Industry:
Industrial
Solution:
Industrial
This checklist is designed to assist companies in understanding and organizing compliance efforts with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard 1910.119. Using this checklist alone does not guarantee full compliance with OSHA regulations. Each organization must ensure that they fully understand and implement all the OSHA standard requirements and perform regular audits, training, and updates specific to their operations.
Key Elements:
- Employee Participation – Involve employees in PSM planning and access.
- Process Info – Document chemical, tech, and equipment data.
- Hazard Analysis – Analyze risks every 5 years and document actions.
- Operating Procedures – Maintain updated, written procedures.
- Training – Provide initial and refresher training (every 3 years).
- Contractors – Verify contractor safety and maintain records.
- Startup Review – Review systems before new processes start.
- Mechanical Integrity – Inspect and maintain equipment regularly.
- Hot Work – Issue permits for hot work near covered processes.
- Change Management – Control and document process changes.
- Incident Review – Investigate and report incidents within 48 hours.
- Emergency Plans – Create and train on emergency procedures.
- Audits – Audit PSM programs every 3 years.
- Trade Secrets – Share needed info while protecting confidentiality.
