Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE FOR HAZARDS ANALYSIS EVALUATION GUIDE FOR AVAILABLE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ADDRESSING EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING [Pg.268]

Understanding the planning processes described in these documents and how the information being assembled will be used is a prerequisite for determining which computer application will best address the specific set of needs involved. [Pg.268]

Section 1. Provides a checklist for evaluating the computer hardware (equipment) and additional software (programs) required to operate the system. The flexibility and ease of use of the system and the availability of training and other types of vendor support are also addressed. [Pg.268]

The next sections of the checklist are based on the structure of the Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis, and include [Pg.268]

Section 2. Hazards Identification (assembling facility, transportation route, and chemical data) [Pg.268]

The first part of this section is an edited version of Appendix K of the Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis. This appendix is entitled "Evaluation Guide for Available Computer Applications Addressing Emergency Response Planning". (EPA document)... [Pg.267]

The handbook additionally provides an extensive overview and comparison of commercially available computer systems and software for chemical emergency planning. This section provides technical guidance for hazard analysis and identification implementing regulatory requirements and descriptions of computer applications and systems applicable under SARA Title III. [Pg.320]

EPA, FEMA and DOT, 1987, Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis, Emergency Planning for Extremely Hazardous Substances, December. [Pg.477]

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