PSSR

Module from the Process Safety Management Curriculum curriculum.

Module 7 - Pre-Startup Safety Review (Element 10) · Learning Objectives · 1. Conduct PSSR for any new facility, major mod, or post-turnaround restart · 2. Verify equipment construction per spec and documentation · 3. Verify safety procedures, SOPs, and training complete · 4. Verify PHA recommendations addressed before startup · 5. Document PSSR completion and file (auditable) · PSSR Checklist Categories

Category	Key Items	Complete?	Who	Notes	Ref
Mechanical	P&IDs updated, hydrotest passed, NDE records	Yes/No	Inspector	Docs	1910.119(i)
E&I	DCS loops tested, alarms verified, SIF tested	Yes/No	E&I	Alarms	1910.119(i)
Process	SOPs updated, limits set, feeds ready	Yes/No	Process	Docs	1910.119(i)
PSM	PHA reviewed, MOC closed, training done	Yes/No	PSM manager	Evidence	1910.119(i)
Safety	Fire protection, emergency lighting, HVAC	Yes/No	Safety	Systems functional	1910.119(i)
Environmental	Permits valid, monitoring in place	Yes/No	Env	Compliance	1910.119(i)
Startup sequence	Step-by-step confirmed	Yes/No	Ops	Readiness	1910.119(i)

Source: Process_Safety_Management_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: PSSR

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