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1. Overview of Process Safety Biodiesel

Learn about the importance of process safety management in the biodiesel industry, including prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and restoration. Explore case studies of fires and catastrophic releases in biodiesel facilities and understand the toxicity of chemicals such as methanol and sodium hydroxide. Gain knowledge on process hazard analysis, compliance with fire prevention standards, standard operating procedures, safe work procedures, mechanical integrity, management of change, auditing process safety systems, and emergency response procedures.

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1. Overview of Process Safety Biodiesel

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  1. 1. Overview of Process SafetyBiodiesel Process Safety Management for Biofuels This material was produced under grant SH-19479-09-60-F-36 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

  2. “a management system” “prevention of” “preparedness for” “mitigation of” “response to” “restoration from“ PSM DEFINITION

  3. catastrophic releases of chemicals or energy PSM DEFINITION

  4. Release of Toxic Chemicals

  5. Fires in the biodiesel industry Date Location Description Oct., 2009 Savannah, GA “Significant damage”; one worker hospitalized with a broken leg. Sept., 2009 Osceola County, FL Facility completely destroyed July, 2009 Burbank, WA Facility had to be demolished May, 2009 Brewster, MN “Substantial loss” to the plant

  6. Fires in the biodiesel industry Date Location Description July 7, 2006 New Plymouth, Idaho Blue Sky Biodiesel – Son of owner was killed after welding torch caused tank to explode Feb., 2006 Bakersfield, CA American Biofuels' plant was demolished after a methanol tote fell off a forklift.

  7. Bakersfield, CA Methanol Fire • Methanol is one of the most dangerous chemicals handled at a biodiesel facility. • It is very flammable with a flashpoint of 52 ‘F. • It is also necessary since it transforms fats or oils into the fuel and liberates triglycerides as a marketable coproduct. • A one gallon spill of methanol led to the Bakersfield fire.

  8. Methanol Toxicity Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is highly toxic. Drinking 10 ml (1/3 fluid ounce) can cause blindness, and as little as 100 ml (3-1/2 fluid ounces) can cause death.

  9. Methanol Toxicity Methanol exposures can cause blindness or even death. These severe effects can be caused by ingestion, inhalation, and also through skin absorption. Know the health effects of methanol and the precautions to take! READ THE Material Safety Data Sheet!

  10. Methanol Toxicity Methanol exposures can cause blindness or even death. These severe effects can be caused by ingestion, inhalation, and also through skin absorption. Know the health effects of methanol and the precautions to take! READ THE Material Safety Data Sheet!

  11. Sodium hydroxide Sodium hydroxide, also called caustic soda and lye, can be fatal if swallowed. It is HARMFUL IF INHALED. It can CAUSE BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. It CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS. It REACTS WITH WATER, ACIDS AND OTHER MATERIALS.

  12. Remaining Course Material • Process Hazard Analysis • Compliance with fire prevention standards. • Standard Operating Procedures • Safe work Procedures • Mechanical Integrity • Management of Change • Auditing Process Safety systems • Emergency response procedures

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