ISC Process Safety Management

Question 1

How many elements does OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) contain?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

OSHA's PSM standard contains 14 elements, ranging from employee participation and process safety information to compliance audits and trade secrets.

Question 2

Which OSHA regulation specifically governs Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119 is the OSHA standard that establishes PSM requirements for highly hazardous chemicals to prevent catastrophic releases.

Question 3

Under OSHA PSM, how frequently must compliance audits of the covered process be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

OSHA PSM (1910.119(o)(1)) requires employers to certify that they have evaluated compliance with the standard at least every three years.

Question 4

Under OSHA PSM, a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) must be revalidated at least every:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Per 1910.119(e)(6), the PHA must be updated and revalidated by a team with appropriate expertise at least every five years.

Question 5

Which PSM element specifically requires employers to develop and implement written procedures for safely conducting activities within the covered process?

Accepted Answer

Operating Procedures

Answer

The Operating Procedures element requires written procedures addressing steps for each operating phase, operating limits, and safety and health considerations.

ISC - Industrial Safety Certification Practice Test

ISC - Industrial Safety Certification Practice Test

ISC Process Safety Management