PSM contractor safety divides important duties between the host employer and the contract employer when contractors perform work on or adjacent to a covered process. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(h), the host evaluates and communicates process-related conditions, while […]
A pre-startup safety review (PSSR) is OSHA’s final readiness check before highly hazardous chemicals are introduced into a new covered process or a significantly modified process. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(i), the review must confirm design conformity, adequate procedures, […]
A PSM hot work permit is required for hot work performed on or near a process covered by OSHA Process Safety Management. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(k), the permit must document that applicable fire-prevention and protection requirements have been […]
PSM mechanical integrity is the system used to keep specified process equipment suitable, correctly installed, inspected, tested, maintained, and safe for its intended service. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(j), employers must establish written procedures, train maintenance employees, inspect […]
PSM management of change is the written system used to evaluate and control changes before they affect a covered process. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(l), an employer must establish and implement procedures for changes to process chemicals, technology, […]
A PSM incident investigation is required for each incident that resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in, a catastrophic release of a highly hazardous chemical in the workplace. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(m), the investigation must start promptly […]
PSM emergency planning and response requires an employer to establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38. Paragraph 1910.119(n) also requires the plan to include procedures for handling small releases […]
A PSM compliance audit evaluates whether the procedures and practices developed under 29 CFR 1910.119 are adequate and are being followed. Under paragraph 1910.119(o), the employer must certify that this evaluation occurs at least every three years. The […]
PSM trade secrets cannot be used to withhold information needed to perform specified Process Safety Management duties. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(p), employers must make all information necessary for designated PSM work available without regard to its possible […]
OSHA 1910.109 and Process Safety Management intersect most directly in paragraph 1910.109(k). Under 29 CFR 1910.109(k)(2) and (k)(3), the manufacture of explosives and the manufacture of pyrotechnics must comply with 29 CFR 1910.119. This is a narrow but […]
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