Petrochemical & Refining Summit 2019
Manuel Ehrlich
Commissioner and Board Member | U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Speaker Presentation
Keep It in the Pipe: Managing Loss of Primary Containment
It is very important that potentially hazardous materials do not get outside of its containment and cause harm to personal property or the environment. Unfortunately, in 2018, there were reports of significant injuries and fatalities and this continues to cause great harm. What can you do to control leaks, spills and drips within your facility? This session will explore:
• Training your colleagues to ensure they understand the importance of their role in safety measures
• How to encourage your team to ask questions, enquire and make sure everything is in order
• The importance of not becoming complacent and taking things for granted
Speaker Bio
Manuel “Manny” Ehrlich was nominated by President Barack Obama to the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board in January of 2014 and confirmed by the Senate in December 2014. Prior to his appointment, Mr Ehrlich spent over 50 years in the chemical industry in a variety of positions. Most recently, he served as a health, safety and environmental consultant to a broad range of companies across the country.
Mr Ehrlich spent much of his career with BASF Corporation, one of the largest chemical companies in the world. During his time at BASF, Mr Ehrlich worked in a variety of roles, including plant management and eventually leading emergency response efforts across North America. In this capacity he responded to, managed and investigated numerous hazardous materials incidents in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Mr Ehrlich served as the on call chemist for the Chemical Transportation Emergency Response Center (also known as CHEMTREC) in the USA, a 24 hour service that assists responders on the scene of chemical incidents. He also served as a member of the National Fire Protection Association’s committee that develops competency standards for chemical emergency responders.
Mr Ehrlich has a BS in Chemistry from Drexel Institute of Technology, completed graduate studies in Chemistry from Temple University and St. Joseph’s College, completed graduate studies in Chemical Engineering from New York University and received an EdM and MA in Counseling Psychology for Business and Industry from Columbia University.
Speaker Presentation
Keep It in the Pipe: Managing Loss of Primary Containment
It is very important that potentially hazardous materials do not get outside of its containment and cause harm to personal property or the environment. Unfortunately, in 2018, there were reports of significant injuries and fatalities and this continues to cause great harm. What can you do to control leaks, spills and drips within your facility? This session will explore:
• Training your colleagues to ensure they understand the importance of their role in safety measures
• How to encourage your team to ask questions, enquire and make sure everything is in order
• The importance of not becoming complacent and taking things for granted
Speaker Bio
Manuel “Manny” Ehrlich was nominated by President Barack Obama to the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board in January of 2014 and confirmed by the Senate in December 2014. Prior to his appointment, Mr Ehrlich spent over 50 years in the chemical industry in a variety of positions. Most recently, he served as a health, safety and environmental consultant to a broad range of companies across the country.
Mr Ehrlich spent much of his career with BASF Corporation, one of the largest chemical companies in the world. During his time at BASF, Mr Ehrlich worked in a variety of roles, including plant management and eventually leading emergency response efforts across North America. In this capacity he responded to, managed and investigated numerous hazardous materials incidents in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Mr Ehrlich served as the on call chemist for the Chemical Transportation Emergency Response Center (also known as CHEMTREC) in the USA, a 24 hour service that assists responders on the scene of chemical incidents. He also served as a member of the National Fire Protection Association’s committee that develops competency standards for chemical emergency responders.
Mr Ehrlich has a BS in Chemistry from Drexel Institute of Technology, completed graduate studies in Chemistry from Temple University and St. Joseph’s College, completed graduate studies in Chemical Engineering from New York University and received an EdM and MA in Counseling Psychology for Business and Industry from Columbia University.