Process Safety Management PSM Standard 29 CFR

3 Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) PSM is for the prevention or minimization of the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals. This regulation applies to all processes that involve one or more of 137 listed chemicals (29 CFR 1910.119, Appendix A) above their threshold quantities or have 10,000 lbs. or more of a flammable liquid or gas, as defined by the U.S. OSHA HCS [29 CFR 1910.1200(c)], This includes n-hexane, hexane isomers, and all solvents listed in Table 14.10.3. 

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In 1992, OSHA promulgated its Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). The standard covers processes containing individually listed chemicals that present a range of hazards, including reactivity, as well as a class of flammable chemicals. Reactive chemicals were selected from an existing list of chemicals identified and rated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) because of their instability rating of "3" or "4" (on a scale of 0 to 4)4,5... 

Amend the Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard, 29 CFR 1910.119, to achieve more comprehensive control of reactive hazards that could have catastrophic consequences. 

A preventive maintenance program starts with a survey of maintenance needs. It should be developed to get the work done before repair or replacement is required. Don t wait for breakdown maintenance. As described in the process safety management (PSM) standard (refer to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119), do not wait for something to break down until... 

In 1990-1991, American industries involved in hazardous chemicals/materials production, shipping, storing, and usage were scrutinized from both a safety and security viewpoint, to the point where OSHA s Process Safety Management Standard (PSM) 29 CFR 1910.119 was generated to address these concerns. PSM was promulgated in 1992, to be fully complied with by May of 1997. 

The first major element is Employee Participation [29 CFR 1910.119 (c)]. This requires that affected employees (those who could be affected by an incident) not only have access to pertinent Process Safety Management information, but also be allowed to provide input to its development and use. It is expected that affected employees will be trained in the standard s content. Many companies not only welcome employees input, but also involve them in the development and management of the individual elements. It is expected that all employee participation in PSM implementation will be documented. ... 

These facilities do not fall under the requirements of OSHA s Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Explosives and Blasting Agents standard (PSM), 29 CFR 1910.119 (i.e., they are not gas plants, nor are they classified under Standard Industrial Classification code — SIC 1321) ... 

Scenario Ovu facility stores, processes, or transloads a large volume (up to 750,000 gallons daily) of flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids, flammable gases, and reactive chemicals. Additionally, we are covered by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.119, Process safety management for highly hazardous chemicals (PSM). Our facility has chosen... 

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