Chapter 4. Essential Management Practices

  1. Robert W. Johnson,
  2. Steven W. Rudy,
  3. Stephen D. Unwin

Published Online: 16 AUG 2010

DOI: 10.1002/9780470925300.ch4

Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards

Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards

How to Cite

Johnson, R. W., Rudy, S. W. and Unwin, S. D. (2003) Essential Management Practices, in Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470925300.ch4

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 16 AUG 2010
  2. Published Print: 1 MAR 2003

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780816908967

Online ISBN: 9780470925300

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Keywords:

  • chemical reactivity hazard management;
  • line responsibility;
  • management support;
  • resource allocation;
  • inherent safety reviews

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Put into Place a System to Manage Chemical Reactivity Hazards

  • Collect Reactivity Hazard Information

  • Identify Chemical Reactivity Hazards

  • Test for Chemical Reactivity

  • Assess Chemical Reactivity Risks

  • Identify Process Controls and Risk Management Options

  • Document Chemical Reactivity Risks and Management Decisions

  • Communicate and Train on Chemical Reactivity Hazards

  • Investigate Chemical Reactivity Incidents

  • Review, Audit, Manage Change, and Improve Hazard Management Practices and Program