Process Safety Management Flashcards
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Under OSHA PSM, how soon after an incident or near-miss must an investigation be initiated?
Answer: Within 48 hours
Per 1910.119(m)(1), the employer shall initiate an investigation of each incident that resulted in, or could have resulted in, a catastrophic release as promptly as possible, but no later than 48 hours.
The Management of Change (MOC) element of PSM applies to changes in which of the following?
Answer: Process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures—except replacements in kind
MOC covers changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, but specifically excludes 'replacements in kind' that match existing specifications exactly.
Under the Mechanical Integrity element of OSHA PSM, which of the following is NOT a required activity?
Answer: Employing only licensed professional engineers for maintenance
PSM requires inspection, testing, quality assurance, and correcting deficiencies, but does not mandate that all maintenance be performed by licensed professional engineers.
Which of the following is an accepted Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodology under OSHA PSM?
Answer: All of the above
OSHA PSM accepts multiple PHA methodologies including HAZOP, What-If Analysis, Checklist, What-If/Checklist, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and other equivalent methods.
The PSM standard applies to processes involving highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs) in quantities at or above the specified:
Answer: Threshold Quantities (TQs)
PSM triggers at Threshold Quantities (TQs) listed in Appendix A of 1910.119; processes below those quantities are not covered by the standard.
Under the Contractors element of PSM, what must the host employer inform contractors of before they begin work?
Answer: Known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work
Per 1910.119(h)(2)(ii), the employer must inform contract employers of known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work and the process.
Under PSM, a hot work permit is required for work involving:
Answer: Ignition sources in or near a covered process
1910.119(k) requires hot work permits for any hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process to control ignition sources near flammable or explosive materials.