SPE Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard 29 CFR 1910.119, what is the threshold quantity for flammable liquids and gases that triggers PSM applicability?

Accepted Answer

10,000 lbs

Answer

OSHA PSM triggers for flammable liquids/gases at or above 10,000 lbs when stored above their flashpoint.

Question 2

The EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule under 40 CFR Part 68 requires facilities to prepare an RMP when they hold what quantity of a listed toxic substance above its threshold?

Accepted Answer

The threshold quantity listed in Table 1 of Part 68

Answer

RMP applicability is triggered when a regulated substance is present at or above its specific threshold quantity listed in 40 CFR Part 68, Table 1.

Question 3

In offshore petroleum operations, which U.S. federal agency primarily regulates Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)?

Accepted Answer

BSEE

Answer

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) administers the SEMS regulations under 30 CFR Part 250.

Question 4

Under the Clean Water Act, which permit program regulates discharges of pollutants from point sources into U.S. navigable waters?

Accepted Answer

NPDES permit

Answer

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under CWA Section 402 governs point-source discharges to navigable waters.

Question 5

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses walking-working surfaces and fall protection for general industry, covering elevated platforms on oil and gas production facilities onshore?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.23

Answer

29 CFR 1910.23 covers ladders, stairways, and elevated walking-working surfaces including guardrail requirements for general industry.

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SPE Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations 2