportunities for students to apply what they have learned.
104 Training Marine Oil Spill Response Workers Under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard OSHA 3172, 2001.
30 Emergency Management Guide for Business & Industry. Prepared by FEMA.
163 Incident Safety Officer Checklist Checklist to be used at the scene by an Incident Safety Officer, 23Nov2004, by ALM Enterprises, shared through LLIS.
110 General Approach to a Hazmat Incident Excerpt from "Hazardous Materials Guide for First Responders."
64 Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide (NRT-1) NRT-1 2001 Update. Provides planning guidance for state and local governments in the development of local emergency response plans. By the National Response Team.
65 Toxic & Combustible Quick Reference Chart 11-99 A quick reference guide to various toxic and combustible gases and their relative densities, flash points, OSHA limits and more. Made available as free download at Scott Instruments' web site.
70 CO Hazards - A First Response Guide Fast, on-site assessment of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be critical for emergency response personnel. This pamphlet walks readers through where, when, and what to do to help prevent and assess CO hazard in or around living spaces. By Scott Instruments.
203 Process Safety Beacon November 2005: Hurricane Katrina––Emergency Response and Recovery In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the United States Gulf Coast causing over 1000 fatalities and billions of dollars in damage. Critical oil and chemical facilities were impacted by this storm.
177 Optimising Emergency Egress from Offices By G. Keith Still, Crowd Dynamics Limited. This document examines problems associated with evacuating office buildings during emergencies and offers useful recommendations on implementing an effective office egress plan.
249 TEPP Model Procedure Hazardous Materials Incident Response Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP)Hazardous Materials Incident Response Procedure, REV 3–10/1/2003. Prepared for the Department of Energy Office of Transportation and Emergency Management.
194 Pre-Deployment Checklist A checklist for first responders preparing to deploy to a disaster. You often have little time to put things in order before leaving so your go-kit needs to be ready. The list provides useful information as to what you need to pack for a deployment.
109 Silhouettes of Rail Cars, Tank Trucks and Chemical Tanks Excerpt from "Hazardous Materials Guide for First Responders." It includes Silhouettes, description of railroad tank car marking system, stencil requirements, typical commodities transported, tank specification descriptions.

Category: C22: Regulations/laws
213 EPA Final Rule: Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfections Byproducts Federal Register 1/4/06 and 1/27/06, 40 CFR Parts 9, 141, and 142.
274 DOT Final Rule: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards Federal Register, 12/29/06, DOT Final Rule, 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 176,178 and 180.
273 EPA Final Rule: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Requirements—Amendments Federal Register, 12/26/06, EPA, Final Rule, 40 CFR Part 112.
258 EPA Final Rule: Hazardous Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous waste Program; Cathode Ray Tubes Federal Register, 7/28/06, Final Rule, 40 CFR Parts 9, 260, 261, and 271.
247 State of Texas: Medical Waste Management Regulations TAC 330.1201 et seq., as of 6/7/06.
246 DOT Final Rule: Hazardous Materials: Infectious Substances; Harmonization with International Standards Federal Register, 6/2/06, 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 175.
233 RCRA Final Rule: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Burden Reduction Initiative Federal Register, 4/4/06, Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Parts 260, 261 et al., Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Burden Reduction Initiative; Final Rule.
156 DOT Final Rule: Response to Appeals; Minor Revisions to the HM223 Rule (Applicability of the Hazmat Regulations to Loading, Unloading and Storage) Federal Register, 4/15/05, 49 CFR Parts 171 and 174, Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading, Unloading, and Storage; Final Rule.
217 DOT Final Rule: Hazardous Materials: Revisions to Civil and Criminal Penalties; Penalty Guidelines Federal Register, 2/17/06, 49 CFR Parts 107 and 171.
93 Federal SPCC Plan Regulations Updated with the July 17, 2002 US EPA final rule
211 EPA Final Rule: RCRA Wastewater Treatment Exemptions for Certain Hazardous Waste Mixtures Federal Register 10/4/05, 40 CFR Part 261.
208 DOT Final Rule: Incorporation of Statutorily Mandated Revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regs Federal Register, 12/9/05, 49 CFR Parts 105, 106, 107, 110, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178 and 180.
202 FRA Final Rule: Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock Federal Register, 10/28/05, Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, 49 CFR Part 224, Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Final Rule.
159 EPA Direct Final Rule: Refrigerant Recycling; Substitute refrigerants (Corrections) Federal Register, 4/13/05, Direct Final Rule.
157 TSCA Section 8(e) Reporting Guide Office of Toxic Substances Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
U.S. EPA, June 1991.
94 SPCC Plan Regulations of the State of Louisiana State rule applies to oil and hazardous substances.
232 BIS Final Rule: Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations Federal Register, 4/27/06, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security; 15 CFR Parts 710 et seq.; Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations; Final Rule.

Category: C23: Professional Development/Communication Skills
153 It is Not Just What You Ask, But How You Ask It: The Art of Building Rapport During Witness Interviews "The Army Lawyer," Aug 1999.
150 Effective Communication, Independent Study By FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
152 Subtle Skills for Building Rapport - Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the Interview Room by Sandoval and Adams, in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, August 2001-good short explanation of NLP basics.
154 How to Give Effective Performance Feedback: Guidelines for Supervisors By Hall, Air War College.
155 Writing User-Friendly Documents How can we be better writers? We believe that the most important goals are these-- • Write for your reader • Write clearly • Write in a visually appealing style.
151 Communicating in Style: Discover How to Communicate with Everyone (and Like It!) PinnacleOne, presentation at 2003 CMAA National Conference, posted by GSA Project Management Center of Expertise - includes NLP as one of the methods .

Category: C25: Engineering/design
216 Excess Flow Valves submitted by PHMSA. January 2006, Draft Final Report, by USDOT, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Category: C26: Testing/analysis/monitoring
197 Volatiles Water Samples at 4°C: Environmental Folklore or Fact? By Rameen Moezzi, Tetra Tech EM, Inc., Paper presented at the EPA 23rd Annual National Conference on Managing Environmental Quality Systems, April 13-16, 2004 Tampa, Florida.

Category: C99: Miscellaneous
196 10 Laws of Managing Information as a Product By Jeffrey Worthington - Chair, Energy and Environmental Division, American Society for Quality, US EPA. Paper presented at the EPA 23rd Annual National Conference on Managing Environmental Quality Systems, April 13-16, 2004 Tampa, Florida.

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