Safety design reviews environmental concerns

Technical and trade organi2ations are concerned with safety and the environment. The Chlorine Institute in North America and Euro Chlor in Western Europe are examples of organi2ations dedicated to the safe production, transport, and use of chlorine. Ha2ard and operabiHty studies (HAZOP) reviews for new designs, plants, and expansions (135) have become required by poHcy in many operating companies. Papers on safety and environmental subjects are given at most technical meetings (136—138). 

When dealing with any industrial solvent, environmental, health, and safety (EH S) issues are among the most critical concerns for workers. The chemical industry segments which produce solvents support responsible environmental uses of the chemicals as well as safe work practices. These concerns for environmentally acceptable practices are in part the result of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The EPA endeavors to implement federal laws designed to protect the country s air, water, and soil from harmful pollution. The enactment of these important laws, which have helped the EPA accomplish their task of limiting pollution of the enviromnent, are reviewed in this chapter. 

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