CESCO Process Safety Management (PSM)

Question 1

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management standard (29 CFR 1910.119), what threshold quantity of a flammable liquid with a flashpoint below 73°F triggers PSM requirements?

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds

Answer

1,000 pounds

Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

50,000 pounds

Question 2

Which PSM element requires employers to document the hazards associated with chemicals used in a process, including toxicity, permissible exposure limits, and physical data?

Accepted Answer

Process Safety Information

Answer

Management of Change

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Process Hazard Analysis

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Operating Procedures

Question 3

The OSHA PSM standard requires a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to be revalidated at least every:

Accepted Answer

5 years

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3 years

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7 years

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10 years

Question 4

Which PHA methodology uses structured guide words such as 'No,' 'More,' 'Less,' and 'Other Than' to systematically identify deviations from design intent?

Accepted Answer

Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)

Answer

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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What-If Analysis

Question 5

Under PSM, what does the Management of Change (MOC) element require before implementing a change to a covered process?

Accepted Answer

Review and authorization of the technical basis, safety impacts, and operating procedure updates

Answer

A third-party audit of the change

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Immediate shutdown of the process until the change is complete

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EPA notification at least 30 days in advance

Question 6

The EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) rule under Clean Air Act Section 112(r) parallels OSHA PSM. For Program 3 processes, which document must facilities submit to the EPA?

Accepted Answer

Risk Management Plan

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Emergency Response Plan

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Hazard Communication Plan

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Source Reduction Plan

Question 7

Which PSM element focuses on ensuring that equipment used in covered processes is designed, installed, and maintained in a safe operating condition?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical Integrity

Answer

Pre-Startup Safety Review

Answer

Hot Work Permits

Answer

Contractors