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ABD00027882 PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS; EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS 1910.119 EFFECTIVE MAY 26,1992 1 What is the purpose of OSHA'S Process Safety Management Regulation9 To help protect employees and near-by communities by preventing or minimizing the release of highly hazardous chemicals 2 Which facilities must comply with the Process Safety Management Regulation9 Any facility which uses one or more toxic or reactive chemicals on OSHA'S Appendix A list in amounts equal to exceeding threshold quantities, produces explosives or pyrotechnics, or uses 10,000 pounds or more of flammable liquids or gases 3 How can you determine if the Process Safety Management regulation is applicable? Obtain a copy of the regulation and compare the chemicals in Appendix A to the chemicals in your inventory 4 Explain Employee Participation A company must have a written plan of action. Appropriate employees must be informed and involved and have access to information 5 Explain Process Safety Information A company must have written information about chemicals, processes, technology, and equipment which is current, complete, and accurate. 6. Explain Process Hazard Analysis A PHA is an oraganized, systematic effort to identify the hazard potential of any process which uses or creates hazardous chemicals A team, which must include a person knowledgeable on the process and a person knowledgeable about the analysis method being used, conducts the PHA ABD00027883 7 Explain Operating Procedures It requires written procedures for all processes involving the chemicals in Appendix A The procedures must be available to appropriate employees The procedures must be updated and certified as accurate at least annually 8 Explain Training Provide initial training and refresher training every three years Evaluate effectiveness of training and document all training 9 Explain Contractors Screen contractors Contractors and employers each have responsibility for safety 10 Explain Pre-Startup Safety Review A PSSR is required as a check that a new unit or modification to a unit is ready for safe startup 11 Explain Mechanical Integrity Prevention of equipment failure It requires written procedurs, training, testing and inspections 12 Explain Hot-Work Permit. It requires permit issuance that is kept on file until the work is completed 13 Explain Management Of Change Develop written procedures, update PSI and operating procedures, and retrain employees 14 Explain Incident Investigation Use a team and begin investigation within 48 hours of an incident Prepare a report and address all the recommendations 15 Explain Emergency Preparedness and Response A written plan for meeting all emergencies 16 Explain Compliance Audits Every 3 years conduct an audit and prepare a written report Explain Trade Secrets - Does not apply to Aberdeen ( Will be handled by Corporate ) i \; t i i