CESCO Process Safety Management (PSM) 2

Question 1

Under OSHA PSM, a Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) is required before introducing a highly hazardous chemical to a process when:

Accepted Answer

A new facility is started up or a significant modification has been made to an existing process

Answer

PSSR is required for new facilities and when modifications are significant enough to require a change in the process safety information, ensuring all elements are in place before startup.

Question 2

OSHA PSM requires employers to investigate incidents that resulted in or could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release. The investigation must begin:

Accepted Answer

Within 48 hours of the incident

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119(m) requires that incident investigations be initiated as promptly as possible, but no later than 48 hours following the incident.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 elements of OSHA's Process Safety Management standard?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Impact Assessment

Answer

Environmental Impact Assessment is an NEPA requirement for federal actions, not an element of OSHA's PSM standard, which focuses on preventing catastrophic chemical releases at fixed facilities.

Question 4

Under PSM, how long must employers retain the five most recent compliance audit reports?

Accepted Answer

Until the next audit is completed

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119(o)(3) requires employers to retain the two most recent compliance audit reports, not a set number of years — they must be kept until replaced by newer audits.

Question 5

The 'consequence analysis' component of a PSM hazard assessment typically evaluates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The potential impacts of a release including toxic cloud dispersion and blast overpressure zones

Answer

Consequence analysis models the physical effects of accidental releases, such as vapor cloud dispersion, explosion blast zones, and thermal radiation, to understand potential harm to workers and the public.

CESCO - Certified Environmental, Safety and Compliance Officer Practice Test

CESCO - Certified Environmental, Safety and Compliance Officer Practice Test

CESCO Process Safety Management (PSM) 2