Safe, documented, repeatable

C1D1 environments (general overview)

Hydrocarbon extraction is done in rooms classified as Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations, meaning flammable vapors may be present during normal operation. Typical controls include engineered ventilation and exhaust, gas detection with alarms, intrinsically safe or explosion-proof electrical equipment, fire suppression, and certification and inspection by a professional engineer and the local fire authority. Closed-loop systems should be listed or peer-reviewed by an engineer.

GMP & SOPs

Good Manufacturing Practice means controlled, documented, repeatable processes. I have developed SOPs for lab and extraction operations, trained staff on equipment operation, SOPs and safety, and maintained department documentation and MSDS/SDS records.

QA/QC

• Coordinating third-party product testing and keeping accurate records of test results to support compliance and product release
• Batch record review, in-process inspection and product release QA
• Deviation management, CAPA and root cause analysis
• Earlier QA work at Whirley Drink-Works under GMP and SQF, including 5S projects and training new QC specialists

Safety culture

• Lockout/tagout, chemical handling, spill and emergency response
• Respiratory protection and PPE, fire safety and first aid
• Process safety management (PSM) and HAZOP thinking applied to pressurized solvent systems