Isn chlorine gas federally regulated?
The government does require RMPs (Risk Management Plans) for water and wastewater facilities storing over 2500 lbs of gas chlorine. OSHA requires similar PSMs (Process Safety Management plans) for the manufacturing sector, if storing over 1500 lbs. We see this as a good thing and to your benefit as such plans enhance safety through planning and prevention. Having such a plan in place, and being able to say so is a far stronger position for your facility, than not having one and choosing to use a form of hypochlorite which is up to 7 times more likely to be the source of an accident or explosion. more…
