PSM Final Exam
PSM applies to - Answer A process which involves a chemical at or above the specified
threshold quantities listed in Appendix A of the Standard.
PSM applies to - Answer A process which involves a flammable liquid or gas (as
defined in 1910.1200(c) on site in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 pounds.
PSM applies to (EXCEPT) - Answer (a) consumption as a fuel (e.g., propane used for
comfort heating, gasoline for vehicle refueling), if such fuels are not a part of a process
containing another highly hazardous chemical covered by the standard.
(b) flammable liquids stored in atmospheric tank or transferred which are kept below
their normal boiling point without benefit of chilling or refrigeration.
PSM does not apply to - Answer retail facilities,oil or gas well drilling or servicing
operations or, normally unoccupied remote facilities.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 enacted? - Answer law that OSHA enact the PSM
Standard
The areas that the CAA specified for coverage included: - Answer • Written safety
information - workplace chemical and process hazards, equipment, & technology
• Hazard assessment - potential for catastrophic consequences (range of release,
exposure group, etc.
• Consultation with employees on development of the hazard analysis and associated
plans. This also included access to the developed plans
• Employers had to do something about the findings from the hazard assessment - they
couldn't just put it on a shelf to collect dust
• Employers had to periodically review (audit & update) the original assessment
• Employers had to develop and implement written operating procedures
• Employers had to make the written operational and safety information available to
employees and train them
• Employers were required to ensure that contractors and contract employees are given
the information and trained on it. NOTE: It is of interest that this is the only place in
OSHA that this requirement is actually written.
• Emergency response training for both the employees and contractors
• QA Programs
• Maintenance Programs
• Pre-startup Safety reviews
• Change Management
• Incident investigation
OSHA introduced - Answer HAZCOM standard (29CFR1910.1200)
OSHA introduced HAZCOM standard (29CFR1910.1200) to require employers to: -
Answer inform employees about the presence of hazardous substances in the
workplace.
, PSM Final Exam
HAZCOM standard - Answer requires each company to obtain information (MSDS) for
all the hazardous chemicals on the promises. Also, labels written HAZCOM, inventory
and training are required.
OSHA wants employees - Answer to be aware of the hazards associated with he
chemicals that they are working with.
PSM standard went to effect in: - Answer May, 1992
PSM standard applies - Answer to those companies with processes involving any of
more than 130 listed toxic and reactive chemicals above threshold quantities. And who
are not excluded based on the "applicable" section at the front of the standard.
Investigations of major accidents concluded that most of the incidents were caused by
one or more of four key factors: - Answer Technology
Management Systems
Human error
External Events
Human Error and inadequate management systems - Answer were the most significant
contributing factors to major plant accidents.
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Where in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) can the PSM standard be found? -
Answer 29 CFR 1910.119 - PSM Standard
What is the purpose of OSHA's PSM standard? - Answer preventing or minimizing the
consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive
chemicals.
Define "catastrophic release" according to the PSM Standard? - Answer A major
uncontrolled emission, fire, or explosion, involving one or more highly hazardous
chemicals that presents serious danger to employees in the workplace.
How would you determine if the chemicals used in processes at your facility were
governed by the OSHA PSM Standard? - Answer Appendix A if the chemical is listed
match the quantities in hand, when so than the chemical would be governed.
Where in the CFR would find the criteria used to evaluate trade secret informatin -
Answer 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)
What are the activities for which an employer is required to implement safe work
practice. - Answer Lock Out, Tag Out, confined space entry; opening process
equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance,
PSM applies to - Answer A process which involves a chemical at or above the specified
threshold quantities listed in Appendix A of the Standard.
PSM applies to - Answer A process which involves a flammable liquid or gas (as
defined in 1910.1200(c) on site in one location, in a quantity of 10,000 pounds.
PSM applies to (EXCEPT) - Answer (a) consumption as a fuel (e.g., propane used for
comfort heating, gasoline for vehicle refueling), if such fuels are not a part of a process
containing another highly hazardous chemical covered by the standard.
(b) flammable liquids stored in atmospheric tank or transferred which are kept below
their normal boiling point without benefit of chilling or refrigeration.
PSM does not apply to - Answer retail facilities,oil or gas well drilling or servicing
operations or, normally unoccupied remote facilities.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 enacted? - Answer law that OSHA enact the PSM
Standard
The areas that the CAA specified for coverage included: - Answer • Written safety
information - workplace chemical and process hazards, equipment, & technology
• Hazard assessment - potential for catastrophic consequences (range of release,
exposure group, etc.
• Consultation with employees on development of the hazard analysis and associated
plans. This also included access to the developed plans
• Employers had to do something about the findings from the hazard assessment - they
couldn't just put it on a shelf to collect dust
• Employers had to periodically review (audit & update) the original assessment
• Employers had to develop and implement written operating procedures
• Employers had to make the written operational and safety information available to
employees and train them
• Employers were required to ensure that contractors and contract employees are given
the information and trained on it. NOTE: It is of interest that this is the only place in
OSHA that this requirement is actually written.
• Emergency response training for both the employees and contractors
• QA Programs
• Maintenance Programs
• Pre-startup Safety reviews
• Change Management
• Incident investigation
OSHA introduced - Answer HAZCOM standard (29CFR1910.1200)
OSHA introduced HAZCOM standard (29CFR1910.1200) to require employers to: -
Answer inform employees about the presence of hazardous substances in the
workplace.
, PSM Final Exam
HAZCOM standard - Answer requires each company to obtain information (MSDS) for
all the hazardous chemicals on the promises. Also, labels written HAZCOM, inventory
and training are required.
OSHA wants employees - Answer to be aware of the hazards associated with he
chemicals that they are working with.
PSM standard went to effect in: - Answer May, 1992
PSM standard applies - Answer to those companies with processes involving any of
more than 130 listed toxic and reactive chemicals above threshold quantities. And who
are not excluded based on the "applicable" section at the front of the standard.
Investigations of major accidents concluded that most of the incidents were caused by
one or more of four key factors: - Answer Technology
Management Systems
Human error
External Events
Human Error and inadequate management systems - Answer were the most significant
contributing factors to major plant accidents.
------ - Answer -----
Where in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) can the PSM standard be found? -
Answer 29 CFR 1910.119 - PSM Standard
What is the purpose of OSHA's PSM standard? - Answer preventing or minimizing the
consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive
chemicals.
Define "catastrophic release" according to the PSM Standard? - Answer A major
uncontrolled emission, fire, or explosion, involving one or more highly hazardous
chemicals that presents serious danger to employees in the workplace.
How would you determine if the chemicals used in processes at your facility were
governed by the OSHA PSM Standard? - Answer Appendix A if the chemical is listed
match the quantities in hand, when so than the chemical would be governed.
Where in the CFR would find the criteria used to evaluate trade secret informatin -
Answer 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)
What are the activities for which an employer is required to implement safe work
practice. - Answer Lock Out, Tag Out, confined space entry; opening process
equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance,
