Oak Farms Dairy - San Antonio - Executive Summary |
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Oak Farms Dairy Process Safety/Risk Management Program Executive Summary Scope and Purpose This manual has been prepared for Oak Farms Dairy in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, and 40 CFR 112 (r)(7), Accidental Release Prevention: Risk Management Plan. Stationary Source and Regulated Substances The stationary source is defined as the Oak Farms Dairy facility located at 1314 Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, Texas. The facility is equipped with a refrigeration system which contains anhydrous ammonia, C.A.S.#7664-41-7. Ammonia is the sole regulated substance with regard to the aforementioned regulations. The maximum quantity of ammonia in the system is 12,500 pounds. Accidental Release Prevention Releases are prevented by a combination of engineering and administrative controls. Engineering controls include automated system shutdown when safe parameters are exceeded. Administrative controls involve manual isolation a nd shutdown procedures to be performed by trained personnel. The system is also equipped with pressure relief valves that operate to prevent damage to system components should pressures reach unsafe levels. Operation of pressure relief valves will result in a controlled release of refrigerant. Worst Case and Alternate Scenarios Computer air models were run based on a worst case release scenario involving the catastrophic structural failure of the system receiver. The receiver contains the largest quantity of ammonia in a single vessel. Results of the model indicate that the toxic endpoint in this scenario would extend to a distance of 1400 yards from the release site. Surrounding community consists of mixed commercial, industrial and residential occupancies. Environmental receptors identified within the toxic endpoint radius include Martinez Creek and its drainage. Likely alternate scenarios resulted in a toxic endpoint within facility boundaries. 5 Year Accident History An incidental release- approximately 85 pounds- occurred on 6 June 1998. Although this amount fell below official notification requirements, local, state and federal authorities were notified as a precautionary measure. A detailed post-incident report is kept on site. Emergency Response Program and Policies Written emergency response procedures are maintained at the facility. All employees are trained to act based on their pre-assigned roles during emergency situations. A fully trained and equipped on-site emergency response team will mitigate unplanned releases. In addition, Oak Farms has a contractual agreement with a third party response contractor to be notified of an uncontrolled release event. Planned Changes to Improve Safety Planned changes to improve safety at the facility include an aggressive inspection program and regular replacement of deteriorated system components. In all cases, improved process technology is employed where feasible. Existing levels of employee pr oficiency are enhanced by regular training and response exercises. |