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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.
PSM DEFINITION
“a management system” “prevention of”“preparedness for”“mitigation of”“response to”“restoration from“
PSM DEFINITION
catastrophic releases of
chemicals or
energy
Release of Toxic Chemicals
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Remaining Course Material
1. Process Hazard Analysis
2. Compliance with fire prevention standards.
3. Standard Operating Procedures
4. Safe work Procedures
5. Mechanical Integrity
6. Management of Change
7. Auditing Process Safety systems
8. Emergency response procedures