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Safety Protocols & Hazard Management Flashcards

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  1. Which OSHA standard specifically governs Process Safety Management (PSM) for highly hazardous chemicals?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.119

    29 CFR 1910.119 is OSHA's PSM standard that applies to processes with highly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities.

  2. A process technician notices a strong hydrocarbon odor near a pump. What is the FIRST action to take?

    Answer: Notify the supervisor and evacuate the area

    The first action is to notify the supervisor and evacuate, as unidentified hydrocarbon leaks can ignite or displace oxygen.

  3. What does the term 'consequence analysis' mean in process hazard management?

    Answer: Evaluating the potential outcomes if a hazard scenario occurs

    Consequence analysis assesses what would happen — injury, damage, or environmental impact — if a specific hazard scenario were to occur.

  4. Which fire class designation applies to fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil?

    Answer: Class B

    Class B fires involve flammable liquids and are commonly encountered in process plant environments.

  5. In a permit-to-work system, who is responsible for verifying that all safety conditions are met before signing the permit?

    Answer: The issuing authority / area supervisor

    The issuing authority, typically the area supervisor, is responsible for confirming all precautions are in place before authorizing the permit.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) rating for instrumented safety functions?

    Answer: To quantify the risk reduction provided by a safety instrumented function

    SIL ratings (1–4) express the probability of failure on demand for safety instrumented functions, guiding the required reliability level.

  7. When using a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), what minimum oxygen concentration in the cylinder is typically required before entry into an IDLH atmosphere?

    Answer: Above the minimum safe-use pressure specified by the manufacturer

    SCBA cylinders must meet the manufacturer's minimum safe-use pressure to ensure enough air for the task duration plus escape.