The CSB issues safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence or reduce the likelihood or consequences of similar incidents or hazards in the future. Recommendations are issued to a variety of parties, including government entities, safety organizations, trade unions, trade associations, corporations, emergency response organizations, educational institutions, and public interest groups. Recommendations are published in CSB reports and are closed only by vote of the Board. The CSB tracks all recommendations and communicates regularly with recommendations recipients to ensure that the recommended corrective actions are implemented. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions about CSB recommendations.
2019-03-I-IL-1
Develop hazardous gas detection and alarm programs and associated procedures based on manufacturer specifications, current codes, standards, and industry good practice guidance, for all hazardous gases that could be released near workers, including hydrogen. The program must address proper installation, calibration, inspection, maintenance, training, and routine operations. Ensure such hazardous gas detection and alarm systems are functional at all times. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Develop hazardous gas detection and alarm programs and associated procedures based on manufacturer specifications, current codes, standards, and industry good practice guidance, for all hazardous gases that could be released near workers, including hydrogen. The program must address proper installation, calibration, inspection, maintenance, training, and routine operations. Ensure such hazardous gas detection and alarm systems are functional at all times.
2019-03-I-IL-2
Establish a safety management system that addresses process safety at the AB Specialty Waukegan, Illinois facility. Include in that system elements recommended in industry guidance publications, including Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) publications Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety and Guidelines for Implementing Process Safety Management. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Establish a safety management system that addresses process safety at the AB Specialty Waukegan, Illinois facility. Include in that system elements recommended in industry guidance publications, including Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) publications Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety and Guidelines for Implementing Process Safety Management.
2019-03-I-IL-3
Incorporate into operations and activities at AB Specialty the specific elements recommended in CCPS’s Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards, which are: 1. Put into place a system to manage chemical reactivity hazards 2. Collect reactivity hazard information 3. Identify chemical reactivity hazards 4. Test for chemical reactivity 5. Assess chemical reactivity risks 6. Identify and implement process controls and risk management options 7. Document chemical reactivity risks and management decisions 8. Communicate and train on chemical reactivity hazards 9. Investigate chemical reactivity incidents 10. Review, audit, manage change in, and improve hazard management practices and programs. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Incorporate into operations and activities at AB Specialty the specific elements recommended in CCPS’s Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards, which are:
1. Put into place a system to manage chemical reactivity hazards
2. Collect reactivity hazard information
3. Identify chemical reactivity hazards
4. Test for chemical reactivity
5. Assess chemical reactivity risks
6. Identify and implement process controls and risk management options
7. Document chemical reactivity risks and management decisions
8. Communicate and train on chemical reactivity hazards
9. Investigate chemical reactivity incidents
10. Review, audit, manage change in, and improve hazard management practices and programs.