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Methanol Safety: Understanding and Managing Risks

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Held Wednesday, July 23, 2008
2:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern time

This webcast covered...
  • Chemical Safety Board Investigation Recommendations from Bethune Point Wastewater Treatment Facility accident 
  • Lessons-learned from the Bethune Point experience and avoid repeating such accidents
  • The physical properties and potential risks associated with methanol
  • Learning from the recent Fire and Safety Drill conducted at Washington D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, and receive link to video
  • Expanding your awareness and knowledge of design considerations

Speakers:

  • Charles B. Bott, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, Associate Professor, Virginia Military Institute, Dept of Civil and Env Engineering
  • Alan J. Callier, P.E., SSoHC Chair, Donohue & Associates
  • Gregory Dolan, Methanol Institute
  • Robert J. Hall, P.E., Chemical Safety Board
  • Gary R. Johnson, P.E., Senior Project Manager, CDM
  • Everett Lallis, CUSA, Washington D.C. Water and Sewer Authority
  • George C. Wellon, P.E., Methanex Corporation

Related Materials
Watch a video animation illustrating the accident that occurred in January 2006 at the Bethune Point wastewater treatment facility in Daytona, Florida, during the removal of a hurricane-damaged steel roof that covered two methanol storage tanks.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
1.5 PDHs will be offered. For PDHs and questions about the webcast, please contact Bonnie Bailey, bbailey@wef.org or 703-684-2400x7737.

Acknowledgments
This Webcast was organized by the WEF Safety, Security, and Occupational Health Committee (SSoHC) in collaboration with the WEF Municipal Wastewater Design Committee, the Methanol Institute, and the Chemical Safety Board.

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