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 […]
Mechanical Integrity Under 29 CFR 1910.119(j) 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 […]
Pre-Startup Safety Review Under 29 CFR 1910.119(i) 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 […]
Contractor Safety Under 29 CFR 1910.119(h) 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 […]
PSM Training Requirements Under 29 CFR 1910.119(g) PSM training requirements are designed to ensure that employees involved in operating a covered process understand the process, its operating procedures, relevant hazards, emergency operations, and safe work practices. 29 […]
Employee Participation Under 29 CFR 1910.119(c) PSM employee participation requires more than giving workers a finished manual. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(c), employers must create a written plan of action, consult employees and their representatives on process hazard […]
PSM operating procedures are written instructions for safely conducting activities in a covered process. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(f), they must be consistent with current process safety information, cover required operating phases and limits, remain accessible to employees, […]
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a structured, team-based examination used to identify, evaluate, and control hazards in a process covered by OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM). 29 CFR 1910.119(e),, employers must use an appropriate analysis […]
Process safety information (PSI) is the written technical foundation of an OSHA Process Safety Management program. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(d), an employer must compile information about chemical hazards, process technology, and process equipment before conducting a required […]
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) is a performance-based regulatory framework for preventing or minimizing catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals. The federal requirements appear in 29 CFR 1910.119. OSHA Publication 3132 is an explanatory booklet, not a […]
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