Second-level supervisor

Mechanics document SRV test results and observations on a checklist. This information includes initial test pressure, and the condition of seats, stems, guides, springs, and inlet and outlet piping upon arrival at the plant. The appropriate second-level supervisor receives these results and a copy is maintained in the central SRV records. [8]... 

A mainframe computer system has data on each SRV. Every other month, a computergenerated inspection schedule is sent to the second-level supervisor of each process unit. The report serves as a reminder of all SRV and conservation vent locations, recommended... 

Any item that the second-level supervisor or the process safety engineer believes requires additional examination. 

The second-level supervisor or department head assures that PSSR... 

The supervisor must determine if it seems to be a true change or a replacement in kind as previously defined. In an ideal situation, the unit supervisor and the second-level supervisor (SLS) should discuss the proposed change prior to spending a lot of time generating the MOC form and starting the evaluation. It may be that the second-level supervisor has information that such changes have been unsuccessfully tried before, or there is no money in the budget or similar roadblocks. 

The request is then submitted to the affected second-level supervisor (SLS) or department head (DH) for review and further processing. The SLS or DH may reject the requested modification and file the form if he disagrees with the request or if he decides the proposal is not a change that impacts the concerns of process safety and health. 

Submit to Second-Level Supervisor or Department Head. 

SECOND-LEVEL SUPERVISOR (SLS) or DEPARTMENT HEAD (DH) to address ... 

The second-level supervisor and the sponsoring supervisor are to review and answer the following questions to assure that the impact of the change is addressed. This is to stimulate a risk analysis thought process to provide Risk Analysis information to any reviewer. 

The second-level supervisor or department head ensures that PSSR requirements have been addressed and documented in the PSSR Form. He may elect to secure additional approvals. His authorization signature (line 9) grants approval to start up the new or changed facilities. If any of the pre-startup requirements have not been met satisfactorily, he notifies the supervisor of the affected process unit to correct the deficiencies and repeat the Pre-Startup Safety Review. (Note Authorization to proceed with the change, completion of the PSSR, and approval for startup may occur at the same time for changes of a minor nature.)... 

Requirements may be identified that will need to be addressed before the Management of Change procedure is complete. The second-level supervisor or department head is responsible to assure that suspended items within the PSSR are completed. Suspended items could include updating master drawings with the hand-corrected as built mark-ups, completing the documentation to set up proof tests or vessel inspections or other important items that should not necessarily delay a startup. 

Critical values of operating temperatures, pressures, flows are often established prior to the startup of the unit. As experience is gained, it may be necessary to fine tune the alarm points and shutdown values. At a minimum, this should be approved by the second-level supervisor or unit manager. 

There must be an approval mechanism to reduce unnecessary inspection and testing if repeated testing shows ideal performance. Many test frequencies are initially self-imposed to be annual, which could be too frequent. Those type of changes should have an approval trail which includes the unit manager, or second-level supervisor, the critical instrument testing supervisor and a process safety representative. 

Each incident is unique. One working definition of Process Safety Incidents is incidents which—in the judgment of responsible, informed, in-plant administrators (such as the shift superintendent or any second-level supervisor)—could reasonably have resulted or actually had resulted in a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemicals. A catastrophic release for these purposes is a major uncontrolled emission, fire, or explosion, involving one or more highly hazardous chemicals, that presents serious danger to employees in the workplace. 

An incident investigation shall be initiated as promptly as possible, but no later than 48 hours following a catastrophic release of highly-hazardous chemicals or one which could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release. Upon the recommendation of the shift superintendent or a second-level supervisor, the incident investigation will be initiated by the affected plant manager or one of his superintendents. 

The typical incident report will be maintained in the technical report system, unless the team chairman or legal council recommends that it is inappropriate for this incident. The original signed incident report is filed in the technical report system. Copies are sent to the affected plant manager, production superintendent, second-level supervisor, process safety manager, the investigation team chairman, and others as deemed appropriate by the chairman. 

The chairman of the investigation, as well as the second-level supervisor, will ensure that the report is reviewed with affected personnel whose job tasks are relevant to the incident findings including contract employees where applicable. 

The AIChE s Center for Chemical Process Safety developed a how to type of book that addresses most of the concerns of OSHA s proposed Process Safety Management standard and all of the concerns of Management of Change. This book is useful to the frontline supervisor, the second-level supervisor, superintendent, and the manager of a facility that manufactures, handles, or stores hazardous chemicals. It is for the on-site organization that is developing the specific procedures of a MOC program. 

The second-level supervisor or department head ensures that PSSR requirements have been addressed and documented in the PSSR form (Form 10-3). 

Prior to startup of new facilities or facilities that have undergone changes, a Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) must be performed by a supervisor of Ibe affected process unit. If the supervisor is assured that construction and equipment are in accordance with design specifications and that affected procedures, process safety information, and training are updated, he completes the PSSR form (see Form 10-3). If any of the pre-startup requirements have not been met satisfactorily, the supervisor sees to it that the deficiencies are corrected and the Pre-Startup Safety Review is repeated. Certain items on the PSSR may be completed after startup only if a suspended condition is generated for later follow-up. The supervisor forwards the MOC and PSSR forms and any attachments to the second-level supervisor or department head for approval to startup the change. 

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