Documentation recommendations implementation, management system

This chapter provides an overview of a management system for investigating process safety incidents. It opens with a review of management responsibilities and presents the important features that a management system must address to be effective. It examines systematic approaches that help implement incident investigation teams, root cause determinations, recommendations, follow-up, and documentation. 

Activities documenting and tracking implementation of corrective actions or safety improvements are not part of a PrHA report. However, the PSM Rule requires a documented, integrated system for managing and monitoring action items. This system must assure that action items and recommendations are addressed and documented in a timely manner. Implementation schedules for corrective actions or safety improvements must be tracked. Finally, the system must assure that all affected operating and maintenance personnel and other affected employees are notified of planned actions. 

Is a formal documented system in place that assures each recommendation is evaluated through the management of change program before being implemented ... 

Recommendation 8. The Chemical Materials Agency should implement an effective, consistent, and documented system to manage obsolescence, including the sharing of expertise and spare equipment and parts across the chemical agent stockpile incineration facility sites. (Tier 2)... 

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