OSHA: Process Safety Management: Mechanical Integrity, Emergencies, Contractor Safety and Audits

All inspections and tests performed are documented with the following information:

-The date on which the inspection or test was performed -The name of the person performing the inspection or test -Identification of the equipment inspected or tested -The results of the inspection or test

The minimum requirements of an emergency action plan (EAP) are:

-Emergency evaluation procedures -Emergency reporting procedures -Emergency points of contact

A compliance audit:

-Evaluates the design and effectiveness of the process safety management system -Includes a physical inspection of process equipment -Includes interviews with all levels of plant personnel -Includes a review of relevant documentation and process safety information

A schedule of inspection and test procedures is developed based on:

-Good engineering practices -Manufacturers recommendations

Your employer must establish and implement written mechanical integrity (MI) procedures to:

-Maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment -Training of maintenance personnel -Perform inspections and tests on process equipment

The employing facility must inform the contractor of:

-Potential process hazards -Required safe work practices -Provisions of the emergency response plan

Employees assigned the tasks of handling small releases of hazardous chemicals must be trained on:

-Safe work practices -Cleanup and disposal procedures -Proper use, care and storage of personal protective equipment

The contract employer is responsible for:

-Training their employees on safe work practices specific to their job functions -Documenting that training was received and understood -Ensuring their employees understand the facility's emergency response plan -Notifying the facility of hazards the contract work itself poses

An injury an illness log for the contractor must be maintained by the:

Employing facility

A compliance audit of a process safety management (PSM) system must be conducted at least:

Every three years