In June of 2015, OSHA instituted a new regulatory requirement for plant process equipment, commonly known as RAGAGEP, Recognized and Generally Acceptable Good Engineering Practices. This is a Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard, which basically says that all equipment storing or handling hazardous chemicals must be designed, fabricated, and maintained according to established industry standards.
For Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) tanks, vessels, and piping systems, compliance with RAGAGEP requires adherence to recognized standards such as ASME RTP-1, ASME B31.3 (Chapter X), and ASTM specifications, along with documented inspection programs.
Maverick Applied Science assists plant owners and engineers in navigating RAGAGEP requirements by performing baseline integrity assessments, verifying design compliance, and establishing sound mechanical integrity inspection protocols.