Chemical Safety Workshops

     The Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership (CEPP) has conducted Chemical Safety Workshops since 2014. The initial workshops focused on federal regulatory requirements for chemical safety. Recent workshops provided an in-depth chemical hazard assessment of several counties in Colorado. 

​                   Federal Regulatory Workshop Goals

1. ​Increase industry and responder awareness of federal programs that regulate chemical safety and security.
2. Strengthen community planning and preparedness for chemical emergencies.
3. Strengthen Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC) capabilities.

​                             Local Workshop Goals

1. Provide a high-level overview of the hazardous material threat from transportation and fixed facilities in the county/region.
2. Ensure regulated industry understands local and state response capabilities.
3. Increase participation in Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC).

                    Plan Your County's Workshop
     If your county is interested in having a workshop, please review the presentation linked below and contact us at info@cepp.org or using the contact us form on our home page.

Chemical Safety Workshop Presentation

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Key Takeaways from Local Chemical Safety Workshops

      Key Takeaways for Facilities

• Participate in your LEPC.
• Be aware of the impact a hazardous materials release from your facility could have on the community.
• Make sure information you share is accurate, up-to-date, and informative.
• Conduct on-site tours and exercises with your local response community.
• If a response is needed, a knowledgeable liaison in the Command Post is essential for a coordinated response.
• HAZMAT responses take time.

      Key Takeaways for First Responders

• Evaluate the capabilities needed to respond to HAZMAT incidents and build towards that requirement.
• Support HAZMAT facilities in exercises and planning to improve and enhance pre-incident coordination in HAZMAT emergency response.
• Support this public-private partnership by continuing to attend the LEPC and build relationships with the HAZMAT ​facilities in your response area.

      Key Takeaways for Public Citizens

• The best way to access and understand public HAZMAT information is to participate in your LEPC.
• Be aware of the response capabilities in the community where you work and live.
• Build relationships with your response community through the LEPC and participation in trainings and exercises.
• Understand and be aware of the environment around you.
• Additional hazardous materials information is available at enviro.epa.gov.

Chemical Safety Guidance
ASTM E3241-20 Local Emergency Planning Coordination & Cooperatio

​NASTTPO analysis and LEPC guidance on RMP reconsideration rule 
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PHMSA FR LNG by Rail

​CO Hazardous & Nuclear Route Restrictions

Locate contact information for your Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) here.

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Federal Chemical Safety Regulations Webinars

     The Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership (CEPP) and the Colorado Emergency Planning Committee (CEPC) conducted a series of webinars on the federal programs that regulate chemical safety.  Representatives from EPA, OSHA, and DHS/CISA described their respective programs,  explained reporting requirements, and clarified chemical safety responsibilities of Industry.

     These webinars reached a broad audience of regulated industry and government agencies throughout Colorado and beyond (we had international attendees as well). They provided the attendees with a greater understanding of the federal regulations that govern chemical hazards with a focus on the transportation component and fostered collaboration between regulated industry, response agencies, and community partners during emergency planning efforts.

The presentations used during the webinars can be found on the training page located here.

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Federal Chemical Safety Regulatory Resources

DHS/CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
CFATS Home Page
CFATS Risk Based Performance Standards
CFATS Overview
CFATS Tiering Methodology
CFATS Top Regulated Chemicals of Interest
     Chemicals of Interest Trifold
CFATS The Role of First Responders
CFATS Risk-Based Performance Standards
     8 - Cyber
     9 - Response
     11 - Training
     12 - Screening for Terrorist Ties
Secure Your Chemicals - Before, During, & After a Pandemic

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

​EPA Home Page
​AWIA section 2018 Factsheet for Water Sector
AWIA EPCR Factsheet for SERC, TERC, and LEPC
EPCRA Fact Sheet 2020
​Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule Implications
Risk Management Program Reconsideration Rule Sheet
RMP Fact Sheet


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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

​OSHA Hazard Communication
Employer Responsibilities
Confined Space Guidance for General Industry 
and Construction
Process Safety Management Guidelines and Quick Card
Hazard Communication Standard Labels Quick Card
Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms
Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram
Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets