CPS Industry Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard 29 CFR 1910.119, what is the primary threshold quantity trigger for coverage of a highly hazardous chemical?

Accepted Answer

The quantity on-site meets or exceeds the listed threshold quantity in Appendix A

Answer

PSM coverage is triggered when a highly hazardous chemical is present in a quantity at or above its specific threshold quantity listed in 29 CFR 1910.119 Appendix A.

Question 2

Which regulatory framework governs the prevention of accidental chemical releases that may affect surrounding communities, complementing OSHA's PSM standard?

Accepted Answer

EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) under Clean Air Act Section 112(r)

Answer

EPA's RMP rule under CAA Section 112(r) requires facilities with listed chemicals above threshold quantities to develop and register risk management plans addressing off-site consequences.

Question 3

A process engineer discovers a 'near miss' incident where a safety valve failed to open but no release occurred. Under good compliance practice, what is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Investigate it through the incident investigation procedure as a near-miss event

Answer

Near-miss events must be investigated under PSM's incident investigation element to identify root causes and prevent future incidents, even when no actual release or injury occurred.

Question 4

ISO 9001:2015 uses a 'risk-based thinking' approach primarily to replace which older quality management concept?

Accepted Answer

Preventive action as a standalone clause requirement

Answer

ISO 9001:2015 embedded risk-based thinking throughout the standard to replace the prescriptive preventive action clause that existed in ISO 9001:2008.

Question 5

Which element of OSHA's PSM standard requires employers to document that process equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP)?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical Integrity

Answer

The Mechanical Integrity element of PSM requires inspection, testing, and documentation verifying that equipment meets RAGAGEP standards throughout its lifecycle.

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CPS Industry Regulations & Compliance 2