ISC Process Safety Management 3

Question 1

Under PSM's Management of Change element, what is a 'replacement in kind'?

Accepted Answer

A change that replaces equipment or materials with items meeting the same specifications

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Any change that does not affect process safety

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Purchasing a replacement component from the original manufacturer only

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Restoring process equipment to its pre-incident condition

Question 2

Process Safety Information (PSI) required under PSM must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Safety data sheets, process flow diagrams, and equipment design standards

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Financial records of chemical purchases

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Employee disciplinary records related to safety violations

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Insurance documentation for covered processes

Question 3

According to OSHA PSM, incident investigation reports must be retained for a minimum of:

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'covered process' under OSHA PSM?

Accepted Answer

A process involving a highly hazardous chemical at or above its threshold quantity

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Any process that uses any hazardous chemical regardless of quantity

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Any process located inside an enclosed building

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A process that has previously experienced a chemical release incident

Question 5

Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A semi-quantitative tool for evaluating risk reduction provided by independent protection layers

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A qualitative replacement for HAZOP studies

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A method used exclusively for training operators on emergency response

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A compliance audit technique required by OSHA PSM

Question 6

In the context of Process Safety Management, 'inherently safer design' (ISD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Designing processes to eliminate or reduce hazards at the source rather than controlling them

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Adding redundant safety instrumented systems to a process

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Installing additional personal protective equipment dispensers throughout the facility

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Conducting more frequent safety inspections of the covered process

Question 7

Under OSHA PSM, the employer must ensure that operating procedures are:

Accepted Answer

Reviewed and certified as current and accurate at least annually by the employer

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Drafted by management without operator input to maintain accuracy

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Kept confidential and shared only with supervisory personnel

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Prepared in strict accordance with NFPA 652 standards