Understanding the IIAR 9 MSSE | Blog No. 43
When managing ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards is essential. One critical tool for...
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Micah Hicks
- Sep 3
- 3 min
Understanding Management of Change (MOC) | Blog No. 42
In industries where safety is paramount, change is inevitable. However, managing these changes properly is crucial to maintaining safe...
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Micah Hicks
- Aug 13
- 3 min
Common Mistakes Facilities Make with Their PSM Programs | Blog No. 41
Managing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs can be complex. Many facilities inadvertently slip up in ways that might seem minor but...
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Micah Hicks
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Understanding Relief Vent Analysis | Blog No. 40
In the realm of industrial refrigeration, particularly with ammonia systems, managing pressure relief is vital for safety and regulatory...
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Micah Hicks
- Jul 30
- 3 min
The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures | Blog No. 39
In the complex world of industrial operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) play a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency,...
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Micah Hicks
- Jul 23
- 2 min
What is a PHA? | Blog No. 38
What is a PHA? Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a methodical approach used in industries handling hazardous materials to identify...
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Micah Hicks
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Why Do I Need a PSM Compliance Audit? | Blog No. 37
Understanding Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance Audits In industrial settings, a Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance...
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Eli Macha, President
- Jul 2
- 2 min
SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Deference: Effects on EPA RMP and OSHA PSM | Blog No. 36
The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Chevron deference, a legal doctrine established nearly 40 years ago, has substantial...
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Micah Hicks
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Why Your Facility Needs Annual Mechanical Integrity Inspections | Blog No. 35
Ensuring the mechanical integrity of your system is crucial for operating in a safe, efficient, and compliant workspace. For those...
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Eli Macha, President
- Jun 18
- 2 min
RMP & PSM Regulations in New York | Blog No. 34
Most states do not have their own version of the RMP and PSM regulations. One notable exception is California, which has the California...
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Eli Macha, President
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Is Metallurgical Grade Ammonia Acceptable for Refrigeration? | Blog No. 33
No one doubts that refrigeration grade ammonia is acceptable for ammonia refrigeration systems. But what about metallurgical grade...
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Eli Macha, President
- Jun 4
- 1 min
Changes to the CalARP & HMBP Regulations | Blog No. 32
Facilities in California with hazardous materials (especially covered processes) need to be aware of important regulatory changes....
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Eli Macha, President
- May 28
- 8 min
Public Review of IIAR 6 | Blog No. 31
The public review period for BSR/IIAR 6-202X ended yesterday, May 27, 2024. IIAR 6 was originally published in 2019, so this is only the...
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Eli Macha, President
- May 21
- 2 min
When does the life of a process end? | Blog No. 30
Recently, I published a survey on LinkedIn asking the question: How long do PHA reports need to be kept on file? Here are the results...
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Eli Macha, President
- May 14
- 2 min
Low Hanging Fruit that Auditors ALWAYS look for – It’s easy to fix! | Blog No. 29
I wanted to end this series on preparing for an inspection by going over some more of that “low hanging fruit” we talked about earlier....
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Eli Macha, President
- May 10
- 3 min
The RMP SCCAP Rule Changes are Effective Today: May 10, 2024 | Blog No. 28
Summary On February 27, 2024, the EPA completed the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule, intending to,...
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Eli Macha, President
- May 7
- 2 min
Don’t get punished for doing the right thing! | Blog No. 27
This trick is so simple and so few take advantage of it! Hopefully your facility is implementing the Management of Change (MOC) and...
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Eli Macha, President
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Auditing Mechanical Integrity (I’m Giving Away my CHEAT SHEET) | Blog No. 26
I remember auditing a mechanical integrity program in Texas down near the border when I heard a rather unique response to one of my...
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Eli Macha, President
- Apr 2
- 2 min
What the EPA Doesn’t Want You to Know… | Blog No. 25
I have to tell you this story about a time when we stumped an EPA inspector. I was with my previous firm in California helping a cold...
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Eli Macha, President
- Mar 26
- 2 min
FREE Checklist to Prepare You for ANY Audit (Avoid 6-figure fines!) | Blog No. 24
Failing to complete these recurring PSM activities often results in SIX-FIGURE fines from the EPA. I wanted to share this checklist so...
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