PSM Elements

Module from the Process Safety Management Curriculum curriculum.

Module 1 - OSHA PSM 14 Elements · Learning Objectives · 1. List all 14 elements of 29 CFR 1910.119 · 2. Identify covered processes (HHC above threshold quantity) · 3. Apply PSM to refinery operations including contractor work · 4. Integrate PSM with EPA RMP 40 CFR 68 Risk Management · 5. Benchmark PSM program with CCPS RBPS 20 elements · OSHA PSM 14 Elements

#	Element	Key Requirement	Frequency	Documentation	Ref
1	Employee Participation	Plan, written	Upon implementation	Written plan	1910.119(c)
2	Process Safety Information	Tech info, equip data	Always current	PHD, P&IDs, specs	(d)
3	Process Hazard Analysis	PHA on covered process	Every 5 years	HAZOP or similar	(e)
4	Operating Procedures	SOPs each step	Annual certify	Written, current	(f)
5	Training	Operator initial + refresher	3 yr refresh	Records	(g)
6	Contractors	Control contractor work	Ongoing	Selection criteria	(h)
7	Pre-Startup Safety Review	PSSR each new/modified	Before startup	Completed checklist	(i)
8	Mechanical Integrity	Inspect, maintain equipment	Per schedule	ITPM records	(j)
9	Hot Work Permit	Control welding/burning	Per instance	Permit file	(k)
10	Management of Change	MOC for non-RIK changes	Per change	MOC records	(l)
11	Incident Investigation	Within 48 hr of incident	Per incident	Report	(m)
12	Emergency Planning	ERP per 1910.38/120	Annual drill	Plan + drills	(n)
13	Compliance Audit	Audit 3 year cycle	3 year	Findings + corrective	(o)
14	Trade Secrets	Access for PSM purposes	Always	Confidentiality	(p)

Source: Process_Safety_Management_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: PSM Elements

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