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Member Assistance is Requested for Chlorine Emergency Kit Gasket Testing
Member Assistance is Requested for Chlorine Emergency Kit Gasket Testing

CI’s Emergency Preparedness Issue Team (EPIT) is seeking members’ help in conducting testing this year on the chlorine emergency kit Viton® gaskets. During the development of new inspection and storage guidance for the Chlorine Institute Emergency Kits A, B, and C, the EPIT... Continue Reading

Date posted05/24/2024


2024 CHLOREP Team Training Hit Record Attendance!
2024 CHLOREP Team Training Hit Record Attendance!

CI’s 2024 CHLOREP Team Training at the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) in the Jackson, MS area was by all measures considered a success! This year’s training was held from April 29 – May 3 with another record turnout of 127 students and excellent participation by all! ... Continue Reading

Date posted05/24/2024


Justin Cox - Occidental Chemical Corporation
Justin Cox - Occidental Chemical Corporation

May Member Spotlight – Justin Cox (Occidental Chemical Corporation) CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and what you do. I am an Emergency Services Supervisor for OxyChem Houston with a profound passion for emergency management and response, serving the Houston sites for 16 years. I... Continue Reading

Date posted05/24/2024


Seeking Task Group Members!
Seeking Task Group Members!

Task groups are a great way to get involved at CI and share your knowledge and expertise. Most task groups meet monthly via teleconference for one hour and may have some action items; volunteers should expect about 2-3 hours of effort per month when committing to task groups. It is expected that... Continue Reading

Date posted05/3/2024


Health, Environment, Safety and Security Issue Team – 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights
Health, Environment, Safety and Security Issue Team – 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights

There are many places for members with different backgrounds and current responsibilities to become involved. We look forward to hearing YOUR voice on task group calls. Have a question about any of these task groups? Drop a line to Robyn.Brooks@CL2.com. New Task Group Opportunities: Pamphlet 65)... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


Product Stewardship Issue Team – 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights
Product Stewardship Issue Team – 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights

The focus of the PSIT Meeting was to review 2024 Issue Team goals with general membership and solicit for participation in upcoming Task Group activities. The below summary is provided regarding PSIT activities at CI’s 2024 Annual Meeting: Goal 1 – PSIT Publications &... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


Transportation Issue Team - 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights
Transportation Issue Team - 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights

The focus of the Transportation Issue Team (TRN IT) meeting was to review its 2024 annual goals. Members have an opportunity to sign up for some TRN IT task groups through the online sign-up survey. A summary of the issue team’s 2024 goals are below. Incident Reduction Goals Root Cause... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


Geismar, LA - Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training Summary
Geismar, LA - Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training Summary

CI held its first Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training event of the year in New Geismar, LA. Over the course of two days, April 17-18, 108 students were trained. The student makeup included not only first responders, but industry was also represented. The free training... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


We Need Your Help for Chlorine Emergency Kit Gasket Testing
We Need Your Help for Chlorine Emergency Kit Gasket Testing

CI’s Emergency Preparedness Issue Team (EPIT) is seeking members’ help in conducting testing this year on the chlorine emergency kit Viton® gaskets. During the development of new inspection and storage guidance for the Chlorine Institute Emergency Kits A, B, and C, the EPIT... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


Manage Your Email Preferences
Manage Your Email Preferences

You may have noticed that the Members Only portion of the CI website has been updated and is now referred to as the Member Compass. Haven’t had a chance to check out the new members-only website yet? Setup your new login by following the prompts on this webpage. The Member Compass is an area... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


Seeking Consultants for CI's Consultant List
Seeking Consultants for CI's Consultant List

The Chlorine Institute is currently in the process of updating our list of consultants! We maintain a list of professionals that have stated to have experience in the chlor-alkali industry. This list is sent out during responses to technical service inquiries and has been a highly requested... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


CI Staff Tour Bayer
CI Staff Tour Bayer

On April 11, 2024, after the conclusion of CI's Annual Meeting, multiple staff members visited Bayer's Luling, LA facility for a tour of their largest phosphorous trichloride manufacturing unit - a critical precursor to global crop protection products. During the tour, process expert personnel... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024