Facilities should review their process systems to determine if they have valves installed that may be subject to this hazard. If so, facilities should conduct a detailed hazard analysis to determine the risk of valve failure. Detailed internal…

1. Test safety system components even if they are new.
2. Do not rely on listening for valve movement as confirmation that a valve is closing; measure downstream pressure to determine if the valve is really sealing properly.
3. …

• Attentiveness to proper procedure would have prevented this incident.
• This incident also underscores is the need for rigorous training on hydrogen properties and behavior, not only for the operators of fueling equipment but also for…

• All tank trailers should have a safely accessible auxiliary shut off valve in case of spills.
• Emergency personnel need to have access to all of the appropriate protective clothing, including shoes. Liquid hydrogen is stored at 20…

Standard procedure must be followed in all cases. Assumptions are made at great risk. Risk also increases with complacency.

1. The plant tried to increase production and decrease workload, but failed to notice the potential negative outcomes of this change.
2. It is necessary to thoroughly simulate all potential negative outcomes of a change in procedures…