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

OSHA PSM requires facilities handling 10,000 pounds or more of flammable liquids at or above their normal boiling point to comply with 29 CFR 1910.119.

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

Process Safety Information (PSI) requires compilation of written information on chemical hazards, technology, and equipment for covered processes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(6) requires that PHAs be updated and revalidated at least every five years after initial completion.

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

HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) uses standardized guide words applied to process parameters to systematically identify potential deviations and their consequences.

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

MOC requires review of the technical basis for the change, its impact on safety and health, modification to operating procedures, time needed, and authorization before implementation.

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CESCO Process Safety Management (PSM)