| Document ID (ISN) | 28436 |
| CIS number |
78-227 |
| Year |
1976 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Guidelines for risk evaluation and loss prevention in chemical plants. |
| Bibliographic information |
Manufacturing Chemists Association, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20009, USA, 1976. 21p. Illus. 46 ref. |
| Abstract |
Methods are outlined for programmes to increase safety by application of accident, fire and explosion prevention principles. The purpose and factors involved in risk evaluation are given; loss estimation procedures and a worksheet are shown. The reasons for and kind and organisation of loss prevention reviews are described. Loss prevention check lists are included. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
chemical industry; USA; safety planning; hazard evaluation; total loss control |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
explosion prevention; fire prevention; check lists; directive; safety programmes |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Safety programmes
Risk evaluation
Chemical industry
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