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CALARP 101 M-A1

Monday 8am to 9:45am

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	21 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Daniel Abellon, Linnea Chandler
Objective	Introduction to the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) program.
Description	This course is intended to discuss high-level concepts of the CalARP program. Topics covered include the history of CalARP, program applicability, Risk Management Plans (RMP), prevention program elements, examples of common industries, and common violations.
Presentation	CalARP 101

APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAMs M-A2

Monday 1pm to 4:45pm

Room	CYPRESS-AB
Seating	104 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Eileen Woodbury, Alvin Dong, Jesus Salazar
Objective	An overview of ammonia refrigeration operational knowledge needed to conduct effective regulatory audits and inspections.
Description	Real world applications of P&ID drawings within select RMP prevention program elements for program 2 and program 3. Includes inspection tips and best practices.
Presentation	APPLICATIONS OF P&ID DRAWINGS WITHIN SELECT PREVENTION PROGRAM

AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF PHAS FOR AUDITORS AND INDUSTRY TU-A1

Tuesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	47 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Samuel Calvert, Jeffrey Geiger
Objective	Equip auditors and industry with knowledge of PHA methodologies & common regulatory issues
Description	In this presentation, we will dive into the realm of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), a cornerstone in industrial safety and risk management. We will dissect various PHA methodologies, evaluating their merits and limitations, with a spotlight on the HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) approach. Finally, we will discuss the issues, regulatory and otherwise, that we commonly observe during audits.
Presentation	An In-Depth Exploration of PHAs for Auditors and Industry

CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES TU-A2

Tuesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	50 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
Objective	Participants will gain an understanding of CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements and IIAR 7.
Description	This course will review CalARP Program Level 2 and 3 operating procedure requirements as well as provide best practices for developing and reviewing operating procedures. Additionally, ammonia refrigeration specific industry standard requirements will be covered as described in IIAR 7-2019 American National Standard for Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
Presentation	CURRENT AND ACCURATE OPERATING PROCEDURES

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS TU-A3

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	1 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Elizabeth Brega, Rick Sakow, Mark Wingard, Cyntia Steiner, Michael Dossey, Andrew Kong, ROBERT SALGADO
Objective	This panel discussion will provide participants with an overview of federal, state, and local programs involved in accidental release prevention.
Description	This panel discussion will entail presentations from representatives of US EPA, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, CalEPA, Cal/OSHA, and Contra Costa County CUPA. Each presentation will address each agencies role and involvement in the universe of accidental release prevention. Following the presentations will be an open question and answer session.
Presentation	ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS

2015 TORRANCE REFINERY EXPLOSION: INDUSTRY IMPACTS THEN AND NOW TU-A4

Tuesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	19 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Melike Yersiz
Objective	Understand how the Chemical Safety Board drives chemical safety excellence through investigation of incidents such as the Torrance refinery explosion.
Description	In 2015, an explosion occurred in an FCC unit at a Torrance, CA refinery. The CSBs investigation resulted in a recommendation to ensure the lessons from this incident are learned broadly throughout the refining industry. Then, in 2018, another FCC unit explosion occurred in Wisconsin, which the CSB also investigated. The CSB will discuss both incidents and how they have been shaping the industry through ongoing knowledge-sharing improvements.
Presentation	2015 Torrance Refinery Explosion: Industry Impacts Then and Now

CALARP OFFSITE CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS W-A1

Wednesday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	37 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
Objective	Participants will gain an understanding of offsite consequence analysis requirements, common modeling tools and underlying methodology.
Description	This course will outline the CalARP offsite consequence analysis requirements; model worst-case and alternative release scenarios for toxic gasses, toxic liquids, toxic solids and flammable substances; demonstrate use of common modeling tools (RMP*Comp, ALOHA, Marplot and tables in EPA's Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis); and explain the underlying methodology used to estimate the distance to toxic end point.
Presentation	CalARP Offsite Consequence Analysis

AMMONIA HAZMAT RESPONSE IT'S ALL ABOUT COMPETENCY. W-A2

Wednesday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	16 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Scott Melton, Eileen Woodbury, William Grass
Objective	This session is to provide the participants an opportunity to better understand how Codes and Performance work together to have a successful outcome.
Description	The course will take a deep look into 1910.120 and how it can be applied to an industrial ammonia release event. The course will further look into the performance-based decisions that must be made during these events. Leading to a better understanding of how competency is a must and that codes alone can't address all the possibilities.

CALARP 201 W-A3

Wednesday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	16 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, Dominick Salazar
Objective	Intermediate review and explanation of the CalARP requirements with detailed examples of commonly regulated industries
Description	The CalARP 201 class is intended for those with a basic understanding of the CalARP regulation. It will provide a brief review of applicability and program level determination and differences, with an emphasis on detailed examples of compliance related to the various program elements (PHAs, MI, SOPs etc.) for prominent industries.
Presentation	CalARP 201

MOC-O-NAUTS: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE OF CHANGE W-A4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	73 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Rizo
Objective	Learn MOC principles, regulatory compliance, distinguish temporary vs. permanent MOCs, apply procedures, and analyze cases.
Description	Embark on a cosmic journey as MOC-o-Nauts and explore the vast universe of change! Navigate MOC principles, chart your course through regulatory compliance, and master the optimal techniques. Navigate between temporary and permanent MOCs, execute procedures, and dissect real-life cosmic cases.

MECHANICAL INTEGRITY INSPECTION OF AN NH3 VESSEL TH-A1

Thursday 8am to 9:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	55 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Peter Thomas
Objective	The purpose of this presentation is to provide instructions for performing a mechanical integrity inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel.
Description	Mechanical integrity (MI) is a cornerstone of a CalARP Program. This presentation will provide instructions for performing an MI inspection of an ammonia refrigeration pressure vessel using the checklists contained in ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 Appendix B. Topics covered will include: - IIAR 6 Appendix B Checklists - Labeling requirements - Nameplates - Types of corrosion - Insulation - Supports and foundations - Relief valves - Common deficiencies
Presentation	Mechanical Integrity Inspection of an Ammonia Vessel

UNDERSTANDING COMMON RAGAGEPS TH-A2

Thursday 10am to 11:45am

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	44 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chad Collin
Objective	Overview of common RAGAGEPs such as anhydrous ammonia, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and petroleum.
Description	Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) vary based on the substance and covered process. This course will provide an overview of RAGAGEP requirements as well as its application to common substances. Finally we'll look at RAGAGEP examples in the field. Substances in this discussion will include anhydrous ammonia, sulfur dioxide, chlorine and petroleum.
Presentation	TH-A2 UNDERSTANDING COMMON RAGAGEPS

HUMAN FACTORS TH-A3

Thursday 1pm to 2:45pm

Room	SANDPEBBLE-DE
Seating	60 of 110 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Zepeda
Objective	This class will provide basic guidance on how to properly assess compliance with human factors requirements.
Description	The class consists of an overview of the broad definition of human factors, how they present themselves throughout other CalARP program elements, and when facilities should consider human factors issues. Additionally, an overview of the method used by Contra Costa Health (CCH) to determine whether qualifying stationary sources are systematically and adequately addressing human factors concerns as specified by CalARP regulations.