TL;DR Dewatering in construction excavations is governed by 29 CFR 1926.651(h). Employees shall not enter an excavation with accumulated or accumulating water unless adequate precautions are in place. The six primary dewatering hazards are: soil […]
TL;DR A construction safety risk assessment is the employer’s structured process for identifying, evaluating, and controlling jobsite hazards before work begins. 29 CFR 1926.20(b) requires frequent and regular inspections by a competent person; 29 CFR […]
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 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 […]
osha-1910-119-appendix-a OSHA 1910.119 Appendix A provides the threshold quantities used for one important PSM coverage route. The official table identifies each entry by chemical name, Chemical Abstracts Service number where available, and threshold quantity in […]
A PSM block flow diagram or simplified process flow diagram provides a visual overview of the covered process and its major streams. Under 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(B), process-technology information must include a block flow diagram or simplified process flow […]
Hot Work Permit Requirements Under 29 CFR 1910.119(k) 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 […]
Introduction to Process Safety Management (OSHA 3132) Process Safety Management (PSM) is a regulatory framework established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under standard OSHA 3132 and codified in 29 CFR 1910.119. The […]
Welcome to our highly specific safety protocol document. Specifically, executing structural base operations safely requires targeted planning. Therefore, this document provides the exact Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) for Rebar Fixing & Assembly Work. […]
Introduction Scaffolding is widely used in construction, maintenance, and industrial projects, but it also presents significant fall and structural hazards if not properly managed. Because of these risks, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) […]
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